Ashley Combs

About Ashley Combs

I am someone who takes pride in her work, no matter the field. About two years after I graduated Molloy College with my BA in English, I was still looking for career direction. At the time I read an assortment of workplace memoirs and biographies of people in different industries. After reading several flight attendant memoirs, I recalled the many days I spent in childhood looking at the sky. Becoming a flight attendant had been a childhood dream. The idea of world travel, having the responsibility of ensuring flight safety, and working for a great purpose captivated me. It was then I decided to pursue my dream of becoming flight crew. In 2016 I was hired by Norwegian Air Shuttle. I underwent extensive inflight training to gain the skills necessary to protect the passengers safety in my cabin. I excelled as a flight attendant. Everyday, I made sure all my 350 passengers received warm, welcoming, inflight service. Some days I acted as first aider during medical emergencies, while flying over the Atlantic ocean. These were the times that closed loop communication was vital. During these situations I kept a level head and communicated effectively with my Captain. I took my last flight 3/15/2020, when Covid-19 was at its climax and I was furloughed. Ultimately, the long haul sector of Norwegian Air Shuttle bankrupted. It was then I decided to further my medical training and go beyond basic first aid. I enrolled in the Molloy Medical Assistant Certification program. After successfully completing all my required coursework I applied to All Island Dermatology to pursue my career in the medical field. In 2021 I began working as a Certified Clinical Medical Assitant at AID. Everyday I built my medical terminology vocabulary and learned new medical office procedures. I successfully worked with multiple providers in my practice. Today I proudly work alongside the owner of my practice. I get to assist him with skin biopsies, wound care, and reviewing aftercare instrunctions with our patients. I feel such immense pride telling our patients that I will call them with every result. Then when I do get to call a patient, hearing them thanking me for the work I do… it reminds me that I am exactly where I need to be. My career has taken many turns over the years, but I am confident that I will continue to flourish in Dermatology.

Experience

1. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

   All Island Dermatology

   Sep 2021 — Present · Long Island, NY, US

   Extremely proficient in EMA Modernizing Medicine.Demonstrated the ability to tailor my working style to any provider in the office.Selected to work primarily with the owner of my practice.Directly assisted in surgical excisions of malignant and benign lesions.Accurately documented patient visits.Coached patients through procedures and created a welcoming, comforting environment while patients receive medical treatment.Thoroughly reviewed patient’s pathology results and ensure patient call-back log is always up to date.Managed and reviewed office fungal cultures for growth.Demonstrated dependability to direct provider, office management and fellow coworkers by trouble shooting patient issues.

Education

• Nassau Community College

  Associate's degree

  2009 — 2012

• Molloy University

  Certificate

  2019 — 2019

• Molloy College

  Certificate

  2021 — 2021

• Kellenberg Memorial High School

  High School Diploma

  2005 — 2009

• Molloy College

  Bachelor's degree

  2012 — 2014