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Andrana Walker

Columbus,WI

Summary

I’m a self-starter, self-motivated candidate seeking a position in the field of healthcare. The objective is to earn a challenging position in a patient service role. Hard work ethic displayed with a positive and enthusiastic attitude as well as willingness and ability to learn new skills quickly, will be an asset to the company. A team player with excellent communication and social skills. Commitment to providing excellent patient service. Attentive and efficient in addressing the needs of those that are serviced . Consistently seeks ways to improve patient experience. Front desk experience, answering calls, greeting visitors and inventory. Knowledge of office equipment, computer, copier, telephone etc. Capable Patient Representative dedicated to providing superior support for patients in need of reliable information regarding insurance coverage, finance options and documentation requirements. Well-versed in scheduling and database management functions for streamlined communication and reduced correspondence backlogs. Excels at identifying client needs and concerns to improve engagement strategies and overall service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Access Representative

Milwaukee health services
09.2023 - Current
  • Ensure that patients are guided through admissions process by screening them for eligibility and preparing patient information to help them receive medical care that's needed
  • Greet and check-in patients, get patient information, collect payments, assist with necessary paperwork, and fulfill other customer service or administrative duties
  • Secures medical necessity checks/verification in accordance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services, verifies insurance, benefits, coverage & eligibility, completes assigned registration financial clearance work lists activities, obtains insurance authorizations for scheduled & unscheduled Hospital services, resources
  • Responsible for scheduling patient appointments and making reminder calls to patients.
  • Manage approximately 180 incoming calls, walk-ins per day from patients

Food Service Manager

Fairbanks court
05.2021 - 08.2023

Creating monthly menus

  • Understands all aspects of business, including how to budget for supplies, comply with regulations
  • Manage workers
  • Thinking Strategically
  • Inspecting kitchen/pantry, setting department policies, maintaining high sanitation standards, purchasing cooking equipment, keep patient menu records, and auditing service plans
  • Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Oversaw training of more than 5 team members.

Emergency Ed Sitter

Rush Hospital
04.2020 - 01.2022
  • Ensuring supervision of patients at all times
  • Assisting patients with basic personal care, and to move or walk around
  • Providing patients with emotional support
  • Monitoring patients' vital signs
  • Refraining from performing additional, unauthorized functions
  • Stocking all materials to assist Emergency department flow
  • Complies with HIPPA
  • Responsible for sanitizing work and patient areas.
  • Demonstrated empathy and kindness to display positive character traits.
  • Employed positive reinforcement methods to encourage good behavior.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations for appropriate conduct.
  • Watched over 250 patients in 2 1/2 years

Patient Care Advocate

Brookdale senior living home
05.2018 - 05.2020
  • Positive customer service skills in working with patients
  • Direct patient care/contact
  • Meal preparations
  • Acts as backup receptionist
  • Collect and log patient notes.
  • Provided subject matter expertise in case management and related procedures.
  • Reviewed each step of patient care and made proactive adjustments to avert issues.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of current strategies with interdisciplinary team and utilized recommendations to make permanent improvements to care standards.
  • Provided care up to 20 residents daily

Caregiver

Angel heart Group
01.2017 - 04.2018
  • Provide daily living assistance to residents
  • Provide medication reminders and verbal encouragement and supports to residents
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Companionship
  • Record daily care notes.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting patient's personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Managed two homes with total of 15 residents

Kiddy Home Child Care

Chicago
06.2015 - 01.2017
  • Prepare meals, organize mealtimes and snacks for children
  • Organize activities
  • Lead reading classes
  • Engage with children on individual basis in pleasant manner.
  • Improved language skills in young children through engaging storytelling and interactive activities.
  • Maintained safe environment for children by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Handled conflicts among children diplomatically, teaching them valuable problem-solving skills while maintaining peaceful environment.
  • Kept children between ages of 6 months and 12 years safe and secure with vigilant oversight.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brown Deer High School
Brown Deer, WI
06.2019

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Insurance Verification
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Registration
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Registration and Admissions
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Medical Terminology
  • Healthcare systems navigation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Money Handling
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Eligibility Determination
  • Payment Processing
  • Call Screening
  • Team Leadership
  • Medical Billing
  • Registration and Scheduling
  • Medical insurance
  • Insurance Authorizations
  • Resolving Problems
  • Data Collection
  • Insurance Forms Processing
  • Explaining Policy and Procedures
  • Documenting and Recording Information
  • 50 WPM Typing Speed
  • Database Search and Data Entry Skills
  • Medical Services Administration
  • Heart saver First Aid CPR AED

Timeline

Patient Access Representative

Milwaukee health services
09.2023 - Current

Food Service Manager

Fairbanks court
05.2021 - 08.2023

Emergency Ed Sitter

Rush Hospital
04.2020 - 01.2022

Patient Care Advocate

Brookdale senior living home
05.2018 - 05.2020

Caregiver

Angel heart Group
01.2017 - 04.2018

Kiddy Home Child Care

Chicago
06.2015 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Brown Deer High School
Andrana Walker