ANISSA COWARD
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Precious Keys Home Care
Brooklyn , NY
2018.07 - Current
- Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises and in use of braces and artificial limbs
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, and problems
- Report and discuss observations with a supervisor or manager
- Massage patients and apply preparations and treatments such as liniment, alcohol rubs and heat-lamp stimulation; accompany clients to doctors’ offices and other trips outside the home.
Medical Assistant
Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center
Brooklyn , New York
2018.09 - 2020.11
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Medical Biller
Presbyterian Hospital
Queens , New York
2017.01 - 2018.06
- Worked with nursing staff to collect accurate information from patient medical chart for billing
- Responded to patient billing questions and gave detail explanations about various fees and tests
- Applied correct codes for patient records
- Communicated with insurance companies for clarification about clauses related to claim.
Home Health Aide
Accent Care, Inc.
Brooklyn , NY
2013.07 - 2016.06
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, and treatments
- Assisted patients with getting in and out of bed, bathing, dressing and grooming
- Accompanied patient to doctor appointments and other trips outside the home
- Cared for children with disabilities or who had sick or disabled parents
- Changed bed linens, washed, and ironed laundry
- Kept patients mentally healthy and alert by reading and talking to them.
Paraprofessional
United Staffing, Inc.
New York , New York
2013.01 - 2016.01
- Provided one on one support to PRE-K and elementary school children with health/emotional /special needs issues
- Reviewed classwork material and assisted students when needed
- Ensured student safety during school hours
- Liaised with school staff and school nurse.
Medical Billing and Coding
American Medical Center
Brooklyn , NY
2012.01 - 2015.07
- Managed over seventy-five billing accounts; updated patient files and records
- Identified unpaid accounts and contacted patient to follow up on unpaid bills
- Verified ICD-9 and ICD-10 Codes for accuracy, verified patient Medicaid status.
Education
Project Renewal Human Services Training Program
06.2024
Associate Degree in Information Technology/High School Diploma -
Plaza College
Skills
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Proficient MS Office Suite
- Medical Terminology
- Physician Biller
- ICD-9/ICD-10/CPT Coding
- IV Administration
- Medication Dispensing
- Records Maintenance
- Insurance Company Liaison
- Vital Signs
- Drug Screening
- Detail Oriented
- Highly Organized
- Strong Work Ethic
- Team Player
- Strong Communicator
- Natural Leader
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center
2018.09 - 2020.11
Home Health Aide
Precious Keys Home Care
2018.07 - Current
Medical Biller
Presbyterian Hospital
2017.01 - 2018.06
Home Health Aide
Accent Care, Inc.
2013.07 - 2016.06
Paraprofessional
United Staffing, Inc.
2013.01 - 2016.01
Medical Billing and Coding
American Medical Center
2012.01 - 2015.07
Project Renewal Human Services Training Program
Associate Degree in Information Technology/High School Diploma -
Plaza College
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