Antia Townes

In this role I assisted the Admissions Director by frequently checking emails for referrals to enter for patient information that has accepted a bed offer at our facility. I generated admission packets electronically for the patient or the family to sign once patient have been admitted into our facility. I am the contact person for tours of the building if someone is interesting in touring before their family member decides to come to the building. I run all the background on the patient, i.e national and state sex offender list, durado's for insurance.

• Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
• Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law.
• Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
• Uploaded physician progress notes, history and physicals into electronic medical records.
• Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
• Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
• Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
• Maintained database for storage and retrieval of medical records.
• Communicated effectively with staff, patients and insurance companies by email and telephone.
• Processed patient admission and discharge documentation.
• Created new medical records and retrieved existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents and assigning and recording new record numbers.
• Gathered patient information by collecting demographic information from variety of sources.

• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.