Bernadette Camp
Drexel Hill,Pa
Summary
Pragmatic Chaplain Assistant skilled helping many individuals simultaneously in fast-paced environments while remaining calm and composed. Smart individual dedicated to working with emotional needs of others. Offering empathy, patience and commitment to keeping information confidential.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain Resident
Lancaster General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergencies requiring chaplain services, prioritizing urgent needs of patients and their loved ones.
- Created and used spiritual assessments for crisis management, intervention, bereavement and chemical dependency.
- Established effective rapport with diverse patient populations by demonstrating empathy, active listening, cultural sensitivity.
- Served as a compassionate presence during end-of-life transitions, supporting patients and families through the process of bereavement.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing emotional and spiritual support during their hospital stays.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
Financial Counselor
Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Leverage network resources to assist under and un-insured clients in obtaining insurance
- Drive for results by initiating follow-up Medicaid applications to ensure financial success for the patient
- Analyze self-pay accounts to determine the patient’s eligibility for Charity Care under the CHE Care Policy
Patient Access Representative
Mercy Philadelphia Hospital
04.2003 - 03.2021
- Facilitate financial interviews with patients to analyze insurance benefits, cost estimations, and financial obligations
- Receive, Pre-Register and/or register patients in a courteous and professional manner verify insurance benefits and check for the necessity of pre-certification, authorization and referral
- Exemplify values of mercy and compassion, service and integrity, competence, and commitment to the company's core values
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Grace Bible College
Grand Rapids, MI10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
St Joseph University
05.2022
Skills
- Team building, self-motivated, Interpersonal skills, leadership with the ability to deal with changes effectively
- Interfaith understanding
- Pastoral Care
- Grief support
- End of life care
- Family Support
- Prayer guidance
- Spiritual care
- Bible studies
- Spiritual Guidance
- Crisis Management
Accomplishments
Completed:
- Three units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
- Six months of clinicals in Palliative Medicine
In Progress:
- One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
- Ongoing clinicals in Palliative Medicine
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Chaplain Resident
Lancaster General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Financial Counselor
Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
03.2021 - 08.2023
Patient Access Representative
Mercy Philadelphia Hospital
04.2003 - 03.2021
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Grace Bible College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
St Joseph University
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