Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
professional References
Timeline
Brandi Savage

Brandi Savage

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Data analyst student with a background in patient care coordination and a commitment to enhancing patient satisfaction. Successfully coordinated care partners and managed patient schedules, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers and patients. Proficient in administrative responsibilities and adept at handling patient inquiries with empathy and efficiency. Enthusiastic [Job Title] motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable, and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems.

Overview

11
11

Years of Healthcare administration

6
6

Years in management.

Work History

Patient Care Coordinator

AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy
07.2020 - 11.2024
  • Processed orders and inquiries received by fax, mail and telephone.
  • Handled multi-line calls for patients or MD offices regarding orders for medications and services.
  • Scanned prescriptions, imagine indexing, verified insurance information, test claims, drug shipment notifications, drug event reports, and facilitated prior authorizations.
  • Assisted patients with completing forms to bill for services.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility.
  • Negotiated with insurance companies to secure coverage for necessary treatments, alleviating financial burdens for patients.
  • Streamlined patient admission processes, reducing wait times and improving overall efficiency.

Lead Care Partner/Resident Care Coordinator

Highgate Senior Living, LLC
07.2010 - 03.2016
  • The Team Management Model was Designed and introduced in which I became the first lead in the development. Resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.

Lead CarePartnerCarePartner

  • Streamlined workflow processes by implementing organizational systems that improved overall efficiency within every shift.
  • I oversaw new hire orientation and provided training to new hires
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Med-Aid

  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following the medication administration record (MAR)
  • Measured and recorded patients' weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists on optimizing therapeutic regimens through drug selection and dosing adjustments based on specific patient needs and responses to treatments.(EMR)
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients. Recieving employee of the month for calm, cool and communicative during a real life medical emergency.

Resident Care Coordinator:

  • Liaised with interdisciplinary teams; Nursing, Therapy, Nutritionists and Social workers during case conferences. Interpreted changes to Care partners and through individual care plans.
  • Resolved families concerns and complaints with empathy and professionalism, restoring trust in our services.
  • Supervised and coached teams of 2-5 Team Members on proper procedures and care standards.
  • Hired and trained groups of 2-5 new staff members on facility policies, patient care and medicine distribution.

Life Enhancement

  • I became Apart of life enhancement through pregnancy and child birth, Ultimately dubbing my newborn as 'The Highgate baby'.
  • I lead the project for and participated in a community wide Alzheimer's awareness fundraiser with a 2k walk around Lake Sacajawea with a turnout of 77 participants and raised $1,390.00 in donations to The Alzheimer's Association exceeding our goal of 1k.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement a new rebranding model after completing training in Montana.
  • Lead Weekly 'Outings' with parks, recreation's or grocery trips, contingent on the weather and holidays

Education

GED -

Lower Columbia College, Longview, WA
12.2008

Skills

  • Insurance Billing/Verification
  • Management
  • Pharmacy Operations
  • PBM/Health Plan
  • ICD-9, CMS 1500
  • Assessments
  • Medical terminology
  • Database search and data entry skills

Certification

  • Lower Columbia College, 12/01/08, G.E.D
  • Highgate Senior Living, 07/01/10, CPR/AED Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Maryann's Nursing School, 05/01/13,
  • Washington Department of Health Nurse delegation with a special focus on Diabetes
  • Washington Department of Health Mental Health & Dementia Specialty Training
  • Washington Department of Health, 05/01/14, Nursing Assistant Certified
  • Stanford University, 05/01/14, Leader Certification on Chronic Pain Management
  • Business Writing Certification

professional References

  • Vishaldeep Singhera, Visangh@lhs.org, Pharmacist, Respiratory
    Therapist.
  • Ellamarie.lalangan@regence.com,
    Operations Manager at Cambia Health Solutions.
  • Melaniedanielson@highgateseniorliving.com,
    Executive Director.
  • Anandabazzano@highgateseniorliving.com,
    Community Resources.





Timeline

Patient Care Coordinator - AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy
07.2020 - 11.2024
Lead Care Partner/Resident Care Coordinator - Highgate Senior Living, LLC
07.2010 - 03.2016
Lower Columbia College - GED,