Bri-Anna Ferguson
Cheshire,CT
Summary
Dependable team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Experience with coordinating administrative functions to ensure smooth operations. Utilizes organizational and communication skills to support executive teams with strong understanding of problem-solving.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Various Job Titles
The Talcott Center for Child Development
Farmington, US
02.2019 - Current
- Facilitated social skills groups as a COTA, along side a Speech Pathologist for children ages 3-6
- Kept up on documentation for each client in group
- Communicated with parents regarding their childs challenges and successes after each session
- Facilitated an ABA Autism Day Program with 10-12 ABA therapists and their clients - planning centers, running circle time, creating schedules, etc
- Maintained a safe and structured environment for clients in the program
- Assisted therapist with their clients regarding various behaviors
- Reviewed clinician/therapists documentation for insurance approval
- Verify clients insurance benefits and eligibility
- Spoke with insurance reps regarding eligibility questions, etc
- Submit authorizations for ABA, SP, OT, PT clientele
- Keep track of clients services to know when to submit for more services
- Making phone calls to families to schedule evaluations, followed by continuation of services
- Coordinate appointments and meetings for employees
- Manage and monitor development of schedules for clinicians
- Oversee front office employees, make sure tasks are being completed efficiently, reliable person to approach with questions/concerns
- Prepared and submit claims to the medical claims clearing house
Program Assistant
Cheshire Yellow House
Cheshire, US
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Oversee mentors working with elementary aged children during literacy programs
- Mentored preschool & elementary aged children during youth literacy program
- Cared for children grades 4th-9th during nightly activities
- Assisted children on field trips
- Create projects and activities for children to participate in
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for children in parent's absence
Education
Associates Degree in Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lincoln College of New England
Southington, CT05.2018
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Computer skills
- Data entry
- Administrative support
- Organizational systems
- Excellent communication
- Training and Mentoring
- Goal oriented
Certification
- Occupational Therapy Assistant License
- CPR Certification
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Additional Information
Team Player, Effective communicator, Reliable, Complete work in an organized and timely manner, Motivated and hardworking, Dependable person who is good at time management
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Languages
English
Timeline
Various Job Titles
The Talcott Center for Child Development
02.2019 - Current
Program Assistant
Cheshire Yellow House
02.2017 - 04.2019
Associates Degree in Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lincoln College of New England