Carol Michelle Reynolds
Ninety Six,United States
Summary
Hardworking and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 10+ years experience in the healthcare profession. Excellent skill in communication with ability to develop a collaborative team environment to achieve healthcare goals. Proficient in providing patient-centered care and health-care compliance. Motivated to learn, grow, and master essential skills needed to benefit the Rehabilitation Department.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Edgefield County School District
07.2023 - Current
- Assist students with disabilities in developing self-regulation strategies, resulting in increased participation during class activities.
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor skills for academic success.
- Enhance student motor skills by implementing customized therapy plans tailored to each student's IEP.
- Complete Medicaid documentation and billing in a timely manner
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)
NHC HealthCare
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation progress by implementing personalized treatment plans under supervision of occupational therapists.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in a SNF setting.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hands Of Hope Children's Therapy Center
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Provide educationally related occupational therapy service to identified special education students according to Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Monitor and record student's progress in response to therapy
- Manage high-volume caseload to include variety of pediatric diagnosis from Pre-k to 12th grade
- Collaborate with supervising OT, teachers, and staff to achieve OT goals
- Contribute to evaluation process to gather data and administer structured tests
Level II Fieldwork Student
Abbeville Area Medical Center & Tri-County Therapy
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Participated in interdisciplinary daily meetings
- Observed and performed MMT, lab measures, vitals, pain scale, ROM with goniometer, and ADL assistant measures.
- Educated patients on energy conservation techniques, medication management, home modifications, and AE.
- Participated in weekly SPH classes led by COTA.
- Implemented age-appropriate interventions in pediatric outpatient setting to improve independence in patients with multiple disabilities.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception, and sensory processing skills.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Self Regional Healthcare
10.2015 - 07.2019
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Processed incoming drug orders. - Set up and modified patient profiles in QS1 to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
- Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Piedmont Technical College
Newberry, SC05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - General Technology-Emphasis Pharmacy Technology
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC07.2012
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Medicaid and Medicare process
- Approachable
- Treatment Planning
- Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
- Achieved magna cum laude honors with both degrees
- Promoted to Lead Pharmacy Technician during employment with Kmart Pharmacy
- Nominated as SOTA (Student Occupational Therapy Association) Ambassador
Additional Information
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR & AED), ClinicSource, WebPT, Athena, QS1, Enterprise, PDX, Enrich, PCG Education
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)
NHC HealthCare
06.2024 - 12.2024
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Edgefield County School District
07.2023 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hands Of Hope Children's Therapy Center
07.2021 - 05.2023
Level II Fieldwork Student
Abbeville Area Medical Center & Tri-County Therapy
01.2021 - 04.2021
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Self Regional Healthcare
10.2015 - 07.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Piedmont Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - General Technology-Emphasis Pharmacy Technology
Piedmont Technical College
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