Dynamic Client Support Specialist and Physical Therapist Assistant with a proven track record at MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy, enhancing patient care through efficient insurance authorization management, scheduling multiple disciplines, and providing direct treatment to clients. Excelled in teamwork, ensuring collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and demonstrated a strong work ethic by streamlining processes to significantly improve service efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Support Specialist and PTA
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
02.2021 - Current
Reduced administrative burden on clinicians by efficiently managing appointment scheduling, insurance authorization processes, and other related tasks as needed.
Collaborated with insurance providers to secure authorization for necessary services, maximizing patients'' benefits coverage.
Assisted in developing and implementing insurance authorization processes to increase efficiency, ensure accurate information, and maintain up to date authorizations on file.
Facilitated timely insurance claims processing by accurately verifying coverage and obtaining necessary authorizations.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines were met in a timely manner without compromising quality standards.
Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure maximum and consistent care for clients and their families.
Achieved high levels of client satisfaction and maintained healthy client relationships while consistently meeting or exceeding performance metrics.
Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, daily notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Canal View Houghton County
07.2019 - 01.2021
Educated patients, team members, and family members on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and contributed to team meetings to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
Ensured accurate and skilled documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
Education
BBA - Healthcare Management
Finlandia University
Hancock, MI
05-2019
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Finlandia University
Hancock, MI
07-2018
Skills
Interpersonal and written communication
Client relationship building
Empathy and patience
Strong work ethic
Document and records management
Teamwork and collaboration
Insurance authorization management
Attention to detail
Data entry
Process improvement
Verbal and writing communication
Patient care
Timeline
Client Support Specialist and PTA
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
02.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Canal View Houghton County
07.2019 - 01.2021
BBA - Healthcare Management
Finlandia University
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant