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CHERLIE AUGUSTIN

Katy,TX

Summary

Seasoned specialist offering several years of comprehensive experience interpreting and implementing quality assurance standards and investigating any billing issues. Practiced and knowledgeable professional possessing excellent problem solving and analytical skills paired with strong knowledge of qa terms, tools and methodologies. Committed to improving overall business processes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Charge Specialist

Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, FL
11.2009 - Current
  • Ensured accurate charging of bedside infusion and OR charges within two days of service.
  • Managed a comprehensive excel document to ensure precise pricing information with new peoplesoft identification numbers.
  • Implemented new inventory management system at NThrive, resulting in improved accuracy of billing prices.

Lab Assistant

Northwest Medical Center HCA south Fl
Margate, FL
02.2015 - 06.2023
  • Contributed to performing morning blood draws.
  • Supported Medical Technologist in efficiently managing specimen centrifugation and timely distribution across departments, ensuring expedited transmission of results to healthcare professionals.
  • Managed specimen processing for specialty testing at core lab
  • Provided prompt responses to telephone inquiries and professionally delivered faxed outcomes

Medical Assistant

DDS Medical Staffing
09.2005 - 08.2008
  • Provide assistance to physician during patient examinations
  • Monitored and administered patient treatment
  • Collect and maintained related patients health records
  • Performed clinical, administrative, and laboratory duties
  • Managed physician schedule
  • Prepared examination rooms, collected specimens, and flushing of central (pix line)

Phlebotomist

Holy Cross Hospital
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
04.2000 - 11.2005
  • Organized project completion through effective coordination
  • Researched ambulatory care regulations efficiently
  • Contributed to a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of health-related services
  • Administered first aid, assessed vital signs, and collected lab specimens for processing
  • Prepared examination rooms daily

Phlebotomist

Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, FL
01.2004 - 06.2005
  • Assisted in performing routine AM blood draws
  • Provided blood draw assistance to multiple nursing homes
  • Provided on-call service for stat draw in the nursing home, assisting the facility as required.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Sanford Brown Institute
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
03-2000

Skills

  • Enthusiastic self-starter
  • Customer service
  • Quality oriented
  • Motivated
  • Positive attitude
  • Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to patient care needs
  • Proficient in Misys, HBOC Star Registration System, Med Assets, Powerchart, Meditech, Cerner, and billing and coding
  • Working knowledge of the Pneumatic Tube System

Timeline

Lab Assistant

Northwest Medical Center HCA south Fl
02.2015 - 06.2023

Department Charge Specialist

Boca Raton Regional Hospital
11.2009 - Current

Medical Assistant

DDS Medical Staffing
09.2005 - 08.2008

Phlebotomist

Boca Raton Regional Hospital
01.2004 - 06.2005

Phlebotomist

Holy Cross Hospital
04.2000 - 11.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Sanford Brown Institute

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