Cheryl Tarateta
Johnston,RI
Summary
Experienced in delivering exceptional customer service across various roles, with a focus on efficiently managing and operating a chiropractic business. Skilled at building strong client relationships and exceeding their needs and expectations. Proficient in delivering personalized care and treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Dedicated to providing outstanding service and fostering a positive and welcoming environment for individuals seeking chiropractic care. Successfully managed all aspects of a chiropractic business, including client acquisition, marketing, documentation, budgeting, office procedures, and computer programs.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Holistic Health Practitioner/Reiki Practitioner
Self Employed
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team and veterinarians to support continuity of care and coordination of services.
- Assessed patients (human and animal) to identify musculoskeletal and spine disorders and developed therapeutic treatment plans to correct abnormalities.
- Evaluated functioning of neuromusculoskeletal system and spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, medications and self-treatment options.
- Counseled patients about lifestyle choices impacting injuries, conditions, and recovery.
- As a Reiki/Energy Healing Practitioner developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve goals.
Provider Enrollment Specialist
Gainwell Technologies
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported and processed provider enrollment/screening within the Rhode Island Medicaid program.
- Monitored credentials and contacted practitioners when expiration dates were nearing.
- Conversed effectively with various parties on daily basis using polished interpersonal and active listening skills
- Communicated effectively via telephone, email, and in person with providers.
- Understood and thoroughly explained enrollment processes and website applications to providers.
- Updated, entered, and reviewed provider data.
Chiropractor, President, & CEO
Chiropractic Health Care Services, Inc
01.2007 - 12.2021
- Conducted patient history reviews and physical, neurological and orthopedic examinations to assess conditions and present disorders.
- Advocated for specialized support devices to patients and pain management regimens to achieve recovery goals.
- Diagnosed neuromusculoskeletal conditions and performed corrective adjustments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, medications and self-treatment options.
- Assessed patients to identify musculoskeletal and spine disorders and developed therapeutic treatment plans to correct abnormalities.
- Counseled patients about lifestyle choices impacting injuries, conditions, and recovery.
- Evaluated functioning of neuromusculoskeletal system and spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Chiropractic Internship
Salvation Army Rehabilitation Clinics
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Chiropractic intern for people in the Salvation Army drug and alcohol rehabilitation program
- Provided chiropractic care
- Performed HIV testing
- Performed complete physical examinations
- Provided first aid as needed
- Performed x-rays as needed
IS Architect II
CVS
01.2000 - 12.2002
- Analyzed and developed processes within the Real Estate area
- Developed a balanced scorecard to measure key performance indicators within the construction and real estate departments
- Developed software to track HIPAA requirements for the pharmacy area
- Lead small to medium sized projects
- Provided 24-hour on-call support for software systems
- Responsible for confidential information
Staff Consultant
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
01.1998 - 12.2000
- Software consultant to CVS Corporation in the Financial Systems area
- Analyzed/maintained/developed software systems for Accounts Payable, Sales, Inventory, General Ledger, and PeopleSoft systems
- Lead small to medium development projects
- Wrote functional specifications for projects
Staff Programmer, Research & Development
IBM
01.1995 - 12.1998
- Provided research and development for call center software packages
- Acted as technical lead for call center software solution for the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi
- Provided customer support for several IBM clients
- Developed call center and telephony software packages
- AIX and IBM RS/6000
Associate Systems Architect
CVS
01.1989 - 12.1995
- Analyzed and developed software for the billing and warehousing areas of CVS
- Acted as technical lead on many billing and warehousing software projects
- Managed small to medium development projects
- Coordinated the migration of a warehousing system from People's Drugs into the CVS infrastructure
- Provided 24-hour on-call support for billing and warehousing mainframe systems
- Assembler, Cobol, Easytrieve, JCL, TSO, ISPF, VSAM, CICS experience
- Responsible for confidential information
- Mentored other team members
Computer Programmer
Eastland Bank
01.1988 - 12.1989
- Supported/maintained on-line teller and ATM applications
- Interacted with the business community while researching software requests
- Left this position due to a buyout by another bank
Associate Applications Programmer
AMICA Mutual Insurance Company
01.1987 - 12.1988
- Developed/maintained life insurance software applications
- Interacted with the business community while researching software requests
- Assembler and COBOL language programmer
- Responsible for confidential information
Education
Certification in Animal Chiropractic -
Options For Animals College of Animal Chiropractic
Wellsville, KS12.2012
Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Human Biology
National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.1987
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.1987
Skills
- Healthcare administrative experience
- Healthcare reception management
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Administrative support experience
- Service excellence
- Front desk operations
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
- Proficient in computer applications
- Effective time management
- Professional phone communication
- Patient record management
- HIPAA privacy management
- Mainframe systems expertise
- Software application development
- Application troubleshooting expertise
- Critical thinking in analysis
- Proficient in COBOL development
- Detailed requirements assessment
- Analytical business insight
- Comprehensive review of documentation
- Team collaboration in project execution
Accomplishments
- Certified in animal chiropractic by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA)
- Became a Reverend in April 2024
Certification
- Massachusetts Chiropractic License
- Certified in animal chiropractic by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA)
- Canine Arthritis Management Advocate - Level 1
- Ordained Minister with the Universal Brotherhood Movement and the Universal Life Church
Timeline
Holistic Health Practitioner/Reiki Practitioner
Self Employed
11.2022 - Current
Provider Enrollment Specialist
Gainwell Technologies
01.2022 - 10.2022
Chiropractor, President, & CEO
Chiropractic Health Care Services, Inc
01.2007 - 12.2021
Chiropractic Internship
Salvation Army Rehabilitation Clinics
01.2005 - 12.2006
IS Architect II
CVS
01.2000 - 12.2002
Staff Consultant
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
01.1998 - 12.2000
Staff Programmer, Research & Development
IBM
01.1995 - 12.1998
Associate Systems Architect
CVS
01.1989 - 12.1995
Computer Programmer
Eastland Bank
01.1988 - 12.1989
Associate Applications Programmer
AMICA Mutual Insurance Company
01.1987 - 12.1988
Certification in Animal Chiropractic -
Options For Animals College of Animal Chiropractic
Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
National University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Human Biology
National University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Rhode Island College
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