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Dajah Wheeler

Columbia,MD

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 8 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Patient Services Coordinator

Johns Hopkins Health System
05.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and handling registration tasks.
  • Streamlined communication between patients and medical staff, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
  • Maintained accurate patient records by diligently updating information in the electronic health record system.
  • Reduced wait times for patients through effective coordination of appointment schedules with providers.
  • Managed sensitive patient data with strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Medical Assistant Coordinator

First Call Urgent Care
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • ICD 10 coding
  • Medical insurance billing
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.
  • Reviewed patient diagnosis codes to verify accuracy and completeness.
  • Coordinated work of junior staff to keep team performance high and effectively handle needs of 30+ patients per day.

Medical Office Administrative Assistant

Health Releaf
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to deliver exceptional customer experience.
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
  • Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
  • Established relationships with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance providers to resolve billing issues effectively.
  • Completed billing and coding duties to handle submitted claims.
  • Prioritized incoming patients by degree of injury or illness.
  • Coordinated customer service, patient scheduling and billing.
  • Remote/ In office work
  • Training new employees
  • Verified insurance coverage to prepare for upcoming patient appointments.
  • Improved timely payment of bills by developing flexible payment plans for patients.

Special Police Officer

Executive Security Services
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
  • Reduced risk by accurately monitoring and evaluating criminal prosecutorial data while managing crime scenes.
  • Reduced criminal investigation lead time while initiating protocols for criminal violations.
  • Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.

Patient Care Technician

Prince George's Hospital Center
07.2016 - 04.2020
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.


Medical Administrative Assistant

Diagnostic Imaging
01.2018 - 04.2020
  • Scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to deliver exceptional customer experience.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • Converted paper charts into digital files and uploaded to EMR syste
  • Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments day in advance.
  • Managed financial documentations such as expense reports and invoices.
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
  • Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.

ICD 10 coding

Education

Currently - Human Resources Management

University of Maryland Global Campus
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Capitol Heights, MD
05.2015

Skills

  • Completing Insurance Forms
  • Charting Expertise
  • Restocking Lab Supplies
  • Assisting with Physical Exams
  • EMR Systems
  • Phlebotomy
  • Prior Authorization Processing
  • Data Entry
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician

Timeline

Lead Patient Services Coordinator

Johns Hopkins Health System
05.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant Coordinator

First Call Urgent Care
05.2022 - 05.2023

Medical Office Administrative Assistant

Health Releaf
06.2021 - 05.2022

Special Police Officer

Executive Security Services
07.2020 - 05.2021

Medical Administrative Assistant

Diagnostic Imaging
01.2018 - 04.2020

Patient Care Technician

Prince George's Hospital Center
07.2016 - 04.2020

Currently - Human Resources Management

University of Maryland Global Campus

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Dajah Wheeler