Dakota Gipson

• Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
• Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
• Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
• Lead monthly safety meetings, prepared and distributed Toolbox Talks for the supervisors.
• Assisted with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.

*I was laid off without any notice. CFO Christi Sandel told my boss (HR Generalist,) Debie Reeves that they wanted my position at the Liberal plant.*

• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
• Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
• Light housekeeping
• Took clients to their hair, doctor appts., sat with them if they were in the hospital or in the ER.

• Answered phone calls and opened the doors.
• Prepared for monthly screenings (preparing paperwork, scheduling, radio PSA, etc.)
• Billed to BCBS, filed info. i.e. insurance cards, consent forms into binder once submitted and updated.
• Learned how to navigate Greenbush (Medicaid) via Zoom with Becky Porkorney, and Amy Grier.
• Submitted new children into the system and scanned in scripts into GB.
• Assisted planning annual fundraiser (Bright Lights for Little Tykes.)
• Assisted the SLP and PT in creating books and new resources for children.
• Emptied and boxed up old files from previous year to make room for the current year.
• Attended extra-curricular activities; such as, "Go Truck Go," and the FSHU Homecoming parade.

*Laid off by gov. and board due to being too short of staff* Did not qualify for Part C grant for being out of compliance. Too many kids on the case load and not enough staff to handle.

• Verified insurance of patients to determine eligibility.
• Accurately entered patient demographic and billing information in billing system to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
• Posted payments and collections on regular basis.
• Answered the phones.
• Checked-in patients for labs or x-rays.
• Researched patient's monthly liability for Medicaid.
• Sorted mail.
• Assisted with our staff's monthly Newsletter to celebrate birthdays, work anniversaries and highlighted other achievements.

• Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
• Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
• Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
• Queried physicians for additional information or diagnoses if needed.

• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
• Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
• Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
• Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.

• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
• Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
• Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
• Studied the student's IEP, worked with the teachers to make necessary adjustments if needed.

• Greeted each customer with a smile, and made sure that they were set for the night. i.e., extra blankets, pillows, or milk for the children.
• Completed night audit for guest ledgers to close bank and cash registers, reconciling issues quickly, and marking discrepancies.
• Oversaw night auditing of daily room occupancy and hotel revenue.
• Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors.
• Passed out invoices under the doors, and assisted with breakfast.