DEBORAH BELL
Kingwood,TX
Summary
Motivated and knowledgeable in healthcare management, hospital operations and regulatory compliance. Talent for overseeing multiple tasks while maintaining quality care. Hardworking and diligent with passion for patient advocacy. Dedicated to providing every patient with top-notch service and support through high-quality care and efficient management of unit documentation. Collaborative and team-oriented with healthcare staff to effectively contribute to patient needs. Detail-oriented and methodical in tracking changing conditions, collecting biological samples and ambulating patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston , TX
2021.06 - Current
- Assist nurses with newborn babies in ICU with baths, feedings, weights, and vitals
- Document all this information using EPIC Cloud-Based EHR Software
- Answer incoming calls and communicate through Voulte system by sending out text messages
- Assist parents with needs and provide help to doctors during childbirth.
- Draw cord blood gases from umbilical cord, collect placenta and place until discorded, deliver labs
- Stock rooms
Transportation Driver
First Transit
Houston , TX
2019.06 - 2021.06
- Handled radio dispatch communication
- Assisted passengers with entering and exiting vehicles safely and securely stowed baggage to minimize damage risk.
- Transported elderly and handicapped individuals to and from work and doctor's appointments
- Maintained effective relationships and communication with patients, families, management, and staff.
- Maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita, Inc
Houston , TX
2014.07 - 2019.04
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas and grafts to prevent infection.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Recorded patient's pre/post dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
Dialysis Tech/ Medical Administrative Assistant
Fresinius Kidney Care
Livingston , TX
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Observed and monitored patient during treatment, deliver safe outpatient dialysis services
- Clean, test, and setup dialysis machine for patient treatment
- Uploaded documents, and updated demographic information using ECUBE software, scanning to appropriate department
- Create and maintain patient and staff charts, enrolling and discharging patients
- Greet patients and visitors, order medical and office supplies, receive deliveries, filing, answer phones
Neuro Tech II
Touchstone Neuro-recovery Center
Conroe , TX
2008.09 - 2014.05
- Assisted with activities of daily living, therapies, and cognitive learning
- Maintained patient schedules and scheduled appointments
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Medical Billing and Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL05.2022
Diploma/Certification - Dialysis Technician
Sanford Brown College
Houston, TX12.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office Applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Type 50 WPM.
- Medical Billing Accounts Receivable Collections Co-Pay Deductibles Co-Insurance EOBS
- Revenue Cycle Management Posting Payments Government (Medicare & Medicaid) Third Party Payers
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Managed Care (HMO - PPO - POS)
- Workers Compensation Insurance Verification Insurance Claim Processing CMS 1500 CMS 1450 (UB-04)
- Front Office Operations Medical Office Procedures Scheduling Medical Terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology HIPAA Compliance Medical Coding (ICD-10-CM HCPCS - CPT)
Certification
CPR, First Aid, and BLS Certified. Electronic Health Records - EPIC Cloud Based EHR Software. Ultimate Medical Academy - HIPAA Essentials for Healthcare Professionals Certificate. Video Communication Platforms - MS Teams and Zoom.
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Texas Children's Hospital
2021.06 - Current
Transportation Driver
First Transit
2019.06 - 2021.06
Dialysis Tech/ Medical Administrative Assistant
Fresinius Kidney Care
2018.01 - 2019.01
Dialysis Technician
DaVita, Inc
2014.07 - 2019.04
Neuro Tech II
Touchstone Neuro-recovery Center
2008.09 - 2014.05
Associate of Science Degree - Medical Billing and Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Diploma/Certification - Dialysis Technician
Sanford Brown College
CPR, First Aid, and BLS Certified. Electronic Health Records - EPIC Cloud Based EHR Software. Ultimate Medical Academy - HIPAA Essentials for Healthcare Professionals Certificate. Video Communication Platforms - MS Teams and Zoom.
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