Debra McCargo
Tucson,Arizona
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Medical Billing and Coding position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certifed Caregiver/MedTech
Sharon Lockwood
02.2020 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Caregiver/MedTech
21st Century Home Health Agency
04.2017 - 05.2020
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Certified Caregiver
Villas@ LaCanada Assisted Living
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Education
Medical Billing & Coding
Bryant And Stratton College
Buffalo, NY02.2024
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Plan Adherence
- Basic Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Incident Reporting
- Progress Documentation
- Documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Mobility Assistance
- First Aid and Safety
- Medical Claims Coding
- Medical Terminology
- Record Assessment
- Insurance Coding (ICD-10 and CPT)
- Coding Error Resolution
- Medical Billing Processing
- Patient Medical Records Maintenance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Certified Medical Coder
- Electronic Health Record Applications
Certification
- Medical Billing & Coding Training - 02/2024
- CPR & First Aide Training
- Finger Print Clearance Card
- MedTech Training - 03/2021
Additional Information
I am currently taking Medical Billing and Coding classes. Looking to find a career in this field of healthcare.
Timeline
Certifed Caregiver/MedTech
Sharon Lockwood
02.2020 - Current
Certified Caregiver/MedTech
21st Century Home Health Agency
04.2017 - 05.2020
Certified Caregiver
Villas@ LaCanada Assisted Living
01.2015 - 07.2017
Medical Billing & Coding
Bryant And Stratton College