Debra McCargo
Certified Caregiver/MedTech Medical Billing and Coding
Tucson,AZ
Summary
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. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Certified Caregiver/Med Tech
Preferred Care At Home
04.2019 - Current
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
Certified Caregiver/Personnal Assistant
Private Duty
03.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Certified Caregiver
21st Century Home Health Agency
02.2018 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Billing An Coding
Bryant & Stratton College
Buffalo, NY08.2023
High School Diploma -
Amphitheater High School
Tucson, AZ06.1974
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Medical Records Management
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Disease Prevention
- Patient Health Information Access
- Specimen Collection
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Monitoring
- Isolation Precautions
- Infection‐Control Policy Adherence
- Pulse Oximetry
- Medication Administration
- Patient Vital Taking
- Patient Care Documentation
- Emergency Situations
- Patient Care Contributions
- Medical Principles
- Maintaining Equipment
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Coding Proficiency
- Health Information Policy and Procedure Development
- Electronic Document Management System
- Maintain Records
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Research
- HIPAA Regulations
Certification
Certified Caregiver
Certified MedTech
Certified Medical Billing An Coding Assoicate
Timeline
Certified Caregiver/Med Tech
Preferred Care At Home
04.2019 - Current
Certified Caregiver/Personnal Assistant
Private Duty
03.2018 - Current
Certified Caregiver
21st Century Home Health Agency
02.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Billing An Coding
Bryant & Stratton College
High School Diploma -
Amphitheater High School
Certified Caregiver
Certified MedTech
Certified Medical Billing An Coding Assoicate
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