Deron Barr

• Assisted 25–35 patients daily in navigating healthcare and social service systems, improving access to medical coverage, financial assistance, and community resources.
• Conducted patient interviews to assess eligibility for Medicaid, Medicare, disability benefits, and hospital financial assistance programs.
• Educated patients on available support services, application processes, and healthcare rights to reduce barriers to care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment teams and social workers to develop accurate patient financial and social histories.
• Advocated on behalf of patients to ensure timely access to services, coverage approvals, and appropriate support programs.
• Verified demographic, insurance, and financial information using FAMIS, MEDES, and EMOMED systems.
• Assisted patients with completing applications and submitting required documentation for public assistance programs.
• Maintained accurate, confidential records in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

Supported vulnerable and underserved populations through compassionate communication and problem-solving.

• Assisted an average of 15 patients per day in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits and accessing financial resources.
• Interviewed patients to ascertain level of financial assistance in regard to medicaid, disability, medicare, and hospital programs
• Collaborated with Treatment Team and social workers to complete patient background and financial history
• Navigated systems such as FAMIS, MEDES, EMOMED, HDX to compile patient demographic and financial history.

• Facilitated therapeutic interactions between patients, parents, and doctors
• Performed weekly client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
  

• Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
• Weekly collaboration with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.

• Accommodated 20-30 adolescents with academic and vocational trainings to deliver information on future career opportunities.
• Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
• Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.

• Performed 40-50 daily scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
• Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.