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Hope Hansel

Hyndman,PA

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with over 6 years of experience in various industries. Adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously, providing excellent customer service, and working collaboratively in team environments. Strong organization and communication skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and exceed expectations. Seeking to bring my diverse skill set and positive attitude to a dynamic organization.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Resource Specialist

Justice Works Youth Care Compass Academy
Somerset, PA
07.2024 - Current
  • Conducted home visits to assess family needs and provide resources.
  • Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss cases and develop strategies for addressing client issues.
  • Created educational materials related to parenting skills, child development, health care.
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation options.
  • Measured client's progress against treatment plan goals to identify and implement needed changes.
  • Facilitated support groups for parents and caregivers of children with special needs.
  • Monitored and documented status updates on health and wellbeing of each child under care or assessment.
  • Assisted families in accessing community-based services and supports.

Sales Associate

Timbrook CDJR
Cumberland, MD
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Consistently exceeded quotas by pursuing and closing sales.
  • Prepared sales contracts, collected payments and coordinated vehicle delivery with service department.

Prior Authorization Specialist

HAHC Inc.
Hyndman, PA
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations.
  • Facilitated communication between providers, payers and health plans regarding prior authorization processes.
  • Collaborated with insurance companies to clarify coverage details and resolve issues related to prior authorization.
  • Processed appeals in a timely manner as per policy guidelines.
  • Input claim, prior authorization, and other important medical data into system.
  • Maintained accurate records of all authorization activities in the database system.
  • Maintained files for referral and insurance information, entering referrals into system.
  • Managed release of information requests and identified requestors as patient, relation or provider.
  • Scanned and validated medical records for upload.

Patient Care Technician

UPMC
Cumberland, MD
10.2019 - 04.2022
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
  • Scanned and validated medical records for upload.
  • Managed release of information requests and identified requestors as patient, relation or provider.

Medical Assistant

Dr. Welik's Office
Cumberland , MD
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Managed release of information requests and identified requestors as patient, relation or provider.
  • Scanned and validated medical records for upload.

Data Entry Clerk

HeiTech Services
Landover, MD
10.2016 - 06.2018
  • Ensured that all work was completed according to established procedures and deadlines.
  • Remained highly organized and detail-oriented while working on several cases simultaneously.
  • Reviewed patent applications for compliance with legal requirements and technical specifications.
  • Identified data entry errors and corrected mistakes to achieve near-perfect accuracy in data sets.
  • Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hyndman High School
Hyndman, PA
06-2012

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD

Skills

  • Family dynamics
  • Child development
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Community resources
  • Multicultural competence
  • Parenting education
  • Patient-focused care
  • Phlebotomy
  • Customer service
  • Vital signs and examinations
  • Compassionate
  • Medical terminology understanding
  • EMR / EHR
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Fast learner
  • Adaptable performance
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Sales expertise

Timeline

Family Resource Specialist

Justice Works Youth Care Compass Academy
07.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Timbrook CDJR
08.2023 - 05.2024

Prior Authorization Specialist

HAHC Inc.
10.2022 - 08.2023

Patient Care Technician

UPMC
10.2019 - 04.2022

Medical Assistant

Dr. Welik's Office
09.2018 - 10.2019

Data Entry Clerk

HeiTech Services
10.2016 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Hyndman High School

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Allegany College of Maryland
Hope Hansel