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JAMAAL LEATH
ALEXANDRIA,VA
Summary
Self-motivated individual seeking a position within an organization, with the primary focus on patient safety, clinical experience and administrative support to assess needs, solve problems, and handle confidential information in fast-paced environments. Manages time effectively and performs equally well under limited supervision and in team-based scenarios, while contributing to a positive team environment. Communicate effectively with diverse clientele, maintaining professionalism, and cultural sensitivity. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety and Security Assistant
PRINCE GEORGE'S PUBLIC SCHOOL
04.2023 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment
Pre-Certification Coordinator
VITA HEALTH CARE
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Process verification and obtain authorization via referral request from nine Skilled Nursing Facilities which have been prior arranged
- Includes requests prior to services being scheduled
- Notifications are provided to the scheduling, registration areas via email when there are discrepancies with a patient's encounter(s) immediately
- All benefit verification requests for the Skilled Nursing Facilities are completed in a timely manner
- Benefit verification of inpatient Therapy and Rehabilitation are obtained and given to the Admitting Coordinator within the nine Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Adhere to the Business Office requests for any encounters requiring follow-up verification, resubmitting admission notice, obtaining Lifetime letters, providing notification for specific billing instructions and other information
- Any errors and or updated information is provided via email or phone to the appropriate department to help ensure consistency of patient information.
Clinical Assistant
KAISER PERMANENTE MID-ATLANTIC STATES
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Assists with facilitating communications between staff and providers regarding development and processes within organization and Mid-Atlantic region
- Under the direction of the Clinical Operations Manager, assisted in developing, consolidating, compiling, editing, tracking, and distributing of technical and non-technical reports, as required
- Responsible for entering, retrieving, modifying, and manipulating data to generate various documents, such as outreach reports, in electronic medical records systems
- Performs clinical tasks and procedures and medication administration under the delegation and supervision of a licensed physician and registered nurse
- Facilitates smooth and efficient operation of the clinical department by monitoring patient flow and coordination of care
- Documenting daily/weekly/monthly safety conversations and emergency equipment
- Maintenance of Quality Control logs
- Supporting proactive care lists and daily outreach communications, including immunizations, screenings, and recommendations.
Surgery Scheduler
OTOLARYNGOLOGY ASSOCIATES
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Coordinates and schedules surgeries, follow-up appointments, and preoperative testing, as designated by physicians
- Interacts with patients', physicians, and other staff within the Clinic and at outside facilities providing accurate, timely, and responsive information
- Coordinates processes and routes all necessary paperwork to meet physician and facility requirements
- Follows all written protocols and procedures of the Clinic
- Ensures efficient telephone communication
- Identifies scheduling barriers and implements solutions to improve scheduling results based on predetermined goals
- Follow established surgery center/hospital precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment
- Adhere to policies regarding safety, confidentiality, and HIPAA guidelines.
Clinical Assistant
KAISER PERMANENTE MID-ATLANTIC STATES
02.2014 - 12.2021
- Assists with facilitating communications between staff and providers regarding development and processes within organization and Mid-Atlantic region
- Under the direction of the Clinical Operations Manager, assisted in developing, consolidating, compiling, editing, tracking, and distributing of technical and non-technical reports, as required
- Responsible for entering, retrieving, modifying, and manipulating data to generate various documents, such as outreach reports, in electronic medical records systems
- Performs clinical tasks and procedures and medication administration under the delegation and supervision of a licensed physician and registered nurse
- Facilitates smooth and efficient operation of the clinical department by monitoring patient flow and coordination of care
- Documenting daily/weekly/monthly safety conversations and emergency equipment
- Maintenance of Quality Control logs
- Supporting proactive care lists and daily outreach communications, including immunizations, screenings, and recommendations.
Surgical Assistant
CENTER FOR VEIN RESTORATION
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for completing initial patient evaluation by obtaining vital signs and gather medical information
- Heavy data entry into clinic-wide EMR, maintaining patient records, medical history, demographics, insurance information
- Providing patient education on venous insufficiency, ultrasound results, treatment options, and recommendations from Physicians
- Formulate a multimodality treatment strategy for the patients' venous insufficiency, under the direction of a Physician
- Instrument preparation, assisting physicians in procedures while maintaining proper sterile fields
- Terminal sterilization of surgical instruments, maintains daily logs and cleaning cycle schedules
- Adhering to all infection control, universal precautions, and safety policies.
Emergency Room Technician/Unit Secretary
FORT WASHINGTON HOSPITAL
10.2011 - 09.2013
- Retrieved patient medical history and examination files while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with all HIPAA regulations
- Registered and admitted emergency room patients
- Documented patient condition and any changes observed using hospital-wide EMR
- Assist with transporting ER patients to auxiliary departments for observation, testing, surgery
- Measured/recorded patient vital signs, including temperature and O2 saturation
- Performed EKGs, IV insertions for medication/fluid administration, Foley catheter insertions
- Immobilized fractures and/or sprains using splints
- Conducted point of care testing, such as strep/flu, glucose, urinalysis, and bHCG testing
- Initiated buddy system in which two patient caregivers worked in tandem to reduce staff burnout and increase timeliness of services, thereby increasing the number of patients assisted daily and decreasing file documentation errors
- Educated patients on treatment needs and provided materials on symptoms/diagnoses
- Reviewed instructions regarding discharge, medical device usage, and medications
- Recommended transportation options, provided community resources for follow-up treatments
- Trained and mentored new staff members.
Transporter/File Clerk
Fort Washington Medical Center
12.2010 - 10.2011
- Responsible for organizing and maintaining patient's medical records, including personal information, demographics, and medical history
- Maintaining accuracy of daily logs, monitoring the scheduling system for transport requests and completing in a time-sensitive manner
- Scheduled patient appointments and follow-up visits using hospital-wide EMR
- Preparing reports summarizing test results, sending copies to healthcare providers as directed by a radiologist or medical director
- Responsible for performing tasks associated with safe transport of patients to various locations in the hospital for medical procedures
- Utilized wheelchairs, stretchers, and lift equipment ensuring proper body mechanics and buddy-system with injury prevention as the main priority
- Providing optimal customer service by offering support, encouragement, and solace to patients.
Education
Business Administration - Healthcare Management BS
Colorado Technical University
Denver, CO10.2023
Business Administration - Associated
Colorado Technical University
Denver, CO12.2021
Biology
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD04.2012
Skills
- HIPAA-compliant and comprehension of privacy regulations
- Proficient in using various electronic medical records and scheduling systems (KPHealthConnect/EPIC, CPSI/Evident, NextGen, PACS CPSI Imagelink Viewer)
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, various search engines
- Exhibits high level of quality support through attention to detail and monitoring of work
- Commended for providing exceptional customer service
- Security Screenings
- Metal Detector Operation
- Report Generation
- Threat Management
- Operations Management
- Incident Reporting
- Intrusion Detection
- Security Camera Monitoring
- Customer Service
Certification
- Basic Life Support - CPR Certified, 03/2016, CURRENT
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Not-ACTIVE, Maryland Board of Nursing, A00124134
Timeline
Safety and Security Assistant
PRINCE GEORGE'S PUBLIC SCHOOL
04.2023 - Current
Pre-Certification Coordinator
VITA HEALTH CARE
11.2022 - 04.2023
Clinical Assistant
KAISER PERMANENTE MID-ATLANTIC STATES
08.2022 - 09.2022
Surgery Scheduler
OTOLARYNGOLOGY ASSOCIATES
03.2022 - 07.2022
Clinical Assistant
KAISER PERMANENTE MID-ATLANTIC STATES
02.2014 - 12.2021
Surgical Assistant
CENTER FOR VEIN RESTORATION
07.2012 - 01.2014
Emergency Room Technician/Unit Secretary
FORT WASHINGTON HOSPITAL
10.2011 - 09.2013
Transporter/File Clerk
Fort Washington Medical Center
12.2010 - 10.2011
Business Administration - Healthcare Management BS
Colorado Technical University
Business Administration - Associated
Colorado Technical University
Biology
Prince George's Community College