Experienced professional seeking to renter the workforce. My goal is insure the customers that I assist have a pleasant healthcare experience by using my qualifications to implement the upmost level of patient satisfaction and continuity of care within my scope.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Territory Rep
Driveline Retail Services
Coffee Springs, AL
06.2024 - Current
Established productive partnerships with distributors and retailers within the assigned territory, ensuring optimal product placement for increased visibility.
Patient Support and Scheduling Rep
Change Healthcare
Remote, United States
05.2023 - 11.2023
Provided customer service for New York cities five burroghs of a very diverse patient population
Scheduled and prioritized their needs in the timeliest and most effiecient manner possible.
Digital Imaging Specialist
Vaster Corporation
Fort Rucker, United States
11.2015 - 12.2016
Prepared classified documents for scanning for the Department of Defense while following Federal security protocol requirements
Maintained all required facility security clearances to process classified materials that are considered CONFIDENTIAL and SECRET
Ensured all processes, policies and procedures are in place to adhere to FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) standards
Enforce policies and procedures to safeguard against any mishandling of PHI, PII or other sensitive information cleared at all Federal levels
Performed Digital imaging and recording for the Biomechanics sector of the aeromedical lab
Worked to compile and build through computer digitization a vast library of knowledge and historical data from medical and scientific research.
Lyster Army Health Clinic Medical Clerk
Government Service for The Department of Defense
12.2012 - 02.2015
Served in the Behavioral Health Department with minor work focus on the Family Advocacy Program
Functions of this position included a variety of clerical and record keeping duties as Received telephone calls and visitors to the clinic from patients of various backgrounds, genders and ages
Ascertained the nature of calls or visits, obtained identifying information and determined the nature and urgency of the patient's request
Applied clinic guidelines in accordance with HIPPA compliance, concerning release of patient information
Referred patients to appropriate staff members
Verified patient's eligibility for treatment
Scheduled and coordinated appointments for patients with various clinics ensuring all treatments requested by the physician were scheduled or rescheduled when necessary
Ensured appointments were timely and in accordance with physician's request
Answered questions from patients and staff concerning various healthcare programs such as TRICARE, Medicare, and Medicaid, Department of Defense regulations and Lyster Army Health Clinic policies and procedures
Assured proper completion of filing of forms to records prior to forwarding to medical records room
Interviewed new patients determining the nature of visits, Provided information of clinic hours, location, and services
Provides clinic orientation to Red Cross volunteers and newly assigned personnel and forwards information to other organizational elements for inclusion in recurring reports
Performs recordkeeping function with inputs on time and attendance
These duties were accomplished through the use of the Composite Healthcare System Managed Care Module
Performed various office automation tasks
Possessed a vast ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital
09.2008 - 07.2012
Served in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department performing various clinical administrative functions
Using medical terminology to record information in patients' medical record through the use of the Composite Health Care System (CHCS)
Served as the Infection Control and Tech Support point of contact for the clinic
Performed patient check-in procedures making sure demographics were correct for each patient as well as establishing SF600's
Ordered and printed laboratory requests, chest x-rays, and any other tests as instructed
Scheduled, cancelled, or rescheduled appointments
Applied clinic guidelines in accordance with HIPPA compliance, concerning release of patient information
Referred patients to appropriate staff members
Verified patient's eligibility for treatment
Ensured referral orders were appropriately booked in accordance with established guidelines
Used judgment to resolve problems
Coordinated follow up and/or scheduled appointments
Answered telephones and received messages
Contacted patients, providers, etc., via phone and email to obtain reports/results and status of referred care
Compiled and maintained statistical data for reports
Ensured patient data confidentiality and patient privacy following IAW current federal statutes
Ensured accurate update of health insurance policy information
Possessed the knowledge, skills and abilities to orient and train peers, new employees and Red Cross volunteers in the duties and responsibilities for effective patient care in all areas of the outpatient clinic
Attended in-service programs as required
Maintained current certification in Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support techniques as required by the American Heart Association
Attended CPR classes required to maintain certification status
Participated in continuing education programs to maintain current registry as nursing assistant as required by the State of LA
Attended monthly performance improvement meetings and participated in statistical information gathering and education sessions
Performed other duties as assigned.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Office Automation
Lyster Army Health Clinic
03.2006 - 07.2008
Served as a nursing assistant in the Family Care Clinic with a strong focus in Pediatrics during the assignment
Duties were as follows: Applied knowledge of medical terminology and specialties, abbreviations and acronyms utilized by the healthcare facility
Provided care to patients in a courteous, prompt and professional manner whose conditions varied widely from those requiring normal nursing care to those requiring close observation
Participated in continuing education programs to maintain current registry as nursing assistant as required by the State of Alabama
Was instrumental in initiating the ASQ/MCHAT Developmental Assessment for Pediatrics and was responsible for instructing and training staff
Applied knowledge of CHCS, TRICARE policies and procedures and local MTF policies to perform patient care services
Utilized the appointing and consult functions in CHCS
Ensured referral orders were appropriately booked and disposition in accordance with established guidelines
Used judgment to resolve and solve problems or refer to supervisor if unresolved
Coordinated follow up and/or scheduled appointments
Answered telephones and recorded messages in written form
Applied office guidelines when assisting patients, referring medical related questions to the appropriate staff member
Exemplified proficiency in using AHLTA, CHCS, and Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word PowerPoint and Excel.
Administrative Assistant
Lyster Army Hospital
01.2002 - 04.2004
Performed a variety of receptionist, clerical and recordkeeping duties associated with patient care and treatment in the Internal Medicine Department
Received telephone calls and visitors to the clinic from patients of various backgrounds, genders and ages, ascertained the nature of call identifying information and determined the nature and urgency of the patient's request
Applied clinic guidelines in accordance with HIPPA compliance, concerning release of patient information
Referred patients to appropriate staff members
Scheduled and coordinated appointments for patients with various clinics ensured all treatments requested by the physician was scheduled/rescheduled
Ensured appointments were timely and in accordance with physician's request
Contacted other military treatment facilities for providers referring patients for various consultations
Received consult reports from the Managed Care Division and distributed them to the appropriate providers for review
Recorded a variety of physicians' orders on a timely basis to various charts while identifying chemical compounds, symbols and abbreviations, and comprising medication orders
Typed progress reports, memo's, medical summaries from oral instruction and written draft; using knowledge of medical terminology; while ensuring proper format, spelling and punctuation
Performed a variety of other support and clerical duties, e.g.; collected complied and recorded data in spreadsheet format for reports