Kara Ross
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Friendly, dependable and fast learning worker with excellent communication and organization skills, committed to accuracy, team work and a quality delivery of services. Highly skilled in adaptability and ability to cross train to other positions which have led to a vast knowledge and skills in data entry, patient care and admissions processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions Liaison
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2023 - Current
- Conducts thorough clinical assessments of hospital patients to assess their suitability for rehabilitation admission.
- Facilitates communication and coordination between patients and insurance companies for authorization purposes.
- Completes thorough report provided to medical director outlining patient's medical progress and current admission history.
Compliance Associate
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2022 - Current
- Executes proficient data entry to ensure payment for services rendered by the health system and unit.
- Enhances accuracy by conducting thorough reviews and checks of data entry tasks to ensure error reduction.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure consistent application of compliance rules across the organization.
- Provided advice and guidance on regulatory requirements and best practices.
Physical Therapist Assistant
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2012 - Current
- Deliver quality therapeutic interventions to patients with differing diagnoses.
- Coordinate with fellow staff members of differing departments to deliver the highest quality care to the patient.
- Provide support, empathetic listening, and nurture a positive and trusting relationship with the patient and family.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Aurora, CO09-2011
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Strong Problem Solver
- Professional, Mature, Friendly
- Strong Organization
- Resourceful
- Data Entry, Accuracy, Security
- Application Review
- Report Preparation
- Computer Literacy
- Database Management
- Treatment implementation
- Safety Management
- Patient Care
- Advanced clerical knowledge
Accomplishments
- Senior Therapist
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
- APTA recognized Clinical Instructor
Timeline
Admissions Liaison
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Compliance Associate
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
12.2012 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
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