Kimberly Jenkins
Hinesville,GA
Summary
Well-qualified Home Health Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs, and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prior Authorization Specialist/ DME
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
Marietta , Georgia
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Assessed eligibility and benefits of patients' health insurance coverage
- Request, track, and obtain pre-authorization from insurance carriers for medical and services for 100+ patients in a timely manner.
- Request, follow up, and secure prior authorizations prior to services being performed.
- Maintained a level of productivity suitable for the department.
- All communications and contacts with providers and personnel were clearly documented in accordance with standardized documentation requirements, including proper format.
- Prepared documentation from providers for recertification for insurance companies in a timely manner.
- Took phone calls for supply orders, service calls, and equipment pick-up.
Personal Care Assistant
Prosper Home Care
Atlanta , Georgia
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing, walking, bathing, and eating.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Ensured clients took medication on time.
- Provided companionship to 10+ clients.
- Acted quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
Direct Support Professional
Georgia Community Support and Solutions
Atlanta, Ga
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Performed personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and healthcare-related tasks.
- Ensured client safety and maintained a safe environment.
- Reminded and assisted clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training).
- Reported changes in client’s condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors
- Documented services provided.
- Performed home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.
- Accompanied clients to scheduled appointments and transported clients to day programs.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Charter Communications
Madison, WI
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Processed many customers' electronic and paper checks with accuracy.
- Conducted account research.
- Communicated with customers about accounts.
- Made adjustments to accounts as needed by adding discounts and coupons.
- Updated customer demographics as needed.
- Sort through incoming mail for mailed payments, refunds, and no mail receptacles.
Medical Assistant Intern
Marietta
Jacksonville, FL
05.2011 - 07.2011
- Inspected and tested lab equipment while setting up exam rooms for incoming patients.
- Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since the last treatment.
- Conducted eye and hearing exams and well as vitals for 15+ patients on a daily basis.
- Cleaned exam and patient rooms, including replacing bed sheets, sanitizing equipment, and taking out the garbage
- Obtained client's medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MN12.2022
Diploma - Administrative Medical Assistant
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN03.2018
Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Jacksonville, Florida03.2015
High School Diploma -
Statesboro High School
Statesboro, GA05.2008
Skills
- Healthcare Terminology
- Knowledge of HIPPA
- Communication Skills
- Customer Interaction and Satisfaction
- Behavior Redirection
- Housekeeping Duties
- Computer Literacy
- Patient Safety
- Self-Motivated
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Bedside Care
- Service Documentation
Certification
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant 06/2018-07/2022
National Healthcareer Association
Timeline
Prior Authorization Specialist/ DME
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
04.2019 - 07.2020
Personal Care Assistant
Prosper Home Care
03.2018 - 08.2018
Direct Support Professional
Georgia Community Support and Solutions
06.2017 - 02.2018
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Charter Communications
11.2015 - 06.2016
Medical Assistant Intern
Marietta
05.2011 - 07.2011
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Rasmussen College
Diploma - Administrative Medical Assistant
Austin Peay State University
Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Statesboro High School
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