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LaPorsha Horton

Longview,TX

Summary

Currently an Early Intervention Specialist/Service Coordinator knowledgeable in play-based therapy and fostering multicultural competence. Tailoring interventions for enhanced child development and seamless transitions into educational settings. Renowned for strategic planning and parent coaching, significantly improving client outcomes. Knowledgeable with strong foundation in early childhood development and family support. Successfully implemented intervention plans that fostered significant progress in developmental milestones. Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with families and multidisciplinary teams. Experienced with coordinating and managing service operations to ensure optimal performance. Utilizes strong communication and organizational skills to streamline processes and enhance customer satisfaction. Knowledge of team collaboration and effective problem-solving to meet dynamic needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Intervention Specialist/Service Coordinator

Community Healthcore
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Coordinated and managed early intervention services for a caseload of XX children, ensuring timely delivery of appropriate interventions
  • Collaborated with families, therapists, and other service providers to develop individualized family service plans (IFSPs) that addressed the unique needs of each child
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility for early intervention services and identify areas of developmental concern
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of all client interactions, progress notes, and service coordination activities in compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Provided ongoing support and guidance to families by connecting them with community resources, educational programs, and therapeutic services
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay updated on best practices in early childhood development and special education services
  • Implemented strategies to promote family engagement in their child's therapy sessions through parent coaching techniques
  • Supported families during transitions from early intervention services into preschool or other educational settings by providing guidance on available options and facilitating smooth transitions
  • Collaborated with families to develop tailored intervention plans, resulting in improved child outcomes.
  • Enhanced child development by implementing individualized early intervention strategies and techniques.
  • Developed clear goals for each child based on assessment results, guiding the implementation of tailored interventions.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions for children from early intervention programs into school settings by collaborating closely with educational teams.
  • Evaluated children''s progress and adjusted interventions accordingly for continued growth and development.

Scheduler

Texas Oncology
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Updated reports and daily logs for management use and permanent files.
  • Entered information into system to update status reports.
  • Provided delay updates and information regarding special circumstances.
  • Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate staff members.
  • Made phone calls and sent emails to establish leads.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients in person or by telephone.
  • Confirmed with patients about appointments and rescheduled missed appointments.
  • Used iKnowMed Generation 2 and AthenaNet-Centricity to document calls and schedule appointments.
  • Sent appointment reminder letters and made phone calls to patients to remind them of upcoming appointment.
  • Meticulously entered client and service information when booking appointments.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to patients when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Improved operations by working with co-workers and patients to find workable solutions.

Data Validation Specialist

Acclaim Radiology Management
10.2018 - 08.2022
  • Gather information from multiple sources to simplify billing and organize accounts.
  • Comply with all HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations to protect patients' medical records and information.
  • Review patient records, identify medical codes and create invoices for billing purposes.
  • Ensure all sensitive information is backed up and stored on secure systems constantly.
  • Verify proper ICD-10 coding on claims.
  • Liaise between patients, insurance companies and billing office.
  • Bill charges for patients and ensure correct diagnostic coding.
  • File and update patient information and medical records.
  • Apply charges and update patient records by using CPU and provided information from hospitals/Doctor's office.
  • Perform billing and verify coding procedures for emergency room, inpatient and outpatient services.
  • Maintain accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
  • Bill 1000+ charges on a day to day basis.
  • Follow guidelines and batch procedures to properly bill charges in a timely manner.
  • Use Excel Spreadsheet on a daily basis.
  • Respond to requests for information from various individuals by providing the necessary documents.
  • Confirm patient information and verify insurance.
  • Post charges for various in-state/out-of-state hospitals and doctors offices.
  • Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
  • Enter client information into databases quickly and with minimal errors.

Supervisor/Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

Medical Billing & Consulting
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • Recorded and filed patient data.
  • Performed full-cycle medical billing in a fast-paced medical billing company.
  • Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.
  • Appropriately and correctly identified errors and re-filed denied/rejected claims as they were received from the Patient Account Representative.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations by appropriately handling patient information.
  • Verified and abstracted all medical data to assign appropriate codes for hospital inpatient records.
  • Consistently ensured proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses and procedures.
  • Accurately entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software.
  • Quickly responded to staff and inquiries regarding CPT codes.
  • Confirmed patient information and verified insurance.
  • Evaluated the accuracy of provider charges, including dates of service, procedures, level of care, locations, diagnoses, and patient information
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Intern

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • During this internship I worked under the Family Based branch of Child Protective Services as a Family Based Safety Service Specialist or FBSS Specialist.
  • As an intern I had the opportunity to shadow and/or follow caseworkers as they visited homes to assess the risk of child abuse/neglect, plan for child safety, and strengthen families so they can function without CPS intervention.
  • I also had the opportunity to assess a few cases by myself.
  • As a FBSS Specialist we also talked with families about their income, money management, and personal relationships.
  • We provided services, resources, and community support to achieve child safety while educating and encouraging parents/guardians to change previous behaviors that led to child abuse/neglect.
  • At times we had to interact with people who directly abused/neglected their child/children, people who were angry and scared and sometimes having to remove children from their homes or that were in dangerous situations; all the while documenting all casework activity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
12-2015

Skills

  • Play-Based Therapy
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Child development expertise
  • Individualized assessment
  • Parent Coaching and Support
  • Family-Centered Approach
  • Transition planning
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Teacher Collaboration
  • Parent Communication
  • Strategic Planning
  • Proficient in [Software]

Timeline

Early Intervention Specialist/Service Coordinator

Community Healthcore
01.2023 - 10.2024

Scheduler

Texas Oncology
08.2021 - 01.2023

Data Validation Specialist

Acclaim Radiology Management
10.2018 - 08.2022

Supervisor/Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

Medical Billing & Consulting
05.2017 - 06.2018

Intern

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
05.2015 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Prairie View A&M University

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