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Nishelle Smith

Philadelphia,Pennsylvania

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking a part-time position.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Intake Specialist

Merakey Behavior Health Urgent Care Center
06.2024 - Current
  • Handles confidential information with discretion and diplomacy
  • Creates and maintains intermediate to moderately complex spreadsheets and databases and prepares reports, tables, charts
  • Provides detailed information about BHUCC services and other behavioral health resources and programs
  • Responsible for registering individuals into the BHUCC and ensuring intake documentation is completed
  • Utilizes experience (as a Peer) to offer support and encouragement to individuals experiencing behavioral health urgent care challenges
  • Provides appropriate referrals to internal BHUCC services and external community-based organizations as needed
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of interactions, referrals made, and support provided in the BHUCC's electronic health records system
  • Cross trained with Admin Assistant to provide support during high volume times.

Medical Records Clerk

Merakey Parkside Recovery
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Collecting and filing important documents, including medical records, test results
  • Processing records relating to discharges, transfers, admissions and deaths
  • Maintaining confidentiality of all patients' medical records
  • Ensuring that all patient documents and files comply with relevant policies and legislative requirements
  • Digitizing paper records onto computer systems, recording treatments and illnesses using clinical coding
  • Collecting statistics on discharges, waiting lists and admission numbers
  • Protecting medical records from defacement or loss before the end of retention periods.

Hairstylist/Receptionist

Blessed Hairitage
12.2005 - 12.2022
  • Completed in-home services for elderly clients unable to travel to salon
  • Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered
  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.

File Clerk

Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia
12.2000 - 07.2005
  • Prepared new files and assigned tracking identification numbers, resulting in faster retrievals
  • Tracked incoming and outgoing files and materials and maintained accurate records for potential discrepancies
  • Responded to internal and external requests for information
  • Examined, categorized and sorted incoming documents
  • Located missing file materials to help teams meet project deadlines and avoid lost man-hours.

Medical Assistant

Philadelphia Woman's Center
11.1996 - 04.2000
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing
  • Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
  • Schedule appointments and registered patients.

Education

No Degree - Certified Peer Specialist

Mental Health Partnership
Philadelphia, PA
11.2023

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Customer Service
  • Data collection
  • Computer skills
  • Microsoft office
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Records Management
  • Research and analysis
  • Insurance Verification
  • Active Listening
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Timeline

Intake Specialist

Merakey Behavior Health Urgent Care Center
06.2024 - Current

Medical Records Clerk

Merakey Parkside Recovery
08.2022 - 04.2024

Hairstylist/Receptionist

Blessed Hairitage
12.2005 - 12.2022

File Clerk

Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia
12.2000 - 07.2005

Medical Assistant

Philadelphia Woman's Center
11.1996 - 04.2000

No Degree - Certified Peer Specialist

Mental Health Partnership
Nishelle Smith