Robert Powell
Fargo,ND
Summary
Old enough to retire, but not tired enough to stop working (and learning).
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute HS Science Teacher
West Fargo Public Schools
West Fargo, ND
10.2019 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Patient Access Representative/Valet Parking Attendant
Sanford Medical Center
Fargo, ND
09.2018 - 07.2022
- Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
- Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks.
- Received patient deductibles and co-pay amounts and discussed options to satisfy remainder of patient financial obligations.
- Helped co-workers, resolved work queues and covered phone system as needed.
- Assisted patients/visitors with mobility needs and park & return their vehicles as needed.
Patient Access Representative/Material Handler/Sterile Processing Technician
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
Laramie, WY
04.1988 - 07.2018
- Primary educator/trainer for Patient Access Representatives for department.
- Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Cleaned and prepared surgical instruments for steam or gas sterilization.
HS Chemistry & Biology Teacher
Will Supply On Request.
Will Supply On Request, USA & Australia
09.1968 - 06.1980
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Biology Education
Valley City State University
Valley City, ND08.1971
Skills
- Educational Settings
- Administrative Updates
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Dispatcher Communication
- Ambulance Transport
- First Aid
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Materials Handling Safety Training
- Calm and Effective Under Pressure
- Database Search and Data Entry Skills
- Strong interest in learning new things
- Resolving Problems
- Work Quality Evaluation
- Verifying Eligibility
Accomplishments
Two wonderful daughters and six grandchildren.
First recipient of the, "Blue Duck" award at SMCF's P.A.R. Dept.
Affiliations
American Legion, NRA, Elks, Moose, G.O.P., Sons of Norway.
Walking, biking, reading, Wondrium courses, traveling, socializing, etc.
Walk/hike 2-4 miles every day with my dog, Sam. Biking is easy in flat Fargo. Wondrium are like on-line correspondence courses (without tests) on a multitude of subjects.
Languages
French and Norwegian
Limited Working
Timeline
Substitute HS Science Teacher
West Fargo Public Schools
10.2019 - Current
Patient Access Representative/Valet Parking Attendant
Sanford Medical Center
09.2018 - 07.2022
Patient Access Representative/Material Handler/Sterile Processing Technician
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
04.1988 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Biology Education
Valley City State University
HS Chemistry & Biology Teacher
Will Supply On Request.
09.1968 - 06.1980
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