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Sarah Anderson

Saint Cloud,MN

Summary

Dedicated Social Worker with expertise in assessing client needs and creating customized intervention plans. Skilled in connecting clients with community resources to navigate complex challenges. Committed to advocating for client rights and improving access to social services, resulting in enhanced well-being and positive outcomes.

Overview

1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker

MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Facilitated foster care placements to provide stable and nurturing environments for children.
  • Managed child protection cases to ensure safety and well-being of children.
  • Collaborated with children and families to achieve goals and connect them with necessary resources.
  • Attended court hearings, team meetings, school meetings, parent meetings.
  • Completed case notes, safety plans, case plans, court reports.

Coding Specialist

CENTRACARE HEALTH
02.2012 - 05.2024
  • Coded physician charges and communicated daily with physicians and staff to address and resolve denials.
  • Achieved Registered Health Information Technician certification
  • Earned RHIT certification to demonstrate expertise in health information practices. to enhance professional qualifications and expertise.

Senior Billing Specialist

PROSOURCE
03.2003 - 08.2011
  • Followed up with insurance companies on claim payments, denials, and appeals to expedite resolution.
  • Conducted follow-up communications with insurance companies regarding claims.
  • Collaborated with coders to correct claims and submitted revised claims and appeals.
  • Led multiple team projects to ensure successful completion and collaboration.
  • Achieved CCAT and CPAT certifications to enhance professional qualifications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
Saint Cloud, MN
08.2020 - 05.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology

RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
Saint Cloud, MN
01.1999 - 03.2003

Skills

  • Licensed social worker (LSW)
  • Child protection practices
  • Case management
  • Safety planning
  • Referral management
  • Legal documentation
  • Court hearings
  • Child advocacy
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Organizational management
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Advocacy skills
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Confidential recordkeeping

Certification

  • Licensed Social Worker
    Minnesota Board of Social Work
    August 2026

Timeline

Social Worker

MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE
06.2024 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2020 - 05.2024

Coding Specialist

CENTRACARE HEALTH
02.2012 - 05.2024

Senior Billing Specialist

PROSOURCE
03.2003 - 08.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology

RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
01.1999 - 03.2003
Sarah Anderson