Sariah Wallace
Normal,IL
Summary
Motivated integrated health and wellness student seeking internship in unit assistants to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeedHighly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dependable Unit Assistant with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments. Talent for enhancing the promotion of health and prevention of disease through public presentation and training workshops that target both community support workers and laypeople. Adept at leading groups and working with individuals to address different concerns.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Services Representative
Heritage Health: Therapy & Senior Care
Normal, IL
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Greeted patients upon arrival and ensured they had the necessary paperwork completed
- Assisted with patient registration, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling
- Coordinated with medical staff to ensure proper patient care was provided in a timely manner
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness of data entry
- Provided information regarding billing procedures and payment options to patients
- Processed payments through cash register accurately and efficiently
- Checked-in patients for scheduled appointments by verifying demographic information, updating as needed, collecting co-payments, verifying insurance coverage
- Compiled daily reports on number of patients seen, services rendered
- Scheduled follow-up visits as needed based on physician instructions
Home Health Aide
Addus Home Health Care
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame
Unit Assistant
Heritage Health: Therapy & Senior Care
Normal, IL
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked closely with different levels of personnel to develop diverse, relevant skill sets and support unit needs
- Oversaw resident care to promote quality physical, mental, and psychological treatment
- Stocked medical supplies, medications, and equipment to maintain essential items for the unit
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or administrative staff
- Adhered to company policies and compliance regulations to protect patient confidentiality
- Maintained updated knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature
Pharmacy Technician
Jewels Osco
Normal, IL
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitored supply inventory and promptly submitted replenishment orders to prevent shortages
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system
- Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods
Education
Radiology -
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL05.2027
Some College - Public Health Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2026
High School Diploma -
Lindblom Math & Science
Chicago, IL06.2022
Skills
- Proper Labeling Procedures
- Pharmacy Operations
- Point of Sale Systems Proficiency
- Ordering and Stocking Medications
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Payment Processing
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Insurance Billing
- Insurance Verification
- Labeling Prescriptions
- Patient Care and Safety
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Emotional and Social Support
- Advising Patients
- Cleaning and Sterilizing
- Problem-Solving
- Knowledge of Medical Terms
- Patient Care Delivery
- Flexible Schedule
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Health Promotion
- Scientific terminology
- Research abilities
- Health communication
- Interventions understanding
- Patient Registration
- Patient confidentiality
- Healthcare knowledge
Additionalinformation - Participation
BAXTER CENTER FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION, 2021-2022
Timeline
Patient Services Representative
Heritage Health: Therapy & Senior Care
03.2024 - 05.2024
Home Health Aide
Addus Home Health Care
05.2023 - 02.2024
Unit Assistant
Heritage Health: Therapy & Senior Care
11.2022 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Jewels Osco
10.2022 - 03.2023
Radiology -
Heartland Community College
Some College - Public Health Education
Illinois State University
High School Diploma -
Lindblom Math & Science