Stephanie Jimenez
Lancaster,Ca
Summary
Organized, dedicated, and ambitious professional with excellent attention to detail and a thirst for learning Offering 3 years of military experience as a Military Police Officer, experience as a Police Officer for the Department of Defense as well as a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s in forensic psychology. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Department of Defense (U.S Air Force)
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Perform and enforce the full range of police officer duties within the military installation
- Perform the full range of Base Entry Controller duties
- Ensure individuals requesting access to the installation have the proper identification credentials before entering
- Perform the full range of duties for defending protection-level resources
- Serve as a Security Forces Dispatcher for the installation
- Knowledge of police officer procedures and operating methods to perform the full range of police officer activities independently
- Knowledge of special operating requirements, methods, and procedures for enforcing specialized personnel access controls and preventing unauthorized access to areas where stringent security requirements are enforced
- Knowledge of the rights of detained individuals and organizational rules regarding the appropriate use of force to be used in the apprehension of persons
- Knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques for functioning as a quick reaction force team member in support of integrated base defense and of the operation of specialized weapons, security systems, and equipment.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Knowledge of the tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary for preparation and response to catastrophic events, enemy attacks, and related threats to installations
- Ability to operate the Incident Management System and the Security Force Management Information System.
Medical Billing
Dr. Nitin Shah
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Act as a liaison between insurers, medical offices, and patients
- Handle confidential information and abide by HIPAA laws and other medical policies
- Conduct audits
- Perform completion of claims to payers
- Achieve maximum reimbursement for services provided
- Properly code medical services, diagnosis, treatments, and more
- Invoice patients and insurance companies for claims or payments
- Track and collect payments, including setting up payment plans for outstanding bills
- Correct rejected insurance claims and coding errors/ Manage patient insurance claims and payment plans
- Complete Medicare and Medi-Cal reviews/ Submit billing data to the appropriate insurance providers.
- Updated patient financial information to guarantee accuracy.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Assisted in preparation of medical reports for external parties.
- Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
- Sorted and distributed incoming and outgoing medical records.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
- Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
Military Police Officer
United States Army
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Apply military police law enforcement doctrine regarding authority, jurisdiction, constitutional law, and military code of justice
- Arrest and detain suspects; respond to crimes of violence; provide first aid
- Demonstrate proficiency using a firearm and use of force
- Respond to and initiate preliminary criminal investigations; preserve crime scene evidence; identify and interview victims and witnesses; perform traffic control, accident investigations and crime prevention activities
- Knowledge of police officer procedures and operating methods to perform the full range of police officer activities independently
- Knowledge of special operating requirements, methods, and procedures for enforcing specialized personnel access controls and preventing unauthorized access to areas where stringent security requirements are enforced
- Knowledge of the rights of detained individuals and organizational rules regarding the appropriate use of force to be used in the apprehension of persons
- Knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques for functioning as a quick reaction force team member in support of integrated base defense and of the operation of specialized weapons, security systems, and equipment
- Knowledge of the tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary for preparation and response to catastrophic events, enemy attacks, and related threats to installations
- Ability to operate the Incident Management System and the Security Force Management Information System
- Responded to emergency situations using the appropriate escalation of force followed by established protocols
- Maintain shift report, and hourly communication with company personnel
- Prevent security breaches in an access-controlled corporate building.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Documented and organized security information accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
- Secured storage of weapons, ammunition and explosives to prevent theft and accidents.
- Utilized surveillance equipment to monitor security of personnel and property.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $1,000.
- Maintained security of local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
- Executed search and seizure operations in strict accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Searched vehicles, buildings and homes for evidence of stolen property.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN08.2023
Certificate - Medical Billing/Coding
San Juaquin Valley College
Lancaster Ca05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Administraion
DeVry University
Palmdale,Ca10.2017
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster,Ca05.2013
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Handling Pressure
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Computer Proficiency
- Punctuality
- Communication Skills
- Team Player
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Traffic Direction
Coursework
- Leadership Development Course, 40, Understand the mental factors that enhance performance - Apply mental techniques to produce consistent and high-level performances in self and others - increased awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of how the mind influences performances and the performances of your subordinates. - Ability to utilize mental techniques across individual and collective task training - Ability to communicate and integrate mental techniques effectively into training and increase understanding of when to reach back to systematically develop mental strength.
- Structured Self-Development SSD1, Support team members in promoting organizational goals - Ability to utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to apply strategies of critical thinking to develop solutions - Ability to collaborate with others to accomplish the organization's goals and objectives - Ability to provide support to members to advance their leadership development.
Timeline
Police Officer
Department of Defense (U.S Air Force)
09.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Billing
Dr. Nitin Shah
07.2019 - 09.2019
Military Police Officer
United States Army
12.2015 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Purdue Global University
Certificate - Medical Billing/Coding
San Juaquin Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Administraion
DeVry University
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
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