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Tajiana Hood

District Heights,MD

Summary

Detail-oriented Healthcare Administrative Specialist with 5+ years of experience supporting inpatient units, coordinating patient care, managing clinical documentation, and delivering high‑quality customer service in fast‑paced hospital environments. Skilled in EHR navigation, patient record management, provider communication, insurance verification, and unit workflow coordination. Known for accuracy, professionalism, and the ability to multitask during high-volume clinical operations. Completed an M.S. in Health Administration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Services Coordinator

Bright Beginnings Daycare
07.2025 - Current
  • Responsible for the accurate input of all health, nutrition, and environmental health-related data and other data systems, including health information for Center-Base and Home-Base children, Nurse Service Tickets, Nutrition Summaries, Screening Results, Immunizations, Well Child Exams, Child Health Assessments, Nutrition Assessments, Post-Partum Screening Results, and Dental Home Verifications.
  • Ensured accuracy of Weekly Meal Count calculations and USDA Enrollment documentation; entered meal count data into appropriate databases.
  • Tracked all 45-day and 90-day health-related data for Center-Base and Home-Base children; compiled monthly reports and communicated with Home Visitors regarding missing or overdue health information.
  • Entered all screening results (height/weight, vision, hearing, dental, HGB/HCT), including sick notes and incident reports.
  • Conducted regular inventory of health, environmental health, and nutrition supplies; ordered and logged expenditures; prepared and delivered supplies for classrooms and Home Visitors.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of child health records, including filing, organizing, and copying sensitive documents.
  • Supported the Health Services Manager with monthly and quarterly meetings and events, including preparing agendas, minutes, training logs, and parent communications.
  • Prepared reports and documents for leadership, including Health & Safety Screeners, newsletters, health alerts, and daily mailbox communications.
  • Supported Nurse & Nutritionist Consultants with program-wide screenings and projects, preparing consent forms, surveys, reminders, and meeting materials.
  • Assisted kitchen staff as needed with meal coverage, deliveries, and environmental tasks.
  • Processed and responded promptly to health and environmental service requests.
  • Supported year-round health initiatives and special projects such as Children’s Dental Health Month, Women’s Healthy Heart Month, WIC Club, HSAC, Asthma Club, Eat Right Live Well, School Breakfast Week, National Nutrition Month, and Child Safety Month.

Oncall Elderly Caregiver

My Way
11.2017 - Current
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.

Senior Clinical Operations

Children's National Hospital
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Supported inpatient units by managing patient records, updating charts, and ensuring real‑time accuracy in Epic and Cerner.
  • Coordinated 50+ inpatient cases daily, facilitating communication between nurses, physicians, social workers, and support teams.
  • Verified insurance eligibility and pre-authorizations, decreasing claim denials by 20% and reducing patient delays.
  • Streamlined discharge planning documentation,
  • Trained and provided ongoing oversight for two administrative staff members, offering guidance on documentation standards, workflow procedures, and communication protocols; served as a lead resource for operational questions.

Fraud Specialist

Discover
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Handle customer inquiries regarding potential fraud and security-related issues on their accounts.
  • Conduct caller authentication and verify flagged transactions to determine if they are fraudulent.
  • Take incoming calls and make outbound calls to customers to resolve issues or gather information.
  • Escalate risk and customer-impacting issues to management as needed.
  • Mark fraudulent activity on accounts and assist customers with updating their information or cards.

Customer Service Representative (Contract)

Apex Systems
12.2021 - 12.2022

(CDC Project)

  • Served as the primary point of contact for the CDC COVID-19 testing hotline, resolving inquiries with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Coordinated the dispatch of test kits and provided clear guidance to callers regarding testing procedures and next steps.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.

(VETERANS PROJECT)

  • Provided front-line support by greeting and assisting veterans, answering calls, sorting mail, and monitoring sensitive security and financial transactions.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality and accuracy while managing client records, legal documentation, and administrative workflows.
  • Supported daily operations by managing inbound calls, scheduling appointments, and completing detailed data-entry tasks across multiple databases.
  • Resolved 50+ cases per day, contributing to a 98% customer satisfaction score through efficient and empathetic service.

(HOUSING SPECIALIST)

  • Reviewed New York State resident applications and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance with program checklist requirements.
  • Identified and documented missing or incorrect information by entering detailed case notes into the system to support timely verification and follow-up.

Unemployment Claims Specialist(Contract)

TDB Communications
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Provided telephonic support to claimants, offering guidance and assistance with unemployment benefits applications and claims processing.
  • Responded to a variety of inquiries, resolving issues related to claims, eligibility, and documentation requirements.
  • Maintained confidential client information and ensured compliance with privacy regulations while handling sensitive data.
  • Processed 100+ claims per week, ensuring timely and accurate benefits distribution.

Education

Master of Science - Health Administration

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration Leadership

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Goodwill Excel Center
Washington, DC
12-2020

Skills

  • Healthcare management
  • HIPAA
  • Quality improvement
  • Resource allocation
  • Patient Registration
  • Chart Management
  • Medical Terminology
  • Clinical Workflows
  • Inpatient Coordination
  • Discharge Support
  • Insurance Verification
  • Prior Authorizations

Certification

  • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Health Services Coordinator

Bright Beginnings Daycare
07.2025 - Current

Senior Clinical Operations

Children's National Hospital
07.2024 - 07.2025

Fraud Specialist

Discover
10.2022 - 10.2023

Customer Service Representative (Contract)

Apex Systems
12.2021 - 12.2022

Unemployment Claims Specialist(Contract)

TDB Communications
03.2020 - 03.2022

Oncall Elderly Caregiver

My Way
11.2017 - Current

Master of Science - Health Administration

Capella University

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration Leadership

Capella University

High School Diploma -

Goodwill Excel Center
Tajiana Hood