Tamara Johnson
Kernersville,NC
Summary
With a proven track record at Atrium Health Wake Forest Medical Center, I excel in healthcare administration and patient care, demonstrating exceptional proficiency in electronic health records and vital signs assessment. My expertise has significantly enhanced patient scheduling efficiency and care quality, showcasing strong organizational and compassionate patient interaction skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
W.G. Bill Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Salisbury, NC
04.2023 - Current
- Take accurate vital signs (i.e., blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature) and other required measurements (i.e., height, weight, head circumference)
- Provides restorative nursing care with oversight by RN
- Works with assigned patients/residents using a variety approach for the purpose of promoting independence, maintaining practicable level of functioning, self-reliance, and encouraging patients/residents to accept responsibility for their own behavior
- Shares patient/resident information and reactions with the interdisciplinary team
- Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment
- Recognizes and reports problems and makes suggestions for corrective actions
- Delivers safe, basic physical and emotional care to patients/residents with simple to complex needs while developing technical skills under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
- Demonstrates proper hand hygiene and utilizes appropriate isolation precautions as needed
- Documents care provided using established templates and notes in CPRS and reports to licensed staff any significant observations
- Assists with escorting patients/residents to appointments using stretcher, wheelchair or other mobility device as needed
Front desk/ Clinical Research Assistant
High Point Clinical Trial Center
High Point, NC
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Scan, file medical records and consents for upcoming clinical study
- Verify and update insurance information
- Perform pre-screening assessments such as obtaining vital signs, EKGs, urine samples and breathalyzers
- Review patients' records upon completion of their visits and ensure that all follow-up care has been scheduled
Call Center Representative
First Horizon Bank
Winston Salem, NC
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Data entry of members information and transactions into online banking software
- Open and close accounts, including checking and savings and lines of credit
- Manage high call volume and average time in a fast paced and challenging call center environment
- Receive and complete all wire and stop payment requests
- Block and reissue cards due to fraudulent activity
HIM/ Health Specialist II
Atrium Health Wake Forest Medical Center
Winston Salem, NC
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Processes requests for medical information from outside hospitals, clinics, and physicians and composes responses to routine requests for release of patient information
- Processes and maintains medical records, analyzes, and compiles medical record documents
- Scan approved documents into Electronic Health Records System and file health information documents into the patient's charts
- Accessing and release of medical records in a highly complex, multispecialty acute care hospital
- Knowledge of standard procedures, utilizing medical records, and medical terminology
- Updates and verifies demographic information
- Provides information regarding hospital policies, procedures, and locations to patients, family members, and staff
- Practical knowledge of computerized data entry, information processing systems and software related to patient care
Education
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist -
Fast Track Career Prep
Wilson, NC09.2020
Electronic Health Records, Pharmacy Assistant - Healthcare
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston Salem, NC01-2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Liberty Healthcare
Winston Salem, NC 09.2021 - 01.2022
Skills
- Vital signs assessment
- Electronic health records
- Healthcare administration
- Medical terminology
- Patient scheduling
- Patient care techniques
- Work, Tamara.johnson13@va.gov
- Personal, Reneej8526@gmail.com
Languages
English
Native language
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leaveWork-life balanceQuote
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.
Certification
Nursing Assistant
Electronic Health Records
Pharmacy Assistant
Billing and Coding
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
W.G. Bill Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Liberty Healthcare
09.2021 - 01.2022
Front desk/ Clinical Research Assistant
High Point Clinical Trial Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Call Center Representative
First Horizon Bank
12.2019 - 12.2020
HIM/ Health Specialist II
Atrium Health Wake Forest Medical Center
04.2017 - 12.2019
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist -
Fast Track Career Prep
Electronic Health Records, Pharmacy Assistant - Healthcare
Forsyth Technical Community College
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