Tanesha Goodwin
Lexington,SC
Summary
Skilled Health Unit Coordinator, Public Health Assistant and Clinical Certified Medical Assistant with a Master’s Degree in Public Health. Growing experience in educating the public on health issues, developing public health plans, referring clients to community services, and coordinating outreach projects. Substantial experience in allocating resources, solving sensitive issues, streamlining organizational processes, and training cross-functional teams. Continually exceeds expectations by building strong relationships and works well with people at all levels of the organization including stakeholders, staff, and clients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Unit Coordinator
Prisma Health
Columbia, SC
01.2014 - 01.2024
- Communicated with patients and medical staff to convey important information and facilitate smooth unit operations
- Built work schedules, assigned tasks to staff members, processed personnel information, and produced patient reports
- Efficiently explained policies, procedures, and services to patients and led goal planning activities to ensure consistency
- Initiated eligibility checks and facilitated authorizations for medications and procedures by using third-party websites
- Resolved issues surrounding patient accounts and communicated with healthcare professionals and insurance companies
- Effectively reviewed patient data, prepared data reports, and signed off on release of information requests as needed
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas
- Successfully improved satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems and communicating information clearly.
Public Health Assistant
Springfield Place
Newberry, SC
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Analyzed patient data, focusing on simplifying complex care processes for Alzheimer’s patients in a long-term care facility
- Identified and applied for grants and acquired alternate funding as needed to support health education programs
- Monitored health trends specific to long-term care settings, focusing on Alzheimer's, to develop targeted health education
- Gathered data to meet specific project objectives and provided extensive clerical support to manage correspondence
- Managed large projects along with collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish organizational strategies
- Efficiently composed and proofread business memos, letters, or reports to ensure error-free communication efforts
- Evaluated and monitored the quality and effectiveness of services to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Strategically responded to any special requests from clients with unique needs and followed up to ensure satisfaction.
Certified Medical Assistant
Precious Jewels Medical
Columbia , SC
01.2008 - 02.2012
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
Certified Medical Assistant
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence, SC
11.2002 - 10.2011
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Education
Master of Science, Public Health -
Chamberlain University
03.2024
Bachelor of Science, Public Health -
South University
10.2022
Skills
- Educating the Public on Health Issues
- Developing Public Health Plans
- Referring Clients to Community Services
- Project & Time Management
- Setting Budgets & Allocating Resources
- Organization & Attention to Detail
- Assessing Community Health Issues
- Training Cross-Functional Teams
- Streamlining Organizational Processes
- Resolving Complex & Sensitive Issues
- Evaluating & Verifying Information
- Developing & Managing Schedules
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, 03/2021
- BLS CPR Certified
Accomplishments
- Epsilon Psi Chapter of Delta Omega Honor Society in Public Health
Timeline
Health Unit Coordinator
Prisma Health
01.2014 - 01.2024
Public Health Assistant
Springfield Place
03.2012 - 01.2014
Certified Medical Assistant
Precious Jewels Medical
01.2008 - 02.2012
Certified Medical Assistant
McLeod Regional Medical Center
11.2002 - 10.2011
Master of Science, Public Health -
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science, Public Health -
South University
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