Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
Generic

Tara Weathers

Kent

Summary

Committed community health worker with experience in providing support and services to diverse populations. Skilled in conducting health education sessions, facilitating access to healthcare services, and advocating for individual and community needs. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals to implement community health initiatives. Made significant contributions to improving health outcomes and increasing awareness on preventive care in previous roles.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Health Facilitator

Valley Medical Center
Renton
02.2022 - 03.2025
  • Analyze and apply concepts associated with protocol, policy, and guidelines. Assist the RN care manager with patient populations requiring care management support.
  • Collaborate with providers and other care team members in reviewing relevant quality measures related to population health. Develop professional relationships with community resources that are used by VMC to care for populations of patients.
  • Developed relationships with key partners, including hospitals, clinics, schools, and churches, to increase access to quality healthcare services.
  • Provided community health education to individuals and groups on topics such as nutrition, fitness, disease prevention, and mental health. Provided referrals for additional medical support when needed.

Food Service Team Member

Ikea
Renton
11.2019 - 06.2022
  • Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
  • Prepared hot and cold beverages for customers following recipes accurately.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Monitored food temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards were met.

Financial Advocate

Valley Medical Center
Renton
09.2017 - 02.2022
  • Provided Social Services with support in determining patient eligibility for various assistance programs at multiple governmental levels.
  • Facilitated completion of forms related to Disability and Medical Necessity for enhanced patient assistance.
  • Initiated authorization process for upcoming procedures at VMC pain clinic. Verified financial data and identified and made recommendations to prevent and correct financial and accounting errors and inconsistencies.
  • Coordinated funding requirements with clients and drafted documents while analyzing, tracking and reporting data.

Care Coordinator

Overlake Pulmonary Medicine
Bellevue
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • Ensured timely processing of patient drug authorizations. Facilitated the completion of referral requests by coordinating with specialty offices and handling communication. Communicated with insurers to gather required information on benefits and precertifications.
  • Coordinated with diagnostic imaging centers for prompt MRI and CT Scan appointments, prioritizing high-risk patients. Supplied essential information to facilitate pharmacy claims.
  • Documented call tracking notes with every received or made call, fax, and email during the prior authorization process. Maintained accurate client records in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Approached patients and engaged in conversation through the use of effective interpersonal and people skills. Coordinated with other health professionals to develop individualized plans of care for patients.

Patient Access Coordinator

Overlake Medical Oncology
Bellevue
06.2015 - 04.2017
  • Consistently delivered superior service quality in a high volume clinical setting. Recorded relevant patient account information in EMR system. Processed patient co-pays, deductibles, and other payments, ensuring accurate financial records.
  • Managed appointment timelines for laboratory tests, infusions, and office consultations. Collaborated with insurance companies to resolve billing discrepancies and pre-certification issues. Processed patient co-pays, deductibles, and other payments, ensuring accurate financial records.
  • Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new clinic staff. Implemented patient satisfaction surveys to identify areas for improvement.
  • Verified patients' insurance and payment methods during admissions or check-in processes. Organized and maintained records by updating and obtaining both personal and financial information from patients.

Patient Access Technician (PAT)

Multicare
Auburn
10.2012 - 06.2015
  • Facilitated patient intake by handling necessary documentation for both clinical and financial processes. Oversaw meticulous registration of patient information.
  • Ensured accurate registration, maximum cash flow, and reimbursements for MultiCare System. Work closely with both the financial team and the clinical team to ensure the optimum patient experience.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support. Responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.

Patient Service Representative

Auburn Regional Medical Center
Auburn
07.2011 - 10.2012
  • Streamlined patient entry and ensured proper documentation for both clinical care and financial processes. Handled high volume of incoming calls, providing exceptional customer service to patients and families.
  • Verified insurance information, collected payments, and scheduled appointments. Participated in training sessions to stay updated on healthcare policies and registration software.
  • Informed patients about payment options, billing policies, and procedures related to their visit or procedure. Obtained informed consent and payment documentation from patients and filed in system.

Education

Associate of Arts - Communications

HIghline Community College
DesMoines, WA
04-2003

Skills

  • Care management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Community outreach
  • Health education
  • Data analysis
  • Insurance verification
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Patient registration
  • Family assistance
  • Patient intake
  • Insurance verifying
  • Electronic medical records
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Patient education
  • Conflict resolution
  • Financial counseling
  • Collaborative Problem-solving
  • Patient Satisfaction Metrics

Volunteer Experience

VMC Labor Pool Volunteer, Valley Medical Center, Unknown, WA, 04/01/20, 06/01/20, Worked in Supply and Distribution during the COVID Pandemic., Responsible for receiving, data entry, and promptly distributing all supplies within the facility., Reviewed and maintained all Min/Max levels for storeroom safety stock.

Timeline

Community Health Facilitator

Valley Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2025

Food Service Team Member

Ikea
11.2019 - 06.2022

Financial Advocate

Valley Medical Center
09.2017 - 02.2022

Care Coordinator

Overlake Pulmonary Medicine
04.2017 - 09.2017

Patient Access Coordinator

Overlake Medical Oncology
06.2015 - 04.2017

Patient Access Technician (PAT)

Multicare
10.2012 - 06.2015

Patient Service Representative

Auburn Regional Medical Center
07.2011 - 10.2012

Associate of Arts - Communications

HIghline Community College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Tara Weathers