Tilisa Stokes
Behavioral Assistant
Mableton,GA
Summary
Compassionate behavioral assistant who provides individualized support to students with special needs. Experienced in creating and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support in classroom.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Behavioral Assistant
Nue Beginnings Residence Home
10.2022 - Current
- Provide transportation and behavioral aide services for children in foster care
- Advocate for children who are temporarily or permanently placed in DFCS custody
- Correspond with DFCS staff members, children, and foster parents to offer best possible services for all participants
- Redirect children who are struggling with behavioral issues and trauma
- Take foster children into community to provide life-skills, reinforcement and redirection as needed
- Provide individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development
- Establish and record teacher surveys to accurately determine professional development needs and strategies
- Interpret general objectives, laws, policies and procedures concerning Special Education program
- Coordinate one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Enhance student learning experiences by providing one-on-one support and guidance on social skills development.
- Communicate with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Administrative Assistant/Prior Authorizations Reviewer
Alliant Health Solutions
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Generated letters, update, and create memos, reports and correspond to emails, maintain, and track weekly Metric Totals
- Reviewed and referred Prior Authorizations to correct peer and nurse reviewers to ensure integrity of final decision
- Obtained, reviewed, and inputted insurance authorization and referrals prior to patient services
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice
- Managed over 200 emails and prior authorizations per day
Administrative Assistant/Medical Records File Clerk
Castle Medical, LLC
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Accurately recorded patient demographics, tests, physician/clinic, and insurance information into required databases
- Organized each day prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously completing expeditiously; familiar with ICD-10 test codes
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources
Laboratory Assistant/Accessioner
MNG Laboratories, LLC
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
- Developed and implemented new protocols to improve accuracy of laboratory results
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab
- Processed over 500 specimens per night
Laboratory Technician/Accessioner
Lab Corporation of America
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Entered patient demographics/test codes typing 60 WPM flawlessly as well as using 10-key 7000 KPH
- Recorded, resolved, and rejected all incomplete requisitions reducing delays of turnaround times for reporting
- Unpacked, Sorted, processed, and transported blood, urine, CSF, pap cultures, muscle, and paraffin tissue samples smoothly
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime
- Entered quality test results, scanned paperwork into SAP and monitored SAP for completion of inspections
Claims Processor
Cigna Healthcare
10.2006 - 07.2009
- Mastered various proprietary claim processing systems quickly allowing seamless adaptation to new technology initiatives within organization
- Reviewed applications and supporting documents to verify claims eligibility and accuracy
- Assisted in onboarding of new claims processors to familiarize with company procedures, policies and processes
- Followed-up on pended claims gathering required documentation to receive payments in a prompt fashion
Education
MBA - Clinical Mental Health
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 10.2022 - Current
Master’s in Business Administration -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL06.2016
Bachelor of Science -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL08.2012
Associate of Arts in Business -
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL07.2006
Diploma -
Kankakee High School
Kankakee, IL06.1993
Skills
Implementing Improvement Plans
undefinedTechnical Experience
- MS Word
- Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- ADP
- Windows XP/Vista/10
- Internet Explorer
- Lotus Notes
- Sharepoint
- PeopleSoft
- QuickBooks
- Mac OS X
- SAP
- Advanced MD
- ComTron
- Availity
- Publisher
- Linux
- HRIS
- Prior Authorization
Timeline
Behavioral Assistant
Nue Beginnings Residence Home
10.2022 - Current
MBA - Clinical Mental Health
Liberty University
10.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Prior Authorizations Reviewer
Alliant Health Solutions
08.2016 - 08.2022
Administrative Assistant/Medical Records File Clerk
Castle Medical, LLC
01.2015 - 08.2016
Laboratory Assistant/Accessioner
MNG Laboratories, LLC
01.2013 - 08.2014
Laboratory Technician/Accessioner
Lab Corporation of America
01.2010 - 01.2013
Claims Processor
Cigna Healthcare
10.2006 - 07.2009
Master’s in Business Administration -
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science -
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Arts in Business -
Olivet Nazarene University
Diploma -
Kankakee High School
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