JOKESHA THOMAS
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Well-rounded professional with healthcare industry and customer service experience. Able to provide timely, complete, and accurate data, maintain operations by following policies and procedures, and support administrative functions in conjunction with healthcare team.
Customer service skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers.
Effective problem solver, able to assess situations and identify solutions.
Knowledge of confidentiality guidelines outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
American Heart Association – Certified in CPR and First Aid.
Communication Platforms – MS Teams.
Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Type 45 WPM.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Medical Billing Accounts Receivable Collections Co-Pay Deductibles Co-Insurance EOBs
Revenue Cycle Management Posting Payments Government (Medicare & Medicaid) Third Party Payers
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Managed Care (HMO PPO POS) Workers Compensation Insurance Verification Insurance Claim Processing
CMS 1500 CMS 1450 (UB-04) Front Office Operations Medical Office Procedures Scheduling Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology HIPAA Compliance Medical Coding (ICD-10-CM HCPCS CPT)
EDUCATION
Ultimate Medical Academy Associate of Science Degree – Medical Billing and Coding, 2022
Ultimate Medical Academy HIPAA Essentials for Healthcare Professionals Certificate
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cognitive Development Center – Monroe, LA 05/2018 – Present
Resident Care Provider
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment, schedule appointments for patients, and train new hires.
Pass medications and assist with activities of daily living – personal hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
Handle light housekeeping duties, prepare meals, and run errands.
Document patient condition and activities and any changes to patient care plan.
Ensure confidentiality and privacy standards of protected health information.
GB Cooley Hospital – Monroe, LA 06/2013 – 05/2018
Resident Care Provider
Provided in-home personal care services based on established care plans and trained new hires.
Took vital signs and assisted with activities of daily living – mobility, personal hygiene, and feeding.
Kept household clean and organized, ran errands, and prepared and served meals.
Used MS Word to document services provided, patient condition, and changes in patient behavior.
Respected patient’s privacy and maintained confidentiality.
Lowes Retail Store – Monroe, LA 05/2008 – 05/2013
Front Cashier / Customer Service Associate
Served as direct point of contact and delivered excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
Trained new team members, sold and upsold products, and loaded trucks.
Operated cash register, scanned merchandise, accepted payments, ensured accuracy of cash drawer, stocked shelves, and kept work area clean and organized.
Worked as part of a team and interacted with diverse customers and staff members.