Debra Charles
@ Lemoore, CA ***** %2-559******* 4 ad5wu3@r.postjobfree.com
Licensed Psychiatric Technician with over 10 years of experience in the
substance abuse and mental health treatment industry. Offering excellent
counseling, rapport-building and communication skills with clients and from.
diverse backgrounds. Known for having a positive attitude and consistently
exceeding performance standards. Also have 10+ years experience in medical
billing, follow up, coding, and data entry.
‘+ Supervised psych techs that + Customer Service
facilitated therapy groups to client * Data Entry
population in a forensic facility Billing Codes
‘+ Clinical Documentation + ICD-10 Coding
Management + HIPAA Compliance
‘+ Responsible for scheduling and * Medical Billing Technology
keeping track of employees time * Medical Coding Knowledge
schedules. + Accounts Receivable
‘+ Worked closely with psychologists. Management
in getting their needs met when
providing groups to patient
population.
‘+ Provided and administered
medication when necessary.
‘+ First line of defense when alarms
were activated due to an
emergency situation.
‘+ Provided proper technique when
patient takedown were necessary
due to behavioral incidents.
‘+ Healthcare Terminology
‘+ Reviewing Patient Information
‘SR. PSYCHATRIC TECHNICIAN RETIRED 07/2005 to CURRENT
Coalinga State Hospital
‘+ Treated clients with respect and dignity.
‘+ Charted on each patient daily.
‘+ Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed
patient behavior.
‘+ Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
Psychiatric Technician Psychiatry 06/2005
West Hills College - Coalinga, Coalinga, CA