DEBRA L. AFFAGATO
P.O. BOX **
BESSEMER, PA ***** 724-***-****
Objective
To obtain a position in a company where I can utilize my skills and experience with opportunities for advancement. I am currently searching for work to supplement social security.
Experience
Bessemer Presbyterian Preschool September 2022-Present
Bessemer, PA 16112 724-***-****
Teacher’s Aide
Vitas Healthcare (Hospice) October 2018-June 2022
2009 Mackenzie Way, Suite 110, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 412-***-****
I answered phones, office emails, entered all patients’ information into the computer, prepared for care team, prepared patients’ charts and closed patients’ charts upon death or discharge. Closed patients’ charts for yearly shipment to Iron Mountain. Filed all patients’ notes into charts. Attend weekly care team meetings. Salary $18/hour.
Elite Sport & Spine March 2018-October 2018
2656 Wilmington Rd., New Castle, PA 16105 724-***-****
I was responsible for greeting patients, check them into the system and collect their co-pays. I also make their follow-up appointments and answer the office telephone.
Ohio Sport & Spine Institute January 2018-March 2018
1265 Boardman-Canfield Rd., Youngstown, OH 44512 330-***-****
I greeted patients and checked them into the system. I answered the office telephone and emailed staff pertinent information.
SouthernCare, Inc. December 2003-August 2017
3307 Wilmington Rd., New Castle, PA 16105
I was responsible for inputting patient information into the computer upon Hospice referral for admission and maintained patients’ charts and files through the EMR system. I faxed orders to physicians and scanned them into the systems once they were signed and returned. I was responsible for faxing all patients’ visit notes to all nursing homes. I entered on-call schedules into the computer for the RNs, SW and Chaplin. Prior to the EMR system, I maintained all the paper patient charts by typing all admission care plans and updated care plans. I also thinned patient’s charts by certification periods. I closed all patients’ charts and shipped all closed charts for storage yearly. I ordered all medical supplies for patients, along with ordering all office supplies and answered the office telephone. I notified staff by email with pertinent information.
Shenango Spine Center (Rose Point Chiropractic) June 2001-December 2003
2540 New Butler Rd., Suite 201, New Castle, PA 16101 724-***-****
I was responsible for inputting and maintaining insurance statements for patients, maintenance of patients’ accounts, along with billing insurance companies and applying insurance to patients’ accounts. With this experience, I have excellent account payable skills. I completed the daily bank deposits for the office. I received and checked out patients, accepted payments and applied to patients’ accounts. I also assisted in the exam room with collecting patient history and taking notes.
B.A.C.Klinic October 1999-June 2001
1415 East Poland Ave., Bessemer, PA 16112 724-***-****
I was responsible for inputting and maintaining insurance statements for patients and maintenance of patients’ accounts. I completed the daily bank deposits for the office and also scheduled appointments for each patient.
Skills
I am very proficient in electronic medical records, HIPAA, and billing procedures. I am very knowledgeable in accounts payable and I have excellent communications skills.
Education
Mohawk Jr./Sr. High School, 385 Mohawk School Road, Bessemer, PA 16112
Graduated in June 1976 724-***-****
DEBRA L. AFFAGATO
P.O. BOX 92
BESSEMER, PA 16112
REFERENCES
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