Tara Fernandez
Orange, CA ***** 714-***-**** *********@*****.***
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Individual with Medical Billing and Coding certificate with 1 year of healthcare experience and more than 10 years of personal care experience. Exceeded performance as a hospice caregiver for two clients. Previous customer service experience as a sales associate. Known for dedication to providing premium patient care. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
• ICD-10 Coding
• Microsoft Office
• 40 Words Per Minute (WPM)
• HIPPA Regulations
• Outlook
• Documentation of Sales
EDUCATION
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate April 2023
HealthStaff Training Institute Santa Ana, CA
High School Diploma
Richland High School Orange, CA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Childcare Provider October 2001 – Present
Private Residence Orange, CA
• Assisted infants and school-age children with daily living activities, such as eating, changing, and hygiene
• Instructed children to follow directions and clarified tasks as needed
• Cared for infants by cooking, performing light cleaning, and accompanying to the grocery store
• Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and notified instructor Sales Associate September 2019 – January 2020
Carter’s Tustin, CA
• Greeted all customers and offered assistance, while promoting current sales and promotions
• Computed sales prices, total purchases, and processed cash and credit card payments
• Conducted inventory, recorded quantities, and reported any discrepancies in stock
• Opened and closed the store and completed bank deposits for daily sales Hospice Caregiver August 2016 – December 2016
Private Residence Orange, CA
• Addressed client’s support needs and concerns regarding patient’s health and well-being
• Cared for clients by cooking, performing light cleaning, and accompanying to the grocery store
• Taught and assisted clients with range of motion exercises and physical therapy
• Transported clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle
Hospice Caregiver August 2008 – June 2009
Private Residence Santa Ana, CA
• Provided adult with assistance as needed, including helping with bathing and other hygiene activities
• Assisted adult with physical activities such as getting out of bed and dressing
• Conducted agreed-upon household duties, including running errands, light cleaning, and laundry
• Provided emotional support during stressful times to adult adjusting to new lifestyle