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Mindi E.

Mindi E.

$20.00 / hr

Herrin, IL

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About Mindi

I have almost 20 years of CNA experience. I love helping people and giving back to those in need. I am a devoted caregiver and treat my clients like family. I provide a safe, nurturing and loving environment to those I care for.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

May 2022 - Jul 2022
Department Of Veterans Affairs
- Monitors pending and hold reports - Performs telephone triage of patient and clinic calls - Scheduling, re-scheduling, and cancelling radiology appointments in accordance with the VHA guidelines - Performs daily reminder calls - Registers patients for exams - Coordinates radiology exams with clinic or specialty appointments
May 2022 - Jul 2022

CNA

Sep 2019 - Oct 2020
community health and emergency services
- Obtained weight, blood pressure, temperature and pulse of patients - Charted patient information into system and reson for visit - Assited in medical exams and minor procedures - Obtained prior authorizations for medications, referrals,and diagnostic testing - Scheduled appointments for clinic, referrals, and diagnostic testing - Faxed medical records for authorizations, referrals, and diagnostic testing - Verified patient's insurance eligibilty - Routinely tested urine samples for pregnancy and drug screenings - Performed labaratory procedures such as lab draws, glucose testing, nasal swab testing for influenza, oral swab testing for strep - Prepared blood and urine specimens for transport - Answered calls and assisted patients with questions or concerns
Sep 2019 - Oct 2020

Military and Veterans Authorization Advocate

Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
wisconsin and physicians services
- Attach authorizations to claims that failed to attach in processing - Edit claims that have been entered incorrectly into database - Deny claims without valid authorizations - Verified ICD and Procedure Codes on UB-04 and HCFA/CMS 1500 claims - Participated in weekly huddles with supervisors and staff
Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

CNA

Aug 2015 - May 2018
community health and emergency services
- Obtained weight, blood pressure, temperature and pulse of patients - Charted patient information into system and reson for visit - Assited in medical exams and minor procedures - Obtained prior authorizations for medications, referrals,and diagnostic testing - Scheduled appointments for clinic, referrals, and diagnostic testing - Faxed medical records for authorizations, referrals, and diagnostic testing - Verified patient's insurance eligibilty - Routinely tested urine samples for pregnancy and drug screenings - Performed labaratory procedures such as lab draws, glucose testing, nasal swab testing for influenza, oral swab testing for strep - Prepared blood and urine specimens for transport - Answered calls and assisted patients with questions or concerns
Aug 2015 - May 2018

Customer Service Advocate

Oct 2011 - Aug 2015
blue cross blue shield of illinois
- Verified benefits and eligibility with providers - Adjusted claims - Submitted predeterminations - Assisted providers on how to utilize provider portal Availity
Oct 2011 - Aug 2015

Administrative Assistant

May 2011 - Oct 2011
alternative healthcare & wellness center
- Operated switchboard and directed calls to personnel and staff. - Verified benefits and eligibility - Collected co-pays. - Data entry of demographics - Faxed medical records - Ordered office and medical supplies. - Assited in medical exams and procedures
May 2011 - Oct 2011

Home Daycare provider

Dec 2006 - May 2011
Home Daycare
- Cared for children in my home from 6 weeks to 12 years of age - Provided daily age appropriate education curriculum - Provided well balanced meals according to need - Provided a nurturing and loving environment to the children I cared for
Dec 2006 - May 2011

CNA

Oct 2003 - Dec 2006
Logan Primary Care
- Obtained weight, blood pressure, temperature and pulse of patients - Charted patient information into system and reson for visit - Assited in medical exams and minor procedures - Obtained prior authorizations for medications, referrals,and diagnostic testing - Scheduled appointments for clinic, referrals, and diagnostic testing - Faxed medical records for authorizations, referrals, and diagnostic testing - Verified patient's insurance eligibilty - Routinely tested urine samples for pregnancy and drug screenings - Performed labaratory procedures such as lab draws, glucose testing, nasal swab testing for influenza, oral swab testing for strep - Prepared blood and urine specimens for transport - Answered calls and assisted patients with questions or concerns
Oct 2003 - Dec 2006

John A Logan College

Jan 2000 - Jan 2003
Carterville, IL
Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

Herrin High School

Jan 1990 - Jan 1994
Herrin, IL
Jan 1990 - Jan 1994
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