Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Marisa Palma

Tempe

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Technician

Aurora Behavioral Health
Tempe
08.2025 - Current

Behavioral Health Technician in Assessment and Referral, I confirm patient information, collect insurance information, obtain copies of Identification and insurance cards, assist patients with completion of paperwork.

Receive patient property and go through it with patient remove contraband and separate clothing accepted on units for patient during their stay. Properly chart and store all patient property.

Patient Care Coordinator

Valley Sleep Center
Tempe, AZ
02.2025 - 06.2025

Collected patient demographics, insurance information and identification. Verified insurance and Collected co-pays, scheduled follow up appts according to Doctor notes and specifications, charted in EMR system.

I taught patients how to properly use home sleep study equipment, explained steps until completion and when to return.

Diabetes Care Specialist

Wellstart Medical
Tempe, AZ
02.2024 - 03.2025

Assisted patients with completion of online paperwork, collected insurance information and went over benefits and co-pays with patients, worked on Brightree program. I assisted patients with choosing their continuous glucose monitor and enrolling in program. Scheduled weekly follow-up calls until patient received their continuous glucose monitors by FedEx.

Patient Service Advocate

Fast Med/Honor Health
Tempe, AZ
03.2021 - 10.2024

Assisted patients with completion registration paperwork, collected insurance information, verified insurance and collected co-pays accordingly. I assisted MDs and MAs by gathering information on why they were being seen and their symptoms, assisted with patient vitals and rooming patients. I worked on Epic EMR system as well as Centrix.

Preschool Teacher

Sunrise Preschool
Tempe, AZ
05.2017 - 04.2021

Taught preschool 3-4 yr olds program informed parents of children progress in weekly reports and report cards. I assisted and prepared students for pre-k program. Assisted with after-school program with school age children kindergarten-8th grade.

Patient Care Technician

Brookdale Assisted Living
Chandler, AZ
01.2015 - 04.2017
  • Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans based on individual needs.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate - undefined

Brookline College
01-2013

Patient Care Technician Diploma - undefined

Brookline College
01-2012

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Calendar Management MS Outlook
  • Authorizations & Verifications
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Complex Data Entry Experience
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Customer Service Focus
  • Claims Analysis and Follow-Up
  • Health Insurance Industry Experience
  • Proficiency in Internet and Web based applications
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Effective team member and Leader
  • Posting Payments & Collections
  • Charted on EMR systems
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Quality Assurance Standards

Certification

CPR and First Aid certification

Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician

Aurora Behavioral Health
08.2025 - Current

Patient Care Coordinator

Valley Sleep Center
02.2025 - 06.2025

Diabetes Care Specialist

Wellstart Medical
02.2024 - 03.2025

Patient Service Advocate

Fast Med/Honor Health
03.2021 - 10.2024

Preschool Teacher

Sunrise Preschool
05.2017 - 04.2021

Patient Care Technician

Brookdale Assisted Living
01.2015 - 04.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate - undefined

Brookline College

Patient Care Technician Diploma - undefined

Brookline College
Marisa Palma