TABITHA SIMMONS
Church Creek
Summary
Seasoned Peer Recovery Specialist and Healthcare Professional with 15 years of experience in addiction recovery support, clinical assistance, and medical office operations. Empowers individuals on their recovery paths through compassionate engagement, personalized planning, and crisis intervention. Proficient in navigating healthcare regulations (HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA) and enhancing patient care through thorough documentation, diagnostic assistance, and efficient administrative oversight. Dedicated to upholding ethical standards, confidentiality, and building partnerships with community organizations to drive lasting recovery results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Recovery Specialist
DRI DOCK
05.2023 - Current
- Establish rapport and engage individuals through empathetic and non-judgmental communication, recognizing addictive behaviors.
- Facilitate self-disclosure to identify and prioritize individual strengths and needs, utilizing various engagement techniques.
- Develop and enhance comprehensive individualized recovery plans, advocating for diverse pathways to recovery and connecting individuals with essential community resources.
- Identify and effectively respond to emergency or crisis situations, facilitating access to appropriate resources and navigating complex systems.
- Uphold the highest ethical standards, adhering to PCB codes of ethics, practice standards, and Council policies and procedures.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding recovery support services.
- Educate individuals, families, and communities on the disease of addiction, recovery processes, and available resources.
- Promote self-advocacy, empowering recovering persons to articulate their needs and establish goals as the focal point of rehabilitation and clinical services.
- Cultivate relationships with community groups and agencies, collaborating with staff to implement and promote recovery-oriented training programs.
Lead Clinical Certified Medical Assistant
Choptank Community Health System
02.2016 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated proficiency in documenting patient medical histories and vital signs, performing venipuncture, injections, and various diagnostic procedures (e.g., EKGs, CLIA waived tests, NSTs).
- Ensured consistent compliance with HIPAA, CLIA, and OSHA regulations, significantly enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
- Maintained the cleanliness, sanitation, and operational readiness of the facility, exam rooms, and medical equipment.
- Prepared provider forms and paperwork for signature, facilitated medical transportation access for patients, and managed all clinical supply orders.
- Responded calmly and effectively to emergency situations, providing compassionate care to alleviate patient and family anxiety.
Front Office Staff
Choptank Community Health System
09.2012 - 01.2016
- Greeted patients warmly, provided prompt assistance, and offered necessary instructions and directions.
- Accurately obtained and entered new patient demographic information into the computer system.
- Scheduled patient appointments with physicians precisely and efficiently.
- Scheduled return appointments and diligently collected all co-pays and outstanding balances at check-out.
- Assisted uninsured patients with sliding fee schedule applications and guided them in obtaining health insurance.
- Obtained and verified insurance information by liaising directly with insurance companies.
- Ensured the accuracy of insurance claims and verified correct ICD-10 and CPT codes for multiple primary care and gynecology providers.
- Maintained full compliance with HIPAA regulations in all office practices.
Education
BA - Human Services with a Concentration in Substance Abuse
Southern New Hampshire University
05.2025
BS - Human Services with a Concentration in Addictions
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01.2023
Certification in CCMA Certification - undefined
Chesapeake Community College
Wye Mills, MD01.2016
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Boundary setting
- Social media engagement
- Recovery planning
- Clinical applications
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist
DRI DOCK
05.2023 - Current
Lead Clinical Certified Medical Assistant
Choptank Community Health System
02.2016 - 08.2022
Front Office Staff
Choptank Community Health System
09.2012 - 01.2016
BS - Human Services with a Concentration in Addictions
Walden University
Certification in CCMA Certification - undefined
Chesapeake Community College
BA - Human Services with a Concentration in Substance Abuse
Southern New Hampshire University
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