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Aretha Stewart-Awazar

@arethastewartawazar

Adaptable professional with extensive experience in patient access and corrections.

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values teamwork and allows me to utilize my extensive experience in patient care and corrections.

I am an adaptable professional with over 34 years of experience in various roles, primarily focused on patient access and corrections. My career has been marked by a commitment to leadership, problem-solving, and effective workflow prioritization. I aim to leverage my extensive background to contribute positively to your organization.

Throughout my career, I have held positions that required strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. As a Patient Access Representative at Garnet Health Medical Center, I registered patients and managed essential information, ensuring a smooth process for both patients and hospital staff. My previous roles as a Warrant Officer and Correctional Officer have equipped me with the skills to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and care.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

GC

Patient Access Representative

Garnet Health Medical Center

Sep 2022 - Apr 2025 (2 years 7 months)

Registered patients in the emergency department and for outpatient procedures, collected co-payments, demographics, and insurance information. Communicated information with hospital staff.

Patient Registration Data Entry Insurance Verification Communication

NS

Warrant Officer/Correctional Officer

New York State Department of Corrections and Community Super

Aug 2004 - Jul 2022 (17 years 11 months)

Transported NYS parole violators/absconders from within US borders and territories back to New York State correctional facilities.

Warrant Execution Prisoner Transport Law Enforcement Security Operations Correctional Procedures

MC

Security Hospital Treatment Asst.

Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center

Nov 1999 - Aug 2004 (4 years 9 months)

Provided direct care to patients in a forensic psychiatric setting. Assisted with patient management and security protocols.

Direct Care Patient Management Psychiatric Care Security Crisis Intervention

KC

Security Hospital Treatment Asst.

Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center

Feb 1997 - Nov 1999 (2 years 9 months)

Provided direct care to patients in a forensic psychiatric setting. Assisted with patient management and security protocols.

Direct Care Patient Management Psychiatric Care Security

CC

Mental Health Treatment Asst.

Creedmoor Psychiatric Center

Nov 1987 - Feb 1997 (9 years 3 months)

Provided direct care to patients in a mental health treatment setting. Assisted with daily living activities and therapeutic interventions.

Direct Care Mental Health Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

BS

Bayside High School

GED, General Studies

Completed General Education Development (GED) at Bayside High School. Focused on fundamental subjects to achieve high school equivalency.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Gmail

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Aretha Stewart-Awazar - Patient Access Representative - Garnet Health Medical Center | Himalayas