Barakat Fagbayi
@barakatfagbayi
Behavioral health professional specializing in patient care and data management.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated behavioral health professional with several years of experience in patient care, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. My expertise lies in therapeutic communication and electronic health record management, where I ensure data integrity and compliance with healthcare standards. I am committed to improving patient outcomes through effective communication strategies and innovative data management solutions.
Throughout my career, I have held various roles in healthcare settings, including EMR Specialist and Health Information Management Technician. My ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals and streamline processes has led to improved system reliability and reduced report turnaround times. I am passionate about utilizing my skills to enhance patient care and contribute positively to healthcare teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
EMR Specialist
R1 RCM
Nov 2024 - Present (6 months)
Ensured proper data entry, quality control, and maintenance of patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations like HIPAA, utilizing critical thinking for data integrity. Collaborated with physicians and IT to resolve EMR issues, streamlining patient data extraction and reducing report turnaround times.
Health Information Management Technician
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Aug 2024 - Nov 2024 (3 months)
Reviewed and reconciled outpatient medical and paper records, ensuring scanning quality and timeliness of uploaded documents. Processed and analyzed medical record information for compliance with standards, performing quality checks to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Psychiatric Assistant
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Sep 2023 - Aug 2024 (11 months)
Assisted Registered Nurses in patient care, including technical monitoring, vital signs, and physical care, while orienting patients to the treatment setting. Maintained a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment, assisting with daily living activities and patient admissions.
Behavioral Health Associate
New York City Health + Hospitals (Jacobi Hospital)
Aug 2023 - Oct 2023 (2 months)
Utilized crisis and de-escalation intervention practices for patients with challenging behaviors, providing basic nursing care and assisting with daily living activities. Performed patient checks, facilitated therapeutic groups, and implemented treatment plans including vital signs and specimen collection.
Senior Segmentation Representative
Stryker
Feb 2023 - May 2023 (3 months)
Entered segmentation request data into a database and reviewed CT scans for protocol conformity. Utilized specialized software to segment CT data, creating 3D anatomical bone models for pre-operative surgical plans.
Behavioral Health Associate
New York City Health + Hospitals (Bellevue Hospital)
Feb 2022 - Feb 2023 (1 year)
Applied crisis and de-escalation intervention practices for patients with challenging behaviors, assisting with activities of daily living and basic nursing care. Conducted patient checks, facilitated therapeutic groups, and implemented treatment plans including vital signs and EKG assistance.
Behavioral Health Associate
New York City Health + Hospitals (Elmhurst Hospital)
Aug 2021 - Oct 2021 (2 months)
Utilized crisis and de-escalation intervention practices for patients, applying knowledge of therapeutic communication techniques. Assisted in implementing treatment plans, including vital signs, EKG assistance, and group activities.
Behavioral Health Specialist
Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
Jul 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 6 months)
Provided basic nursing care, including technical monitoring and vital signs, and oriented patients to the treatment setting while assisting with daily living activities. Conducted patient safety monitoring activities and documented observations, interventions, and group activities in medical records.
Behavioral Health Technician
Florence Crittenton
Oct 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Provided direct client care supervision to adolescent clients in a residential group home setting as part of a treatment plan. Participated in therapeutic interaction, guidance, and support, fostering positive relationships with team members and families.
Mental Health Technician
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Dec 2012 - Nov 2013 (11 months)
Assisted in the delivery of comprehensive addiction treatment services and provided basic activities of daily living nursing care. Monitored patients and the milieu to promote safety and respectful interactions, collaborating with care team members to develop and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
Psychiatric Technician
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
Aug 2010 - May 2011 (9 months)
Provided life skills training and psychological support for patients in an inpatient mental health facility. Focused on treatment plan implementation emphasizing personal care and behavioral, physical, and psychosocial development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science, Health Informatics
Focused on the principles and applications of health informatics. Gained expertise in managing and analyzing health data to improve healthcare outcomes.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Bachelor of Science, Biology/Rehabilitation Services
Studied the fundamentals of biology and rehabilitation services. Developed a strong understanding of biological processes and their application in rehabilitation.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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