Myker Cha

Myker Cha

Customer Service Lead

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    COTA/L Full-Time Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation

  • Education

    • University of Minnesota Duluth

      1996 - 1998
      Psychology, English

      Activities and Societies: Sisters in Christ, Book Club I attended 2 years at UMD, Psych Major 1995-1997.

    • Inver Hills Community College

      2012 - 2013
      General Studies

      I was working full time when I took two Psychology courses online at Inver Hills Community College 2012-2013.

    • Anoka Technical College

      2013 - 2015
      AAS Occupational Therapist Assistant

      Activities and Societies: TECOTA - Officer Activities Liaison; MOTA Member, AOTA Member; OT at the Capitol Representative Committee (active back-up Representative); Student Senate Election - Participation, Fall 2013; Volunteer and Community Service I was actively involved with the Occupational Therapy Club at school serving as the Activities Liaison '13-'14. My greatest accomplishment was coordinating events and the official brochure used for OT Awareness Month/Anoka Tech, April, 2014! I have also led in other events with community service participation: (Feed My Starving Children; MOTA Craft Table - all proceeds raised to HOPE/Anoka, MN).

    • Century College

      2000 - 2002
      Marketing/Marketing Management, General

      I was working full time when I took evening courses for Marketing at Century College 2001-2002.

    • University of Minnesota-Duluth

      1996 - 1997
      Psychology
  • Experience

    • Sea N Air, St. Pau MN

      Nov 2000 - Feb 2007
      Customer Service Lead

      Acts as a Lead for the Customer Service function by setting goals, monitoring results, appraising performance, and providing counseling, training, and coaching to foster improved performance. Performs standard customer service duties and account management on select key customer accounts.: Answers incoming customer service telephone calls and gathers information from the caller to identify customer's needs. Investigates and attempts to resolve customer issues. Dispatches appropriate personnel as needed. Utilizes a computer system to research and resolve inquiries and logs customer calls. Updates computer system as necessary. Schedules appointments with customers as necessary. Collaborates with billing agent staff on customer related issues. Follows up with customers by telephone as necessary. Investigates and resolves problems escalated through lower level staff. Escalates more complex issues to Supervisor/Manager as necessary. Show less

    • Randstad

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2006
      Customer Service

      I did contract work for Ranstad for Customer Service in 2007 before securing a permanent position with the client, Capitol Sales Company, after 4 months.

    • CSC, Eagan MN

      Mar 2007 - Aug 2013
      Sales Administration

      Excellent communication and customer service skills.Appropriately, efficiently, and professionally handle customer requests by phoneUses superior customer-oriented telephone etiquette to get information. Greets callers, establishes rapport, projects professional tone and handles complaints.Places primary importance on delivering superior customer service.Projects a professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust.Encourages open communication by listening attentively and actively. Seeks to fully understand information from many points of view.Has superior organizational skills. Keeps files and work area organized. Maintains a comprehensive library of reference and historical data.PC proficiency and familiarity with MS Word, Excel, And PowerPoint Effectively handle escalations and time critical issues. Meets goals despite unexpected setbacks, obstacles, or time constraints. Show less

    • Sholom

      Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

      Observed and closely shadowed a COTA/L in the Rehab Center with morning ADL's; bed mobility, bed transfers, wheelchair positioning, and mobility, gait ambulation. Diagnoses includes: stroke/cva; cerebellar ataxia, tbi, hip fracture.

      • OTAS Volunteer

        Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
      • OTAS, Fieldwork Level 1

        Sept 2014 - Sept 2014
    • Lifeworks Services, Inc.

      Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
      OTAS - Fieldwork Level 1

      Observed clients and consumers in a community setting with day activities as well as observed facilitation of job training and job coaching at live job sites.

    • SYNERTX Rehabilitation

      Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
      Occupational Therapy Assistant Student, Fieldwork Level II

      Occupational Therapy Department (Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Setting) • Document treatment notes, summaries, incident reports and chart reviews utilizing Casamba • Apply standardized and non-standardized evaluation tools • Select, develop, and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions • Facilitate activities for remediation or compensation of patient performance deficits • Create splints, assistive devices, adapted equipment and devices • Present information at team meetings and in-services Show less

    • HealthEast

      Mar 2015 - May 2015
      Occupational Therapy Assistant Student, FWII

      • Treatment of patients using occupational therapy procedures to achieve maximum potential benefit.• Implements a planned treatment program to ensure effective care of patients under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.• Completes accurate and timely documentation and record keeping.• Involves patient and/or family in goal setting in order to maximize participation in treatment.• Remains current on treatment techniques, procedures, and other related topics.• Consults with referring practitioner to ensure quality care and treatments are provided to patients.• Prepares patient and family through participation in the discharge planning process.• Provides excellent customer service to all external and internal customers.• Directs aides as required to assure quality patient care.• Attends and participates in meetings relating to current HealthEast initiatives.• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.• Performs other related duties as assigned Show less

    • Fusion Medical Staffing

      Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
      COTA/L (Travel Therapy)

      • Instruct patients and families in home programs, basic living skills and the care and use of adaptive equipment.• Assist occupational therapists with implementing treatment plans designed to help patients function independently.• Select therapy activities to fit patients'​ needs and capabilities, alter treatment programs as necessary.• Observe and document patients'​ progress, attitudes and behavior and report to DOR/Nrsg.• Monitor and evaluate patients' performance in therapy activities and provide encouragement. Show less

    • Reliant Rehabilitation

      Feb 2016 - now
      Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

      Under the direction of the licensed/certified occupational therapist, optimizes functional abilities and skills of patients in facilities by: assisting in screening and initial evaluation of all patients; implementing treatment for all assigned patients; delivering treatment according to the established treatment plan; accurately documenting progress toward objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals.Provides direct supervision to Rehab Aide in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes appropriate utilization of resources and development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts.Enhancing clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities. Maintaining valid state license; membership and participate in professional organizations; maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of Occupational Therapy and the health care environment.Understand managed care/Prospective Payment System (PPS) billing and treatment guidelines. Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.Compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility.Maintain confidentiality including patient information. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR (Health Care Provider) Certified, May 2014

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Myker Cha
      OTA Pinning Ceremony Roberta Miller, COTA/L; Marietta Saxon, OTR/L May 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Sholom on Sept 2014
      SholomAssociated with Myker Cha