Debbie Barnes
Admission Coordinator
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Admission Coordinator with healthcare administrative experience supporting patient intake, scheduling, referrals, and documentation across care teams.
Background includes coordinating admissions, working closely with genetic counseling, managing genetic referrals, maintaining Excel data sheets, and improving workflow efficiency. Brings additional experience in quality-focused operations, planning, and client-facing fitness instruction.
Experience
Admission Coordinator - Franciscan Health - Indianapolis, IN
(2026-02)
- Coordinated patient admissions and managed documentation to support efficient intake workflows.
- Scheduled patients by phone and maintained accurate appointment information in Epic.
- Managed genetic referrals and worked closely with genetic counseling teams.
- Updated Excel data sheets to track patient information and workflow activity.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers during the admission process.
Exercise Instructor - YMCA - Spencer, IN
(2018-05 - 2025-09)
- Developed exercise programs for different age groups and fitness levels.
- Assessed participant progress and adjusted plans to support individual goals.
- Led group classes that encouraged engagement, retention, and safe participation.
- Trained junior instructors and shared best practices across the team.
- Maintained customer records and provided first aid and CPR when needed.
Quality Assurance Analyst - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. - Indianapolis, IN
(2010-06 - 2013-09)
- Designed and executed test cases to support software quality and functionality.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify defects and recommend process improvements.
- Performed audits to support compliance with industry standards and procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address issues and align project goals.
- Verified products met specifications before release to support customer satisfaction.
Admission Coordinator - Fresenius Dialysis - Danville, IN
(2008-03 - 2010-06)
- Coordinated patient admissions and managed documentation processes for efficiency.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance service delivery.
- Developed training materials for new staff on admissions protocols and compliance requirements.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor patient progress through admission stages effectively.
Planning Analyst - ATA Airlines - Indianapolis, IN
(1990-08 - 2006-06)
- Analyzed market trends to support planning and operational decisions.
- Built forecasting models to improve capacity planning accuracy.
- Coordinated cross-department work to improve resource use and workflow efficiency.
- Led data analysis projects that identified cost-saving opportunities.
- Delivered timely reporting on project status and potential roadblocks.
Education
Certificate of Adult Education - IUPUI (1993-05)
High School Diploma - Crispus Attucks (1977-05)
Medical Coding - Med Tech College

