Tammy Johnson-Near

Analytical healthcare and behavioral health professional with 15+ years of experience conducting client interviews, reviewing healthcare documentation, auditing clinical records, identifying discrepancies, coordinating complex cases, and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Experienced supporting federally funded healthcare programs, training staff, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, and improving documentation quality. Recognized for initiative, process improvement, meticulous documentation, and proactive problem-solving.

Prevention Specialist - Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale Health Department

(2022-08)

• Conduct investigative-style interviews, eligibility assessments, and risk screenings for approximately 155 active clients participating in federally funded healthcare programs.
• Review provider documentation, laboratory information, and healthcare records to identify discrepancies, missing actions, and follow-up needs.
• Coordinate corrective actions with providers, pharmacies, laboratories, Gilead, and community partners to resolve barriers to care.
• Maintain detailed HIPAA-compliant documentation supporting regulatory compliance, reporting, and quality improvement.
• Train newly hired Prevention Specialists on workflows, documentation standards, and program requirements.
• Developed a call-center reference guide that improved routing of HIV prevention and treatment inquiries.
• Recipient of the 2026 GNR GEM (Going the Extra Mile) Award for exceptional initiative, patient advocacy, and process improvement.

Behavioral Health Auditor (Part-Time) - New Horizon ABA

(2025-10)

• Audit approximately 30 behavioral health records weekly for documentation accuracy, completeness, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and support corrective action processes while safeguarding confidential information.

Prevention Specialist - Positive Impact Health Centers

• Conducted intake interviews, documentation review, healthcare navigation, care coordination, and case documentation.

Mental Health Technician - View Point Health

• Documented behavioral observations, supported crisis stabilization, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.

Mental Health Associate - Caring Hands Over Georgia

• Maintained behavioral documentation, monitored progress, and communicated with families and clinical staff.

Navigator/HIV Counselor - St. James Public Health Services

• Conducted interviews, coordinated referrals, maintained confidential records, and delivered public health outreach.

Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling – Crisis Response & Trauma - Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Public Health - Georgia State University

Associate of Arts - Psychology - Lansing Community College

Certificate - Computer Technology - Montego Bay Community College