We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Dr. Tameka Clark a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Dr. Tameka , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What’s something crazy on unexpected that’s happened to you or your business
Running has its ups and downs , When you go through experiences in life that will sometime hold you back and put you in a low place to where you are trying to figure how to run the business. I had a death while running my business and my son got in major trouble while running my business I was trying to figure out what to do, But God gave me the strength to push through. No matter happens in life to keep pushing , it may get ruff m it may look difficult but God make it everything happen , God gave me strength to live ,
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I am a single mom of four , I’m a grandmother , a mentor , I have been in medical field for 21 years , I started out has a medical assistant and went back to school and learn about the medical billing. This is where I grew the love for medical billing and showing the healthcare provider retrieve the maximum reimbursement
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
Tameka R. Clark is originally from Miami, Florida. She Moved to the Atlanta area several years ago in pursuit of another level in her career.
She is a mother of 4 children; a son and 3 daughters; and
grandmother of 2. Tameka is a natural born helper and mother figure
to several other children as well.
In talking about what made her pursue her current career, Dr. Clark
expressed that she had been a tutor while she was in school. She made
a decision to open her own school when realizing that most people
who go to school for medical billing and coding never go into the
career field at all. Dr. Clark started her career as a medical assistant in
2003, working in assisted living, doctors offices, and group homes.
She then went to back to school to pursue her Associates in Science in
Healthcare Administration where she got into the field of medical
Billing & Coding. Dr. Clark worked in the healthcare industry for
over 20 years various specialties.
Dr Clark found that her most difficult challenge was losing a close,
love, one in her life. She stated that this made it hard for her to get
back into being a business woman and a mother. Her only comfort
came from God’s love, and Grace in her life. most memorable moments was the ability to go into her office and
work her business. Dr. Clark felt rewarded by the ability to help others
while she was building her career. At that time, she attempted to build
a team, but she was unsuccessful. Dr. Clark came away with a
renewed sense of purpose.
Dr Clark credits, her children and grandchildren for being her
motivation to continue pursuing her career. She enhances her
creativity by staying up-to-date on the latest medical advances in her
field. Her greatest advice to someone striving to be in her career field
is plan, pray, and prepare. Dr. Clark advises everyone to do their
homework before they enter into any career but especially medical
billing and coding. She attributes her success to putting everything
before God, and allowing him to guide her steps.
Dr. Clark handles criticism in a way that most people that are
successful do. She sits back analyzes what’s been said assesses it, and
decides if it is in fact, true how she can do better. Tameka, maintains
healthy, work /life balance by practicing self-care, and making sure she
has clear boundaries.
Dr. Clark is venturing out with future collaborations in other states.
She is excited to train others nationwide as she ventures to reopen her
clinic as well as maintaining her school. Dr Clark’s most exciting
accomplishment was recovering $2 million of uncollected building for
clinic. She was hired to work for in two months.
The medical billing and coding industry is forever changing and
futuristically. Dr. Clark expressed a desire to continue educating others
in the field. Her goal is to build six-figure businesses for the people she
trains.
Dr. Clark feels that through prayer and consistent worship and
following God’s instructions to the tea has been how she has been able
to get through her journey in business. She is an avid reader, and is in
continuous steady, not only for her career, but also in her personal life.
She spends much of her downtime with her children and listening to
music. she’s passionate about causes concerning single mothers,
including “A Mothers Love” and “Mothers Helping Mothers”.
Do you have any stories of times when you almost missed payroll or any other near death experiences for your business?
During covid we were making moves when HRSA ran out of funds, I had to figure I was going to pay staff and sales rep that I had on my time. So I took my personal money and some money came in from other services that I offer to help pay staff. I have to give the building that I was in I used my personal money to pay off the debt. I lost alot during that time. Now I am getting back into things putting things back together.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: duncanclark_tamekadr13
- Facebook: Tameka Clark
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Image Credits
Charmain Stephens- The 6th Annual ultimate Entrepreneur , Mother’s Helping Mother Community Baby Shower. The King Royal Radio Show