Dental Hygienist (full Time 40 Hours) resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Highly motivated Clinical Coding Associate with a year of coding experience and 35+ years in dental and medical care settings seeking a position as a Medical Records Technician Coder. Adept at finding methods that improve workflows, cut expenses and boost profit margins. Well versed in working as a part of a healthcare team collaborating with providers, third party vendors and agencies to promote accurate documentation and claims submission. Self-disciplined lifelong learner with exceptional decision making, leadership and organizational skills well trained in ICD-10-PCS, ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding practices.
Skills
Medical record security with training in HIPAA, OSHA, PHI, EHR as it relates to dental, medical, massage and medical billing and coding
Possess the ability to classify medical data from a variety of settings such as inpatient and outpatient, physician offices, clinics and multi-specialty centers to abstract and assign proper codes for diagnosis and procedures
Able to review quality and completeness of clinical documentation in outpatient and inpatient electronic medical records and educating clinical providers to improved documentation necessary for proper coding.
Extensive knowledge in anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, medication and treatment modalities (Eastern & Western Medicine) procedures and clinical outcomes and how the services apply to proper code selection.
Ability to review clinical documentation and discuss with clinical staff ways to improve clinical documentation in all types of treatment facilities; including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, mental health, substance abuse, admissions and discharge. Educating providers to the importance of proper documentation to support the coding of procedures to the highest degree of specificity while remaining compliant with coding guidelines.
Regular self-guided research through the AHIMA and CMS websites on the current guidelines and coding conventions to choose the appropriate code for procedures, Evaluation and Management, operations,etc to ensure ethical and proper coding.
Able to provide advice and education in all areas of clinical documentation, liability issues, advanced directives, informed consent, state reporting, privacy and confidentiality.
Experienced in conducting mini-seminars and educational "lunch and learns" in many different settings and a variety of topics. I possess the ability to research a subject and apply the knowledge to educate and engage the target audience.
Experience
01/2022 to CurrentDental Hygienist (Full Time-40 Hours)Upper Perk Family Dental | City, STATE,
Dental record documentation.
Assessment of clinical documentation and application of correct coding for maximum insurance reimbursement.
Educated staff members in following improved clinical documentation to support diagnosis.
Provided clinical data to support proper coding in billing denials.
03/2002 to 01/2022Dental Hygienist(40 Hours Week)Highpoint Dental Medicine | City, STATE,
Coordinated with doctors and other dental professionals to develop care plans for patients utilizing data extracted from patient charts and clinical observations.
Direct patient care.
Observed HIPAA regulations as it relates to protected health information in the electronic health record.
01/2018 to 04/2021Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor(30 Hours Week)Manor Care Health Services | City, STATE,
Monitored patients' condition and progress and reevaluated treatment as necessary. Applying anatomy & physiology, disease processes and proper treatment modalities to ensure proper code selection for reimbursement.
Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested department
Ensured complete documentation on patients condition to accurately reflect the the diagnosis code and medical treatment
Analyze patient record to ensure correct diagnosis and documentation
Education and Training
Expected in 08/2022Clinical Coding Associate | Medical Billing And CodingDeVry University, Philadelphia, PA, GPA:
Expected in 12/2024Bachelor of Science | Health Information TechnologyDeVry University, Philadelphia, PA, GPA:
Completed national certification in Clinical Coding Associate (CCA) October 2022
Anticipated Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS) June 2023
Anticipated Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CDIS) August 2023
Expected in 01/2021Licensed Massage Therapist | Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PAGPA:
Expected in 12/2003Licensed Practical Nurse | Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PAGPA:
Expected in 06/1986Associate of Science | Dental HygieneMontgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PAGPA:
Languages
American Sign Language:
Professional
Negotiated:
Activities and Honors
Member, Alumni Association AHIMA (2022)
Member, Alumni Association National Society Of Leadership and Success (2022)
Certifications
Registered Dental Hygienist in Pennsylvania (1986)
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