Passionate, highly analytic healthcare professional. Skilled at understanding physician billing and coding services. Proven ability to conduct and analyze research, engage with clients, and collaborate with team members. Seeking a position that allows to utilize knowledge of medical terminology, clinical background, and experience in physician billing and coding.
Skills
Industry Knowledge: Medical knowledge and clinical background, Quantitative and Qualitative Research & Analysis, Medicare Compliance, HIPAA Guidelines, Medical Billing and Coding utilizing CPT-4, ICD-9/ICD-10 parameters
Soft Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Time Management, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Communication, Efficiency, Client Relations, Clinical Knowledge
Technical Skills:
MS Office Suite, advanced Excel
Medical Terminology
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
ICD-10 (International Classification of Disease Systems)
Medical Claims Coding
ICD-10 Requirements
Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Records
EMR Systems
Medical Billing Code Accuracy
Diagnostic Codes
Patient Data Compilation
CPT Code Modifiers
Medical Billing and Collections
Insurance Claims Analysis
Physician Interaction
Outpatient Coding
Medical Transcription
Software Applications
Charting and Clinical Documentation
Experience
08/2019 to 12/2022
Medical Assistant Select Medical Corporation – Englewood, CO,
Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
09/2017 to 05/2019
Medical Assistant Select Medical Corporation – Fair Lawn, NJ,
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
04/2015 to 08/2017
Medical Practice ManagerProject H.O.M.E. – Philadelphia, PA,
Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance.
Trained interns and newly hired team members on office procedures and computer system.
Developed and maintained electronic record management systems to analyze and process data.
Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
Used EHR software to assign procedure and diagnostic codes to patient records for billing purposes.
Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses and treatments.
Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
01/2014 to 04/2015
Research AssistantGw Medical Faculty Associates – Bethesda, MD,
Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Developed fact sheets, graphs and tables to analyze and summarize survey data.
Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
02/2013 to 12/2013
Pharmacy AssistantProvidence Health & Services – Los Angeles, CA,
Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
Completed and filed documentation for insurance, store and liability purposes.
Updated computer system with current customer, payment and inventory information.
Prepared bills for insurance companies and submitted required paperwork.
Education
Expected in to to
High School Diploma: Matawan Regional High School - Aberdeen, NJ GPA:
Expected in to to
Bachelor of Science: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - New Brunswick, NJ GPA:
Expected in to to
M.D.: St George's University School of Medicine - Grenada, West Indies, GPA:
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