Medical Records Clerk Resume Example GUARDIAN HOMECARE

MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

Professional Summary

A skilled specialist with more than five years of experience in various areas of the healthcare field, IT, Scheduling, Billing, Coding and CNA.

Recognized for my ability to quickly learn new tasks/software and perform each job assignment with a strong sense of responsibility.

Qualified to follow up with insurance companies to verify insurance information and handle claims management.

I am currently looking for a full time position in an environment that offers a greater challenge, increased benefits for my family, and the opportunity to help the company advance efficiently and productively

Education and Training

Diploma 2006 Campbell High School, Smyrna , Georgia, United States

Bachelor of Science: Biology Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Atlanta , Georgia

Biology

Skill Highlights

Experience with HomeCare/Homebase Systems (Cerner, HCHB, AMS2, AMS3).
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA Guidelines and Regulations.

Patient-oriented
Personal and professional integrity
Health care billing proficiency
Medical coding capability

Professional Experience

GUARDIAN HOMECARE Roswell, Georgia Medical Records Clerk 07/2015 to Current

Provided clerical support which included faxing, sorting orders and Plans of Care, Copying, filing, and follow up phone calls.
Faxed verbal orders/Plan of Treatments not received back in the mail in a timely manner.
Tracked and coordinated with appropriate internal personnel for missing documentation for Patient's charts.
Initiates the medical record by creating and processing the patient care record folder Notified Quality Manager/Clinical staff of orders/POTs received back with writing/alterations present.
Prepared packets and distributed for recertification.
Contacts the physician to resolve PECOS issues and consults with ED if unable to resolve.
Responded to requests for medical records; processed letters and reports; answered and directed telephone calls to appropriate staff.
Retrieved patient schedules from computer system; distributed lab reports to physicians, and materials to other departments; requested information from various departments; responded to correspondence requests.
May photocopy records and documents for billing and/or legal services; sends and receives information via facsimile machine Under immediate supervision, maintains patient files and statistics; responds to requests for medical records; performed clerical duties as needed.
Keeps supervisor informed of problems or issues; monitors supplies needed; performs other duties as assigned.

GUARDIAN HOMECARE Atlanta , Georgia Intake Coordinator 11/2014 to 07/2015

Coordinated information to patients, family members, physicians, SNF/hospital staff, the home health agency, and any other involved entities relating to the continuing care of patients in their homes.
Received referrals and advised patients, family members, staff, and physicians about programs available for patient care needs.
Utilized the agency's software system to facilitate the referral process by completing required workflow tasks, including but not limited to: process referrals, verify Medicare eligibility and payer source authorization.
Tracked pending referrals daily and consults with ED on patients whose pending status is greater than two weeks old.
Notified Account Executives of missing data required to complete the referral process.
Checked faxes routinely for referrals and orders.
Monitored ECIN/CuraSpan interfaces (if applicable) throughout the day for new referrals.
Ensures all referrals are accepted or declined within a maximum period of 2 hours.
Review Eligibility Alerts and Responses for Medicare and Medicaid Clients.
Requests F2F Encounter documentation, H&P, and Discharge summary if not received with referral.
Coordinates information with appropriate AccentCare location for any referrals received outside service area.
Communicates specific scheduling orders and requests to the Scheduler.
Completes a "Welcome to AccentCare" call to the patient/caregiver to verify patient demographic and physician and caregiver information.
Documents information in the EMR.
Scans appropriate client attachments, including but not limited to: H&P, Med Lists, Doctor's Orders, Discharge Orders, Discharge Information from Facilities, and F2F Documentation.
Ensures that each physician ordering care has a valid signature and associated information on the physician signature log.
Performs licensure and NPI check on new physicians and consults with the ED if either of the two cannot be verified.
Processes electronic workflow, coordination notes, and administrative tasks within the required timeframes.

Central Home Healthcare Amedisys Atlanta, Georgia Business Office Specialist 12/2013 to 08/2014

Maintained patients medical records and data.
Entered patient information into AMS2/AMS3.
Scheduled appointments, registering patients.
Verified and continuously monitored Medicaid authorizations, approvals and visits.
Recorded and reported daily progress of patients with Clinical Manager.
Forwarded referrals to appropriate offices for review.
Assist and perform accurate submission of billing and payroll.
Maintained full knowledge of patients needs and geographical areas and relayed this information with Clinical staff (nurses and therapists).
Performed inventory control processes.
Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.
Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files.
Planned meetings and prepared conference rooms.

GUARDIAN HOMECARE Atlanta, Georgia Intake Coordinator 11/2012 to 01/2013

Verification of insurance eligibility, addresses/phone numbers of patients
Entering patient referral information into Cerner/ HCHB
Scheduling appointments, registering patients MetroFax administrator duties
Keeping an accurate and detailed daily referral log Forwarding referrals to appropriate offices
Communicating with IT to ensure all new physicians and insurance data is properly added to HCHB system Actively maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding principles, government regulation
Responded to correspondence from insurance companies.

VERIZON WIRELESS Atlanta, Georgia Customer Service Rep 10/2012 to 11/2012

Handled incoming calls or inquiries from prospective customers or clients
Assisted customers effectively by solving customer disputes
Provided customer additional information or explained services Other duties related to the daily operations, as assigned
Tactfully handled confrontational or stressful interactions with customers data entry as required
Accurately captures customer information.
Confirmed that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.
Exercises sound judgment in issuing credits and making exceptions to customer policies to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
Extended customer subscriptions, offering discounts and promotions to ensure high customer retention rates.

Kroger Atlanta, Georgia Customer Service Rep/ Accounting Personnel 01/2009 to 10/2012

Handled incoming calls or inquiries from prospective customers or clients
Assisted customers effectively by solving customer disputes
Provided customer additional information or explained services Other duties related to the daily operations, as assigned
Tactfully handled confrontational or stressful interactions with the public Completes supporting paperwork and data entry as required
Accurately captures customer information.
Balanced books for entire store daily Oversaw deposits and payroll.

Skills

Strong administrative assistant work ethic- supervision of others, telephone operator, work flow administrator, inventory control, forwarding legal issues,preparing letters, writing notes,ordering materials
Strong Health Care ethic- monitors patient charts, assisting with payroll, overseeing personnel accounts ,Processing orders, coding correctly
Scheduling and Moving appointments
Agency billing, caregiver, charts,
Extensive Clerical Background -copying, data entry, documentation, faxing, facsimile machine,filing, Excel, mail, Outlook, MS Word,
Knowledge of Insurance companies and authorization requirements- government, HomeCare, ICD-9, ICD-10 coding needed for insurance, medical terminology,

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