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SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Professional Summary

Current Special education paraprofessional working with children aged five through 10. Experience with Microsoft and Google programs. Understand and follow HIPAA privacy rules. Work well with staff and strangers. Do well under pressure. Able to adapt as needed. Experienced medical billing and coding specialist with 13 years providing administrative and patient support in rehabilitation and medical office settings. Advanced knowledge of private insurance processes and codes. Adaptable, familiar with host of database systems. Expertise identifying errors while proofreading data already entered into the system. Exceptional customer care professional who addresses inquiries and resolves problems as they arise.

Current graduate student at Grand Canyon University working to obtain masters degree in clinical mental health counseling.

Skills
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Creative problem solver
  • Quick learner
  • HCPCS Coding Guidelines
  • ICD-10 (International Classification of Disease Systems)
  • Billing and collection procedures expert
  • Hospital inpatient and outpatient records
  • Insurance and collections procedures
  • Composed and professional demeanor
  • Research and data analysis
  • Excellent problem solver
  • IEP compliance
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional02/2018 to Current
Hot Springs County School District – Thermopolis, Wyoming
  • Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Accompanied students to restroom, on field trips, to cafeteria and to playground.
  • Worked with autism student in school setting using tailored behavioral plan.
  • Organized activities to promote students' social, physical and emotional development.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
Medical Coding & Billing Specialist10/2013 to 09/2017
Red Rock Family Practice – Thermopolis, WY
  • Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
  • Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
  • Supported Practice Manager with daily operational functions.
  • Worked directly with Billing supervisor and various collection agencies to achieve new, improved collection process.
  • Achieved decrease of patient balances by implementing new patient payment policy and procedure.
  • Adhered to all confidentiality requirements at all times.
Billing Specialist and Data Entry Clerk03/2004 to 10/2013
Gottsche Rehabilitation Center – Thermopolis, WY
  • Answered an average of 40 calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing scheduling information.
  • Handled daily heavy flow of paperwork and cooperated with accounting departments on billing and reimbursement problems.
  • Cross-trained and backed up other departments as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science: General Studies05/2020University of Wyoming- Laramie, Wyoming
Associate of Arts: Psychology2007Central Wyoming College- Riverton, WY
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Hot Springs County School District
  • Red Rock Family Practice
  • Gottsche Rehabilitation Center

School Attended

  • University of Wyoming
  • Central Wyoming College

Job Titles Held:

  • Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Medical Coding & Billing Specialist
  • Billing Specialist and Data Entry Clerk

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : General Studies 05/2020
    Associate of Arts : Psychology 2007

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