Nigist Abate

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San Leandro, CA 94577

Phone: 510-***-****

acgimt@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Skills in Medical Billing and Coding

Highly skilled in abstracting information and assigning codes to describe each documented analysis

Thorough understanding of anatomy, biology, pharmacology and disease management

Strong familiarity with coding related to ICD-9, E/M, Medicine, Surgery, Radiology and Pathology

Working knowledge of official coding conventions and rules established by AMA

Demonstrated ability to liaise insurance companies regarding questions about claims

Well-versed in using computers and applications/programs including MS Word, MS Excel, Internet and

Email

Certification

CPC by American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Special Courses

CPT, Code Assignment ICD-9-CM, Coding Guidelines, Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Surgery

and Modifiers, HCPCS Level II

WORK EXPERINCE

January 2007 – Present

Poker Dealer, Oaks Card Room, Emeryville, CA

Exchanging paper currency for playing chips

Paying winning and collecting losing bets as per established rules and procedures

Inspecting cards and equipments to be used in games to ensure that they are in good conditions

Controlling the game and announcing the winner

Answering questions about game rules and casino policies

Training new dealers

Maintaining excellent customer relation skills, and neat and well-dressed appearance

January 2002 – November 2004

Staff Accountant, SGS Company, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Performed processing of payable and receivables accounts

Coded and posted invoices

Prepared monthly management reports

Involved in budget preparation and variance reports at different reporting periods

Prepared journal entries, weekly and monthly cash reports, and bank reconciliation

EDUCATION

2014 Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding, San Francisco State University

2003 Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

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