Silvia Markham
El Paso, TX 79924
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder) and Medical Records Technician position where I can maximize my skills in the Health Information Technology field.
SKILLS
• Knowledge of International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) and ICD-10-CM; American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Manual (National Level I-), Health Care Common Procedure System National Level II Medicare Codes (HCPCS); Physician’s Desk Reference; Merck Manual.
• Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology
• Understanding of rules and regulation that govern medical coding (CMS- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, HIPAA- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
• Able to assign codes for services provided by healthcare professionals using the source documentation contained in medical records (encounter forms, operative reports, pathology reports, inpatient progress notes, etc).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), Accounting background; experience in computer software (MS Windows: MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point); Electronic Health Records software; Medical Manager software, excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
7/2011-3/2012 Western Technical College El Paso, TX
Work Study
Filing, operate office equipment (copier machine, fax), assist Instructors
with typing, grading of coding exercises, etc.
12/2010-12/2011 Liberty Tax Services El Paso, TX
Tax Preparer
Prepare tax returns, customer service, answer phones, and provide
Information
3/2007-4/2009 Paso del Norte Children’s Development Center El Paso, TX
Volunteer (Parent Trainer)
Prepare educational Power Point presentations for parents of children with special needs
EDUCATION
4/2011-3/2012 Western Technical College El Paso, TX
Health Information Technology Certification
8/1995-1/2003 El Paso Community College El Paso, TX
Business Administration (70 hours)
8/1981-12/1985 Instituto Tecnologico de Juarez Juarez, Mexico
Bachelors Degree in Accounting
CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A), American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS), National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS
A member in good standing
• El Paso Chapter of American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• TEAMS Meeting Member (Student Organization) at Western Technical College
REFERENCES
Upon request