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Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A), Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Location:
El Paso, TX, 79924
Posted:
April 09, 2012

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Silvia Markham

**** ***** ** # ****

El Paso, TX 79924

915-***-****

*************@*****.***

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



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