Administrative Assistant Medical

Barbara Jo Whipple

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Philadelphia, PA 19128

Phone: 507-***-****

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Work Experience

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Everett Institute

Teaching: ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, Health Insurance Claims

2012-2013 Instructor for the Certificate Program in Medical

Billing and

Coding,

Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology

Teaching: ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, Healthcare Insurance Claim Form Practicum, and

Problem Solving in Medical Billing and Coding.

2012 Field Reviewer/Abstractor,

Outcomes Health Information Services

Traveling to physician offices, reviewing charts according to project

parameters. Reviews include scanning documents, saving to files, and then

transmitting the information over an encrypted, secure internet connection

2008-2011 Pastor,

First Presbyterian Churches of Fulda and Slayton

Responsible for pastoral counseling and care, relationship

building, administration responsibilities and worship leadership for two

churches. Proficient in public speaking, writing, and advocacy as well as

many other duties.

2005 Licensed Practical Nurse,

WillowBrooke Court at Lima Estates

Responsible for administration of medications, treatments, basic

assessment, and charting for thirty residents in a skilled nursing unit.

Supervision of CNAs.

2003-2005 Licensed Practical Nurse / Administrative Assistant,

Devereux Kanner Center, West Chester, PA

Administrative Assistant for Medical Dept. Responsible for determining

insurance coverage for client appointments, pharmacy, and medical needs.

Transferred to Nursing Dept. Responsible for medication administration,

basic first aid and health care needs of client population.

1999-2003 Provider Billing Specialist,

Genesis Rehabilitation Services, Kennett Square, PA

Team leader provider-billing team. Trained new and temporary employees.

Responsible for medical record review and proper storage. Resolved customer

complaints. Prepared billing reports for accounting within monthly

deadlines. Assisted in writing policy and procedures.

1995-1999 Revenue Clerk,

Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville, PA

Served as liaison between the Dept. of Public Welfare and resident

families. Resolved customer complaints.

Coordinated financial and census information between departments.

Maintained accounts receivables and billing for 240 bed facility.

1992-1995 Billing Clerk/Office Nurse,

Medical Practice of Lee M. Ciccarelli, M.D.,

Williamsport, PA

Successfully converted the practice from a manual ledger system to a

computer system. Filled multiple roles in the office.

1988-1992 ICD-9-CM/CPT-4 Coder/Quality Assessment,

Clerk/MedisGroup Abstractor/L. P. N.,

Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center, Williamsport, PA

Responsible for reviewing medical records and assigning the correct

diagnosis codes/procedure codes. Collected data from medical records to

assist in internal reviews. Reviewed medical records for severity of

illness upon admission. Work as an L.P.N. on the oncology unit.

Education

Master of Divinity Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts Immaculata, PA

L.P.N. Diploma Danville Area School District Practical Nursing Program,

Washingtonville, PA

Licenses

Licensed Practical Nurse, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, #PN-091842-L

Certified Billing and Coding Specialist # J6E5W7Z6

Service

Board Member Murray County Food Shelf and Fulda Food Shelf

Board Member Early Childhood and Family Initiative Murray County, MN

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