Nannette M.Cotman
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Professional Experience
CENTRAL VIRGINIA ASSOCIATES OF SURGERY, RICHMOND, VA
Practice Coordinator, March 2010- July 2012
• Provided general clerical support to practice physician and performed general office work including: faxing, filing, copying,
mailing, correspondence, ordering supplies, calendar management, travel arrangements, catering for luncheons, mail distribution, and
credentialing, certification, contracting, insurance, and licensure for the physician
• Prepared medical records and documentation for patient visits, including loading information into the EMR system
• Reviewed patient records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Interviewed patients to complete documents, case histories, and intake forms.
• Posted medical insurance billings, completed insurance claim forms, referral management and insurance verification
• Scheduled and confirmed patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, medical consultations, and arranged hospital admissions
BON SECOURS, JAMES RIVER SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, RICHMOND, VA
Site Manager, August 2009- March 2010
• Served as a liaison between the off-site practice manager and physicians.
• Maintained physicians' business and meeting appointment calendars.
• Ensured physicians' were up to date with credentialing, certificates, contracts, insurances, and licenses.
• Reviewed physician coding of services provided for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensured adequate levels of clinical and business office supplies were maintained and delivered.
• Processed fee slips and surgery charges.
Patient Services Representative, August 2007- August 2009
• Served as primary point of contact between patient and physicians.
• Referred patients to appropriate health care services, community services, and resources available.
• Answered phones, routed calls, and processed patients in the practice.
• Scheduled appointments for office, acute care settings, and inpatient and outpatient surgery procedures
• Verified insurance coverage, processed copayments, and obtained referrals and authorizations.
• Balanced patient charges and reconciled cash drawer at the close of day.
INTEGRATED SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, RICHMOND, VA
Patient Services Representative, August 2006- August 2007
• Scheduled appointments/procedures for office and acute care settings.
• Scheduled all outpatient and inpatient procedures with hospitals.
• Verified insurance coverage, obtained referrals and authorizations.
• Answered phones, routed calls, processed patients in the practice.
• Balanced patient charges and reconciled cash drawer at the close of day.
SELF EMPLOYED, RICHMOND, VA
Private Home Care Provider, September 2000- November 2005
• Cared for elderly home bound patient daily.
• Provided physical therapy and companionship.
• Fed, bathed and administered patients' medications.
• Administered wound care.
DILLARD'S, RICHMOND, VA
Intimate Apparel Associate, August 2003- November 2004
• Certified in intimate apparel fitting.
• Helped customers identify products that best suited their needs.
• Built a loyal customer base by using a consultative sales approach.
• Trained other associates for fitter certification.
CLARK SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RICHMOND, VA
Reading Intervention Teacher, November 2002- May 2003
• Taught 1st and 3rd graders in reading and writing.
• Worked with teachers in improve the students standardized test scores.
• Monitored student progress and sent written reports to their teachers.
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, GLEN ALLEN, VA
Official Check Specialist, July 1999- July 2000
• Reissued lost, stolen, and destroyed official checks.
• Approved, researched, and denied check request for account closures.
• Processed all returned affidavits and indemnity agreements.
Personal Service Rep/ Operations Assistant, July 1998- July 1999
• Assisted customers with banking account maintenance.
• Discussed First Union products with new customers and referred to sales.
• Resolved customer issues in a timely manner.
• Prepared and distributed morning reports.
Education
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, RICHMOND, VA
Bachelors of Science, December 1997
• Bachelors of Science in Physical Education/Kinesiotherapy
• Clinical internship at Bay Pines V.A. Medical Center in St. Petersburg, FL
Additional Skills
• Skilled in Microsoft Office ( Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experienced in electronic medical records, medical billing, medical terminology, CPT & ICD-9 coding knowledge, PACS