Insurance Medical

Catherine Mitchell

**** ********* **** 919-***-****

Durham, NC 27713 abiuzf@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a medical coder or insurance specialist in a

reputed health care organization that offers both personal and professional

growth.

SKILLS PROFILE

. Excellent computer skills

. Knowledge of office practices and procedures

. Strong attention to detail

. Superb analytical, organizational skills

. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

. Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a

challenging environment

. Self-motivated, efficient, resourceful and reliable under pressure

. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels

. Resourceful in the completion of tasks with ability to multi-task

effectively

. Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a team player as well

as working independently to achieve objectives

. Possess strong problem resolution skills

. Dedicated individual achieving a reputation for consistently going

beyond what is required

EDUCATION

AHIMA CCS-P:

November 12, 2010

Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC

1/2008 - 5/2010

AAS Health Information Technology, May, 2010

GPA 3.73

Thomson Education Direct

Diploma Medical Transcriptionist, 2002

Southern High School, Durham, NC

Graduated, General Diploma, 1990

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Durham Women's Clinic

www.whadwc.com

Insurance Specialist INTERN Durham, NC 1/2010 - 5/2010

. Efficient filing, charting, and documenting

. Enhancing billing and coding skills (ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS)

. Appointment scheduling

. Follow up with insurance carriers and patients to expedite the

recovery of payment obligations

. Verify medical insurance coverage for patients to determine benefits,

copays, coinsurance, and deductibles

. Prepare and review CMS 1500 claim forms for accuracy and completeness

. Organize and work with detailed office records using computers to

enter, access, search and retrieve data

. Maintained confidentiality and accuracy in patient charting

. Ensured adherence to regulatory standards, including HIPAA (Health

Insurance Portability Act)

. PC, Microsoft Office literate

. Reconciling overdue patient accounts

. Submit electronic claims via clearinghouse, website, and / or paper to

insurance for reimbursements

Flextronics International

www.flextronics.com

Program Manager Youngsville, NC 1/2007 - 4/2008

. Responsible for solving service issues for the satisfaction of the

customer

. Exceeded client contracts to progress business

. Keep excellent business relationships with clients

. Manage cross functional customer-focus team on delivery of products

and/or services to external customers

. Plan and direct program associated schedules and budgets

. Organize interdepartmental activities, ensuring completion of

commitments associated with customer delivery, quality, and required

business metrics

. Regular interactions with senior management on customer satisfaction,

program status, and required business metrics

. Coordinated conferences, seminars, and luncheon meetings, as well as

agenda planning, guest list creation, registration confirmation,

travel arrangements, and menu planning

Production Planner Youngsville, NC 2003-2007

Document Control Analyst II Youngsville, NC 2001-2003

Production Supervisor Raleigh, NC 1997-2001

OTHER TRAINING AND EXPOSURES

Medical terminology

Medical Coding

Health Care Quality Management

Health Care Statistics

Health Insurance Billing and Reimbursement

Allscripts Practice Management Software associated with Electronic Health

Records and Third Party Processing

Medcin (Student Edition) Software

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Volunteer, Animal Protection Society of Durham ( www.apsofdurham.org)

Volunteer, Hillandale Elementary School ( www.hillandale.dpsnc.net)

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