Athena Garris
West Warwick, Rhode Island 02893
401. 808.9071
************@*****.***
Objective: Seeking an ideal career as medical coder and biller . Where I can utlize my skills and knowledge to expand
my options in the medical field .
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Typing 30 wpm Quick Learner, Ability to Multitask
Communication skills (telephone and written) Goal Oriented and Eager to Learn
Microsoft Office: Word & Excel and Powerpoint Proactive Problem Solving
Electronic Billing ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS
Reliable and Team Oriented Electronic Medical and Health Records
Medicaid/Medicare, 3rd Party Billing
Claims Analysis
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations Cms 1500 forms
Knowleadge of Anatomy and Physiology
Education
2009 - 2010 Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln, Rhode Island
Medical Coding and Billing Diploma
2004-2008 Hope High School . Providence, Rhode Island
Information of Technology Diploma – Recevied
Certifications
Cms 1500
Fraud and Abuse
Hippa
Experience
Prority Management Group, Pawtucket, RI 2010
Medical Coding and Billing
Customer Service
Filing, Faxing, Data Entry
Verifying status claims
Mailing out secondary payment reminders to insurance companies
Write-offs
Clerical Duties
Kohls Department Store, Smithfield, RI 2008- present
Oustmer Service Associate
Accuratly and efficiently ring on registers maintain all cash and media at the registers .
Make sure each custmer recives great service by providing a friendly enviorment . By greeting and
aknowleading every custmers needs
Maintain awareness of all sales and promotions and advertisment .
Ablilty to process all information and merchandise through a register
Strong communication with custmers as well as associates
References upon request