L at r isha Wallace
St. Louis, MO 63108
Objective
I am seeking a position with a professional organization that will benefit from my
i ni tiative, capabilities and positive work ethic, offering the opportuni ty for higher
levels of advancement and increased decision-making responsibilities.
Q ualifications/Skills
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to work on multiple task simultaneously
• Strong analytical, oral and writ ten communication skills
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
Education
2001-2003 Forest Park Community College
General Studies
Work Experience
Office team, M issouri
Senior Medical Records Clerk / Medical Coder ( Sept 2009-April 2010) P rotected the
security of medical records and ensured that confidentiality was maintained. Reviewed
records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations. Retrieved patient
medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel. Released
i nformation to persons and agencies according to regulations. Planned, developed,
maintained and operated a variety of health record indexes and storage and retrieval
systems to collect, classify, store and analyze information. Entered data, such as
demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures and
t reatment into computer. Compiled and maintained patients' medical records to document
condition and t reatment and to provide data for research or cost control and care
i mprovement efforts. Processed patient admission and discharge documents. Transformed
d iseases, injur ies, and healthcare procedures into numeric or alphanumeric designation
Medical Receptionist (June 2008-January 2009) I was responsible for all aspects of front
office duties assigned. Duties included answering phones, patient scheduling and
registration, charge entry, work queues, payment posting, batch balancing, and cash
reconciliation/balancing. The position required direct supervision, discretion, and attention
to detail, prioritization skills, organizational skills and excellent interpersonal relation
skills. Contacts included patients, families, co-workers, physicians and the general public.
T his position was highly visible with extensive patient contact requiring a professional
appearance and demeanor at all t imes. Duties also included contact with insurance
companies to verify eligibility and to obtain pre-certs for radiology testing.
Accounts Payable Clerk (November 2007-June 2008) Review invoices and supporting
documents to include posting and producing information in the accounting system. I
organized weekly payable for processing using an electronic data base. Reviewed invoices
and supporting documents and compared to purchase orders. Printed checks to produce
cash accounts and posted and submit ted it to the bank. Attached supporting documents to
checks and forwarded for signatures. Created a filing system and filed paperwork once
i nvoices were approved and paid.
S t. Louis Reinvestment Corporation, M issouri
Administrative Assistant (January 2001-July 2003) C reated and maintained a filing
system. Operated a six line switchboard. M anaged supervisors’ calendars and scheduled
appointments. Educated potential clients on the first t ime homebuyer’s classes that were
offered. Registered clients for classes, obtained all paperwork needed, completed credit
checks and assigned homebuyers to a loan counselor. Assisted loan counselor with making
sure that everything was complete before the closing of the house, and other duties as
assigned.