Laurea Cristelli
Arvada, Colorado 80002
**********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
A professional seeking a challenging position in an office that provides
room for growth and an opportunity for advancement.
SKILLS
Medical Terminology Medical Insurance Collection
Anatomy & Physiology Medical Manager
ICD-9 Microsoft Office
CPT4 HIPAA Certificate
HCPCS CPR Certificate
CMS 1500/UB-04 Medicare/Medicaid
EDUCATION
Concorde Career College 03/2009 - 12/2009
Aurora, CO
Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist
AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. G.P.A. 4.0
. Director's Awards (April 2009 - November 2009)
. Student of the Month Award (May 2009)
. Perfect Attendance Award
. Student member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
EXPERIENCE
Census Enumerator (Intermittent Replacement) 05/2010 -
07/2010
UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU Jefferson County,
CO
Non-Response Follow-Up (NRFU) Census-Taker conducted census
interviews with Colorado residences.
Facilitated the interview process through both the telephone and
personal travel. Successfully closed cases with
completion of the necessary documentation.
Insurance Billing and Coding Externship 11/2009 -
12/2009
COCHLEAR AMERICAS Centennial, CO
Submitted claims electronically through Medicare / Medicaid for New
York, Texas, and Illinois. Contacted Trailblazer IVR line for status
of Colorado Medicare claims. Submitted claim appeal forms to Illinois
Medicaid. Updated aging reports and resubmitted claims through
insurance carriers for durable medical equipment (DME).
Volunteer 09/2006 - 06/2008
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Northglenn, CO
Facilitated children's religious classes, developed goals and
objectives for classes, coordinated with staff to obtain teaching
materials, assisted with the coordination of Vacation Bible School,
developed activities for classes, assisted with preparation for yearly
"Journey Days".
Homemaker 01/1991 - 03/2009
Maintained household budget, paid bills, handled banking
responsibilities, researched cost effective options for the family,
planned and prepared meals, developed and maintained a savings plan.