Melissa McGary

**** ***** ****** ********** ****, CA 93505

402-***-**** ac52bl@r.postjobfree.com

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

Professional with 13 years of Military and Civilian experience in healthcare. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, improve processes, and ensure positive organizational outcomes. Extensive Educational Background in Health Care. Seeking an opportunity in the Medical coding and billing industry:

Medical Billing and Coding Certified

3M Coding System, ICD-10-CM and PCS, CPT Coding, HCPC

MS Word, Excel, Power point

Medical Database Systems

Electronic Medical Records

Anatomy and Physiology

Medical Terminology

Military Terminology

Inpatient and Outpatient Coding

Problem Solving

Attention-To-Detail

Customer Service Orientated

Adaptability

Medical Reimbursements

Professional Experience

ELLSWORTH AIRFORCE BASE, Ellsworth, SD 2010 - 2016

Public Health Technician

Managed Hearing Conservation Program

Reported and maintained all OSHA reportable requirements

Worked closely with head Audiologist in Region

Coordinated cross talks with Bioenvironmental, Base Safety and Flight Medicine daily on diverse Occupational related issues

Updated, validated and managed Occupational Health Program for Ellsworth AFB

Managed Pregnancy Program for Ellsworth AFB

Managed Occupational injuries and illnesses programs

Scheduled, cancelled, and confirmed patient diagnostic appointments for Hearing Conservation, Flight Medicine, and Preventive Health.

Completed medical referrals, medical profiles, and medical consultations

Complied and recorded medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using medical data base systems DOERHS DR, DOERHS HC, AHLTA, CHCS, DOERHS Bioenvironmental, ASIMS, and AFSAS

Protected information according to HIPPA Regulations and standards

Consistently surpassed squadron scheduling effectiveness goal of 90% by 5-7%

Provided excellent customer service in interaction with patients in all correspondence (telephone, e-mail, letter, and personally)

Created, obtained, and analyzed data to improve patient flow within clinic

Proficient in using systems DOERHS DR, DOERHS HC, AHLTA, CHCS, DOERHS Bioenvironmental, ASIMS, and AFSAS

Trained in deployment processing, hazardous materials, and natural/emergency disasters

NE/WESTERN IA HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, Omaha, NE 2009 - 2010

Medical Support Assistant

Proficient in using systems VISTA,CPRS

Created, obtained, and analyzed data to improve patient flow within clinic

Provided excellent customer service in interaction with patients in all correspondence (telephone, e-mail, letter, and personally)

Stored, documented, and tracked patient records

Consistently surpassed squadron scheduling effectiveness goal of 90% by 5-7%

Maintained medical records and protected information according to HIPPA Regulations and standards

Complied and recorded medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using medical data base systems VISTA,CPRS

Completed medical referrals, medical profiles, and medical consultations

Scheduled, cancelled, and confirmed patient diagnostic appointments for the surgery clinic

Performed clerical duties to keep clinics running smoothly

Managed patient load for Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery and Wound Care clinics

OFFUTT AIRFORCE BASE, Omaha, NE 2006 - 2009

Maintenance Control Clerk

Trained in deployment processing, hazardous materials, and natural/emergency disasters

Coordinated maintenance for communication squadron, tracked and analyzed maintenance jobs from start to finish

Trained other personnel on duties and procedures required for telephone operation and maintenance control

Maintained and updated communication for squadron’s briefing slides daily as a maintenance control technician

Performed weekly, daily briefing to key team members

Broadcasted weather, disasters, and exercise warnings, routed emergency calls appropriately

Efficiently tracked and stored classified information

SHREVEPORT TIMES, Shreveport, LA 2000 - 2005

Independent Contractor

Billed and collected customer payments

Organized, stocked, maintained and located supplies or merchandise

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Various Locations 1993 - 1999

Physical Therapy Technician

Maintained and ordered materials needed by conducting physical inventory

Ordered, inventoried and maintained all physical therapy equipment

Trained in deployment processing, hazardous materials, and natural/emergency disasters

Stored, documented, and tracked patient records

Expertly performed all duties and tasks required of a physical therapy assistant

Maintained medical records and protected information according to HIPPA Regulations and standards

Education & Credentials

Master Arts, Healthcare Administration, Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE, 2009

Bachelors in Science, Healthcare Management, Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE, 2008

Associates, Physical Therapy, Community College of the Air Force, 1999

Certification, Medical Billing and Coding, DeVry University, 2017

Certification

CCA Certification, AHIMA 2017

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