Sonja M. Sniffen
Bronx, NY 10454
917-***-**** ************@*****.***
Liberal and Fine Arts Professional
Thorough, hard working, self-motivated professional. With over 20 years of experience serving the public. Through administrative and instructional roles continuously bringing to light the art of science. Consistently praised for positive work ethics, dedication, reliability, organization and effectiveness as a Medical Instructor, Medical Clerical Assistant, and Patient Advocate.
2013-2017 Medical Instructor, Orange- Ulster BOCES. . Effectively instruct adult students of varied academic/age levels and diverse cultural backgrounds.
●Advanced knowledge of Powerpoint, medical documentation, teaching skills, teamwork, effective communication, and an open attitude towards students who ask questions.
●Develop curriculum, prepare lesson plans, grade examinations, answer student inquiries, train students in CMS, OSHA, and HIPAA standards
●Develop employment focused instruction to adult students in the following subjects:
oHuman Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology
oMedical Insurance Billing, including Medicare/Medicaid
oICD-9-CM/ ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS
2009-2012 Medical Instructor, Ridley-Lowell Business and Technical Institute
In addition to the above: :
oMedical Office Procedures
oComputerized/Electronic health records, EMR/EHR
oTranscription
oMedical Mathematics
●Filled in for full time teachers at a moment’s notice; closely adhering to lesson plans;
●Incorporate technology into students’ learning activities for varied academic disciplines.
2007-2009 Scanning Specialist, Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County
●Worked directly with physicians preparing charts for scheduled office visits
●Responsible for medical record filing, retrieval, copying, and scanning
●Ordered physician lunches
●Deposit daily accounts receivable
●Prepared certified mail
2005-2007 Eligibility Clerk, CareCore National
●Answer high volume calls volume from plan participants and medical offices
●Provide accurate answers regarding various health insurance benefit plans
●Resolve participant inquiries that required research by utilizing the appropriate resources
●CPT and ICD-9-CM coding
●Apply result driven critical thinking while working independently in a team-oriented environment
●Ensure that authorization for necessary outpatient or inpatient procedures are obtained in a timely and accurate manner
2003-2004 Radiology Assistant, Vassar Brothers Medical Center
1997-2000 Radiology Assistant, Horton Hospital and Horton Medical Center
●Process new patient admissions; registrations; incoming hospital consults and other patient related requests per HIPAA guidelines
●Assist in all modalities of radiology
●Transport patients to and from Diagnostic Imaging
●Mailed registration material prior to patient appointment, when applicable
CREDENTIALS
Associate of Science in Elementary Education and Liberal Arts
ICD-10-CM Proficiency Expired 2017
CPC Certificate Through AAPC. Expired 2017
NYS Proprietary Education: Medical Billing and Coding Expired 2015
NYSATAS Expired 2012
EDUCATION
Major in Art History, Suny New Paltz, New Paltz, NY; 2009-2011
A.S. degree in Elementary Education, Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY; 2009