Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
Resume:
Catherine
Tucker
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
*********@*****.***
linkedin.com/in/catherine-tucker-a5304a35
I am a dedicated professional looking to utilize 19 years of experience in veterinary medicine to transition to the human medical field, particularly billing and coding.
Skills
Works efficiently and effectively alone or in teams
Exceptional customer service skills
Remains extremely organized while multitasking
Quickly adapts to new software and programs.
Experience
09/2014 - PRESENT
Licensed Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Clinic of Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC
Catheter placement and fluid therapy administration
Preparing appointments for the doctor including managing vaccines, assessment of the patients specific needs and requests for the appointment
Performing Diagnostic procedures
Performing Dental Prophylaxis and instructing pet owners on preventative care
Preparing and monitoring for patients who are under anesthesia for a surgical procedure.
Training and educating staff on proper patient care and client service.
Scheduling surgeries and preparing the correct forms for anesthetic procedures.
Preparing estimates and assisting with invoicing clients after the procedure has been completed.
I am actively involved in staff training involving patient care, client education, technical procedures and disease management.
05/2012 – 05/2019
Licensed Veterinary Technician / Animal Emergency Hospital of the Strand, Myrtle Beach, SC
Emergency triage of patients
Intravenous catheter placement
Performing Diagnostic procedures and administering medications
Assisting in surgery and anesthesia monitoring
Updating patient charts and charges
05/2005 – 08/2014
Licensed Veterinary Technician / Grand Strand Animal Hospital, Myrtle Beach, SC
Catheter placement and fluid therapy administration
Preparing appointments for the doctor including managing vaccines, assessment of the patients specific needs and requests for the appointment
Performing Diagnostic procedures
Performing Dental Prophylaxis and instructing pet owners on preventative care
Preparing and monitoring for patients who are under anesthesia for a surgical procedure.
Training and educating staff on proper patient care and client service.
Scheduling surgeries and preparing the correct forms for anesthetic procedures.
Preparing estimates and assisting with invoicing clients after the procedure has been completed.
08/2002 - 02/2005
Licensed Veterinary Technician / Long Island Veterinary Specialist, Plainview, NY
Scheduling surgery patients for procedures and creating the necessary paperwork
Preparing estimates for patients undergoing surgical procedures and completing invoices for the clients after the doctors’ surgery notes have been received and reviewed.
Communication with clients including discharging and admitting surgery patients, addressing clients concerns regarding surgery and anesthesia, and post-operative care and management.
02/2002 – 02/2005
Licensed Veterinary Technician / Rosyln Greenvale Veterinary Group, Greenvale, NY
Intravenous catheter placement and fluid therapy
Managing the appointment schedule and assisting the doctor with patient care
Administering vaccines, medications and performing diagnostics
Use and maintenance of in-house blood machines.
Preparing medication prescriptions for dispensing.
04/2001 – 02/2002
Laboratory Animal Caretaker / Stony Brook University – DLAR, Stony Brook, NY
Care and husbandry of all the laboratory animals including primates and aquatic species
Proper maintenance of records for investigators.
Protocol management to prevent the spread of disease.
04/1997 – 08/2004
Reptile and Small Animal Specialist /Petco NY
Care and husbandry for small animals, birds, reptiles.
Performed tasks such as restocking inventory, customer service and education about animal care and husbandry.
Managing inventory needed for over 100 animals
Daily health checks and administration of medication as needed.
Education
01/2000
Associates Degree in Applied Science / Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood, NY
Majored in Veterinary Science
Awarded a laboratory animal scholarship
Attended externships at Stony Brook University –DLAR and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in South Carolina and New York
SC License # : 2467 Expires : 03/2021 (active)
NY license #: 003944 Issued : 03/2001 (inactive)
07/2019
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist / American Business and Technology University, St. Joseph, Missouri
Attended online classes for billing and coding as well as medical administrative assistant
Certified by the NHA for billing and Coding
Certification# J3F4P9S4 Expires: 07/2021
Currently working on my certification for Medical Administrative Assistant
Activities
I have taken part in multiple charity functions over the years to benefit the American Cancer Society and local Humane Society organizations. I have also participated in Great Cycling Challenge for the past 4 years to raise money for the Chidren’s Cancer Research Fund.
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