Medical Assistant

Stephanie Garst

**** ******** **** **

Savannah, Texas 76227

479-***-****

*******@*****.***

Experience

COORDINATOR BILL PROCESSING RECONSIDERATION, VENDOR

Claims Management, Contractor - Rogers, Arkansas

2011-Present

. Managing a vendor business for Wal-mart.

. Analyzing Workman Compensation Laws in nine different states,

calculating proper reimbursement based on the Medicare allowance, fee

schedules and usual and customary laws. Researching NCCI edits and

CPT rules for billed claim.

. Data-entry - medical bill information and auditing data already

entered.

. Calculating fee schedule rates, PPO discounting and complex formulas

for reimbursement of inpatient and outpatient per Medicare and

Outpatient Patient Perspective System.

. Working with deadlines, individually and in a team setting.

. Auditing medical bills for correctly paid amounts and applicable

discounts.

. Data entry of patient information to process claims

Medical Nursing Assistant/Medical Esthetician

Ubben Dermatology Clinic, PA - Rogers & Bella Vista, 1996 to 2010

Arkansas

. Managed patients in business office and procedure rooms. Mastered

medical terminology, medical transcription, charting and patient

education.

. Utilized computerized prescription program to fulfill patient

requests. Organized surgical trays and exam rooms for procedures.

. Managed and designed the skin care sect of practice. Mastered NdYag

1064 laser techni que, cosmetic procedures like chemical peels

and facials. Applied Jane Iredale line of makeup.

. Promoted and sold cosmetic and skin care products. Exceeding sales

goals set by department.

Medical Nursing Assistant

Ginger Dermatology Associates, Fayetteville, AR

1992 to 1996

. Managed patients in procedure rooms. Prepared patients for treatment

and assisted in medical procedures.

. Mastered business office protocols involving ICD-9 and CPT usage for a

Medicare based state.

. Prepared and cutting of MOHS slides in laboratory. Surgical assistant

in MOHS surgery.

Education

ALLEN SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES - NY 2013-2014

Medical Coding and Billing Certification

University of Phoenix - Rogers, AR campus 2008-2010

Bachelor of Science in Business

Management

1990-1991

Pensacola Christian College - Pensacola,

Florida

Rochester Community College/Technical

School

Nursing Assistant Certificate

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Strata Care, Claim Zone, & Allscripts

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