Medical Assistant Office

NORMA HELTON ***** Reeveston

Houston, TX *****

Cell 832-***-****

Email ********@*********.***

OBJECTIVE: To enrich my knowledge in Health Information Technology

QUALIFICATIONS

RHIT with extensive knowledge in Compliance (DRG’s, APC’s Operative Reports, History and Physicals). Coding both Acute care and Long term Acute care Inpatient and Outpatient day surgeries. Successful accomplishments instructing students in ICD-9 and ICD-10 Coding, Pathology, Pharmacology and Medical Assisting. Knowledge of both encoder (3M) and code books. Knowledge of Medisoft, OnBase, Meditech, Quadramed and Affinity coding software. Medical Assisting in both front and back office. Strong background in organization and tabulating. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel. Worked effectively with broad range of healthcare professionals.

EDUCATION

North Harris Community College, Houston TX

AAS, Health Information Technology, Minor: Psychology

Obtained RHIT Credentials, 4/2003 currently re credentialing

Texas School of Business, Houston TX

Diploma Medical Assistant, 1989

EMPLOYMENT

Houston Community College, Houston TX

2014-2015

Instructor

Working in partnership with Behavioral Health Association of Houston. Instructor for classes covering topics: ICD-9 and ICD-10 Coding and Reimbursement, Fundamentals, Claims Denials, Credentialing and Substance Use.

First Baptist Church North Houston

2014-Present

Nursery Caregiver

Caregiver for infant to Pre-K aged Children

St. Michaels Learning Academy

2013-2014

Health Instructor

Teach Medical Billing and Coding Certification class. Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Coding and Reimbursement.

Triumph Healthcare/Kindred Healthcare, Houston TX

2008-2012

Coding Manager

Supervised staff of up to 20 coders for 38 LTACH and Rehabilitation hospitals. Auditing (in-house and for outside entities) and education of coding guidelines and conventions were a main focus. Reviewed and corrected needed DRG changes after discharge. Tallied and monitored productivity and schedules for each coder. Worked closely with the Central Business office to keep the DNFB as clear as possible. Maintained all reporting for monthly leadership meetings.

Triumph Healthcare, Houston TX

2006-2008

Lead Coder

Coded for Triumph and RehabCare LTACH facilities. Responsible for all admission, concurrent and final coding for up to 130 patients. Extensive knowledge of 3M encoder, Meditech and OnBase scanned medical records. Initiated coding for a new facility with complete EMR. Participated in weekly Patient Care meetings to confirm treatment plans for each patient and evaluate each assigned DRG.

Twelve Oaks Hospital, Houston TX

2004-2007

Coding Specialist

Compliance for DRG’s, APC’s, OP reports, H&P’s, Medical record and Telephone Order reviews. Coding Acute care Inpatient and Outpatient charts. Was on CDM team and updated CDM as needed. Working closely with admitting office and CBO to ensure all coding and billing issues are resolved.

Houston Community College, Houston TX

2004-Present

Adjunct Faculty

Instructor for ICD-9 and ICD-10 Coding and Reimbursement, Pathology and Pharmacology.

KMR, LLC, Naval Hospital, Great Lakes, IL

2003-2004

Outpatient Coder

Coded all Outpatient records with emphasis on Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and Family Practice. Reviewed and corrected codes for third party billing

Medical Income Concepts Incorporated (MICI), Houston TX

2002-2003

Medical Coder

Code Anesthesia records, Inpatient and Outpatient procedures and surgeries

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Houston, TX

2002 Clinical

Assembled, Analyzed and Coded Inpatient and Outpatient records

Memorial Hermann Hospital, The Woodlands, TX

2001 Practicum

Coded Outpatient Procedures, Assembled and Analyzed records

Texas School of Business, Houston, TX

1992

Medical Assistant Instructor

Planned course content and method of instruction

Presented lectures and discussions

Taught students in classroom and workplace settings

Avanti Medical Group, Houston, TX

1987-1992

Medical Assistant

Assisted physicians with patient exams, minor surgeries and laboratory tests

Performed Phlebotomy procedures on adults and children

Supervised Medical Assistant students

Obtained and utilized CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS and E&M codes

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