MILLAD G. BAHHI

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Education

The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN, 10/2012- 07/30/2015 Master of Health Information Management (MSHIM, RHIA)

Aleppo University, Faculty of Medicine, Aleppo, Syria 09/1998 - 06/2004 Medical Degree (M.D.) 08/2004

University/Medical School Honors & Awards

Society Health Program Certificate 03/2001

University Certificate of Appreciation 05/2002

Outstanding Educational Enhancement Certificate 09/2003 Certification/Licensure

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Completed in 2009

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Sharp HealthCare CTC San Diego, CA

Certified CPR- Sharp HealthCare CTC, American Heart Association San Diego, CA

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) 03/2013

Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) 12/2013

Health Information Management & Exchange (HIE) 07/2014

Eligible for RHIA Exam 11/2014

Examinations

USMLE Step 1 08/2005

USMLE Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge) 12/2004

USMLE Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills) 11/2008

USMLE Step 3 10/2012

Work Experience/ Training

Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist

11/2013- Present

Loma Linda Medical Center-Murrieta

Conduct meeting with physicians to introduce conceptions of the Clinical Documentation Improvement program, physician benefits of program, impact of complete and accurate documentation on final DRG assignment and profiling, determine best approach for physician education, and revision of current queries to ensure CDI program’s success and sustainability. Job duties include completion medical record documentation accuracy, establish patient’s severity of illness and predictable risk of mortality, support length of stay, clarify conditions/diagnosis and procedures where incomplete, conflicting or non-specific documentation is identified.

Clinical Documentation Improvement Manager- Supervisor 05/2012- 10/2013

Prime Healthcare Services- San Diego & Ontario California (Alvarado Hospital & Corporate Level) Responsible for conducting clinical based concurrent reviews of inpatient medical records reflective of quality of care outcome, medical necessity based on InterQual and Miliman criteria, and evaluation of documentation for reimbursement compliance. Also I used all types of Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies with emphasis on the Medicare & Medi-Cal Reimbursement system (MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs), Official Coding Guidelines, AHA Coding Clinics, and Privacy and security regulations for both inpatient and outpatient.

Volunteer Medical Student Training

02/ 2008 – 05/2012

Zavaro Cardiovascular Institute, San Diego, California

.Conducting Exercise Stress Tests and Nuclear (Exercise/ Pharmacological) Stress Tests. Observing Echocardiography, Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP). Analyzing results with Dr. Suhail Zavaro and Dr. Delbakhsh and discussing each case thoroughly with the doctors. Clinical Internship

01/2009- 05/2010

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, San Diego California

Under Dr. Fadi J. Nicolas- Diplomat, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Did variety of cases and obtained informative history of each patient, performed systemic physical exams, listed the possible diagnosis and discussed the management, Gathered resources about pathology in inpatient psychiatric settings and follow up plans of each patients, especially mood disorders and chronic mental illness with Dr. Nicolas Clinical Observer

12/2007- 01/2008

Heartland Medical, Staten Island, New York

Under Dr. Roland M. Fuertez (Board certified Family Medicine/Kaiser Permanente in Southern California)

Observed the procedure and process of a physical examination, questioned the patient regarding the case, and gathered medical information independently, reviewed imaging studies and laboratory data, formulating differential diagnosis and discussed each medical case and information with Dr. Fuertez, and developing treatment plans and follow ups Medical Resident

10/2005 - 10/2007

Aleppo University Hospital, Aleppo, Syria

Internal Medicine

Under Cardiology Chairman Bassam Alhalabi, M.D & Prof. Said Hamdoun,M.D. of Clinical Rheumatology

Accomplished excellent history taking, physical examination skills, and differential diagnosis and superior diagnostic skills and procedures (e.g., Lumber Puncture, Paracentesis, Pleurocentesis and Bone Marrow Aspiration), learned treatment planning and execution proficiency, gained outstanding bedside manner-strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, became a team player by working in accord with medical staff, patient, and family member to ensure high quality medical attention consistent with organization standard operating procedures, learned effective troubleshooting and problem solving skills in high pressure (life/death) environments, and gained excellent communication skills shown with supervisors and colleagues. Resident Doctor

02/2006 - 10/2007

Alkalyma Hospital, Syrian Arab Republic

Obtained excellent clinical history of patients, accomplished physical examination skills, and completed various differential diagnoses. Gained superior diagnostic skills, treatment planning and execution proficiency.

Medical Student

07/ 2003 - 08/2003

Under Supervisor Dr. Alkhoury

University of Aleppo/ Faculty of Medicine, Syria

Served in the rural area of Al-hasaka Province /Syria. Worked with several of colleagues in a public clinic. Provided counseling for others, regarding hygiene and vaccination. Research Experience

Medical Student, Under Prof. Taher Farfuti, M.D.

11/2003 - 04/2004 Average Hours/Week: 30

Aleppo University Hospital/ Internal Medicine Department, Syria A retrospective study of the Acute Delirious Status. Volunteer Experience

Volunteer

06/ 2009 - 06/2009

Sharp Health Care, California

I served for 2 days in the Sharp health Care to have Basic Life Support (BLS) which is national cognitive and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association and consists of CPR and AED program.

Publications

Peer Reviewed Book Chapter

Bahhi, Millad G. (2004). Research Book. In M. G. B. (Ed.), Acute Delirious Status (pp. 68 Pages). Aleppo, Syria. Hobbies & Interests

Hobbies include helping people, reading, swimming, running, tailor designer, basketball, and Fashion designer. Membership and Honorary/Professional Societies

Syrian Orthodox Church Camping Discovery: Helped organize various camps with fellow students and supervisors part of non-profit organization of many ancient places in Syria, such as Palmyra Language Fluency (Other than English)

Arabic, Aramaic

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