medical coding

LaToya Mims

**** ****** **** #** ****: 832-***-****

Houston, TX 77067 Email: *********@**.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

● Multiple application proficiency to complete job related tasks in an electronic environment

● More than seven years of experience in healthcare industry, working in a collaborative setting with medical licensed professionals.

● Knowledge of medical terminology, clinical procedures, HIPAA regulations, anatomy/physiology, ICD9,

CPT codes, MUE and EMR.

● Self-directed with the ability to manage time efficiently contributing to maximum production in a team environment.

● Strong attention to detail with exemplary customer service.

● Solid interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build rapport.

● Excellent communication skills with relationship building among customers, patients and employees.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Certificate: Medical Coding 2015

U.S. Career Institute

Associate of Applied Science: Medical Office Administrator, 2014

Lone Star College, Kingwood, TX GPA: 3.71

Phi Theta Kappa

Certificate: Administrative Support Medical Specialty Track, 2014

Lone Star College, Kingwood, TX

Phi Theta Kappa

Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Diploma, 2006

National Institute of Technology Houston, TX CPC Certification

WORK EXPERIENCE

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Front Desk Specialist II, September 2014current

Responsibility begins with initial patient contact and continues throughout the visit. Register potential patients prior to appointments when necessary. Verify patient information to avoid errors and mistaken identity. Maintain lobby area and provide patients with available resources for a memorable experience.

Provide excellent customer service at all time.

HealthPort/ UT Physicians Houston, TX

Release of Information Specialist, August 2011 September

2014

Complete release of information requests by retrieving patient’s medical chart and follow standards of quality and productivity. Performs quality checks on all work to assure accuracy of the release, confidentiality, and proper invoicing. Maintains confidentiality, security and standards of ethics with all HealthPort and medical records information including during transport, storage and disposal. Work with privileged information in a conscientious manner. Performs other tasks as assigned including but not limited to the requirement to work at facilities in close proximity with the Custodian of Records. Answers phone inquiries and route calls to appropriate department to satisfy needs from the requesting party.

Dimension Imaging, Tyler, TX

Scan Administrator/Trainer, July 2010 – August 2011

Perform clerical functions of scanning of all documents with due diligence. Accurately maintains paper and electronic medical records. Produce digital copies of documents for retention purposes becoming comfortable working with computers and computer storage systems. Prioritize according to urgency and maintain logs within Microsoft Excel of daily activities and complete projects and report to company management/owner. Regular and prompt attendance and the ability to work schedule. Assist in training new staff.

Mother Frances Hospital, Tyler, TX

Unit Analyst, August 1999 – December 2003

Prepare notice of patient's discharge to inform business office and other appropriate parties. Disseminate mailings and other types of deliveries to assist in the workflow of the unit. Records information, including but not limited to, physicians' orders and instructions, dietary requirements, and medication information on patient charts and medical records. Coordinate with the doctors, nurses, and other pertinent hospital staff for patient care along with answering phones, ordering supplies, organizing/filing inpatient paperwork, and scheduling. Keeps accurate records of the patient's data to assist in the processing of documents and the documentation of legalities such as that death certificates and birth certificates.

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