Health Information

THOMAS J. AVERY

**** ****** ******* **. *** *** HOUSTON, TX 77084

Cell: 386-***-**** **************@*****.***

Work Experience

Coding Quality Assurance Advisor

Intermedix 09/2015 06/2016

Developed/modified existing training materials for new and existing coders

Perform monthly audits of coders communicating any findings to coders and management

Participate in focused reviews with coders as necessary after audits

Prepares emails and reports of deficiencies found on audits for review and/or training

Perform probationary audits for new/disciplined coders with feedback as required

Medical Coding Apprentice

09/2014 09/2015

U n i v e r s i t y of M i a m i

Review medical records and code using ICD9, ICD10CM/PCS, CPT as necessary.

Completed projects as assigned by superiors such as CMS Audits, Payer Denial audits, CPT

updates, Clinical Documentation Improvement.

Completed ICD10 training in Elsevier for revenue cycle, ICD10

Completed professional billing and coding training in various departments (Dermatology,

Ophthalmology, Medicine, OB/GYN, Pathology) and outpatient clinics/hospitals (BPEI, UMHC)

served by UHealth system

Received training in Epic EHR system.

Completed ICD10CM/PCS intensive boot camp training 06/ 22/2015 06/26/2015

Computer Lab Assistant

SJR State Library 05/2011 12/2013

Assist students with any computer issues they may have while using the lab.

Ensure that all equipment functions properly and there is adequate paper for the printer

Compile necessary daily and weekly reports for lab usage

Perform assorted duties as required by library staff

Technical Support Supervisor

01/2009 05/2010

Precision Response Corporation

Received calls from customers and assisted them with their complaints and/or grievances

Communicated with other departments to assist customers as required

Designed and led training sessions with current and new agents to assist in their job performance

Assisted with the training of new agents as they complete classroom training

Telesales Representative

DialAmerica Marketing 06/2008 01/2009

Contacted customers to inform customers of offers.

Processed applications for customers to get new products.

Completed customer records as per client's request.

Utilized computers and associated skills to process reports and applications for customers.

Inside Sales Representative

Infinite Energy, Inc. 09/2004 05/2008

Assisted customers with establishing and maintaining natural gas service

Assisted with training of new agents as they started with the company

Assisted with creation of marketing materials for new campaigns

Maintained and designed team reports and documentation

Military Experience

United States Navy Electricians Mate Submarine Service 02/1990 11/1995

o (Discharged honorably as E4)

Education

St. Johns River Community College

Associate in Arts Graduated 05/1998

Associate in Science Health Information Technology Graduated 12/2013

Associate in Sciences Office Administration Medical Office Graduated 12/2013

Awards/Accomplishments

Member of Phi Theta Kappa

Member of SJR State Student Government Association

Certified Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certification # 0028789

Professional Memberships

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Florida Health Information Management Association (FHIMA)

Contact this candidate