Qualification Profile:
Dependable educator with broad experience in clinical, medical records management, billing and administrative tasks. My range of skills and support assist with the development of class lectures, workshops, staff meetings and delivering impressive outcomes for instructors, patient’s, client’s and student’s needs.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Associates Degree in Occupational Science, (2000)
BETA TECH- Richmond, Virginia 1998 Diploma
Nationally Registered Medical Assistant
Nationally Certified Coding Specialist
Certified Medical Assistant
Devry University- 2007(Psychology Certification)
Professional Certification & Development
Certified Professional Coder/ ICD-10 Proficient (AAPC)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Adult/Infant CPR & First Aid
Professional Experience
Virginia College-Education Corporation of America
9/11/2011-present
Academic Coordinator/Instructor Medical Assistant
Development of instructional plans and assist students with retention of material
Supervise internships, externships, and cooperative education, site orientation and visits
Onsite assessment of student experiences and evaluation of learning opportunities
Working with admission staff in recruiting students, quarterly program review activities
Work with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum for certification
Prepare student monthly reports, midterm reports, advising, externship placement
Hires, trains, and evaluates qualified program faculty, organization of monthly staff meetings
Assists with development of the program operating budget and monitors inventory monthly
Youth and Family Services of Virginia
12/2009 to 03/2013
Case Manager/Mental Health Professional
Mobilize resources and interviews, as needed, to achieve expected goal to assist in achieving desired clinical outcomes within the desired time frame, Patient advocate, creation of individualized service plans
Conduct concurrent reviews and prior authorizations using specific indicators and criteria as approved by CMS and other state agencies.
Data entry of proper procedure and diagnostic codes, special reports to safeguard timely reimbursement
Review of remittance advice to determine appropriate reimbursement on encounters, resubmission of claims when necessary
Summit Health- Richmond, Virginia
07/2005 – 12/2009
Medical Assistant/ Health Screener
Capillary stick, vital signs, body mass index, cholesterol and glucose checks
Equipment delivery, storage, set-up, break down, and package and send out
Phlebotomy, lab order entry in electronic medical record system, documentation of results
Compliant to OSHA regulations, providing brief reviews on individual diets and exercise regimens to assist with weight loss
Assisting health insurance participants with getting a lower premium by conducting preventive testing to assist with detection of possible diseases early
Centura College-Richmond, Virginia
07/2005 -12/2009
Medical Coding/Medical Assistant Instructor
Preparation of class lectures, including medical terminology, medication administration, capillary sticks, phlebotomy, vital signs and insurance claims processing, electronic health record management in an accelerated curriculum for adults.
Utilize ICD-9cm & CPT manuals. Knowledgeable about billing software to process CMS-1500 and UB 04 insurance claims. Competent usage of current technology to maximize enrichment activities.
Knowledgeable about McGraw- Hill and Evolve virtual stimulation laboratory/electronic health records, Power point, online grade system and medisoft.
Proactively managed student relationships to promote professionalism. Student progress recording and attendance tracking.
One on one assistance and instruction provided for students performing below minimum academic achievement levels.
Training provided to new employees on engrade, policy, procedures and various educational computer software.
Gambro Healthcare-Richmond, Virginia
01/2003-04/2007
Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician
Startup water system, dialysis machines, attach dialyzer and tubing to machine
Prime dialyze with saline or heparinized solution to prepare machine for usage
Mixed dialysate according to prescription
Test saline for any impurities before connection patients
Weigh patients, calculate estimated fluid removal in kilograms
Program machine for each individual patient
Phlebotomy/Cannulation of needles on fistulas, grafts and catheters
Connect 4 or more patients, monitor during treatment and disconnection from machine
Documentation of vitals, any complaints or interruption of treatment
Harris Clinic-Richmond, Virginia
11/99-7/01 & 4/04-6/05
Laboratory Technician/ Medical Assistant
Phlebotomy, capillary sticks, lab order entry, packaging and send out, instrument autoclaving
Use of centrifuge and CLIA waived testing, prior authorizations, referrals
Quarterly audits, and quality assurance checks on all test results, vital signs, EKG’S
Record management, appointment setting, collection of copays, upkeep of medical records
Prescription refills, assisted doctors with minor surgical procedures and GYN exams
Diabetes, hypertension and STD prevention education and counseling
Intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal injections, urinalysis and spirometry