KAREN D. LEE

Aurora, Colorado

310-***-****

acxd5c@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a challenging position that offers an opportunity for professional development and potential for advancement and growth, where I can utilize my abilities and acquired experience.

EDUCATION

Westwood College – Torrance, CA

Associate’s Degree in Medical Coding and Billing-3.51GPA Graduation Date: May2015

•o Awards: President Academic Award, Dean Academic Awards, and Perfect Attendance

•o Relevant Coursework: Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement Systems, Coding and Classification Systems, Medical Terminology, Computer Applications

RELEVANT SKILLS AND TRAINING

•¥ Computer Skills: MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, 10-Key, AIMS, Five-9 Program,

QuickBooks

•¥ Typing Speed: 45WPM

•¥ Customer Service, Grant Writing, Case Management

•¥ ICD 9/10 and CPT Codes

•¥ Claims Collection

•¥ Accounts Receivable

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Medical Professional, Santa Monica, California January 2014-January 2016

Patient Front Desk Clerk/Scheduler-Contract w/Cedars Sinai Medical Group

•¥ Checked in patients with a warm greeting in a pleasant and professional manner.

•¥ Tracked patients in the reception area and communicated with them, as needed.

•¥ Evaluated electronic chart data to verify all information has been received, completed, and signatures obtained. Obtained and scanned patients insurance card, and Valid Id, and other important required documents.

•¥ Ensured that proper authorization or referral was collected from the patient.

•¥ Enter all new patient demographic information into the computer.

•¥ Marked arrival time of patients electronically and made sure that patients are seen on time.

•¥ Reviewed the schedule status daily for the remainder of the week.

•¥ Scheduled all appointments with the appropriate physician to ensure top quality care to patients.

•¥ Confirmed appointments daily with reminder calls

•¥ Cancelled and reschedules appointments, as necessary; follows-up or no shows.

Emergency Group, Arcadia, California January 2012- May 2014

Patient Account Specialist/Data Management/Chart Coordinator –Temporary Position

•¥ Batched between 100-200 face sheets daily and entered (CPT) codes to produce and submit claims for seven hospital Emergency Rooms

•¥ Responsible for the transition of over 500 paper charts daily to Electronic Medical Records

•¥ Communicated with medical specialists to ensure treatment codes were accurate

•¥ Claims follow up and collections

•¥ I maintain ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on referrals to promote

•¥ team awareness and ensure the patients safety

•¥ Gathered information concerning patient's clinical background and referral needs, and

per referral guidelines, provided appropriate clinical information to specialist

¥ Reviewed details and expectations about the referral with patients

¥ Ensure that referrals are addressed in a timely manner

Undated Fee schedule

¥ Remind patients of scheduled appointments via mail or phone

References upon request

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