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Cherise L. Harris

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

Objective

My career objective is to obtain long term employment with a company that offers the opportunity for advancement. My work experience and education would be a great asset to any company. I am a very motivated and driven individual that strives for perfection on any project. Interested in learning and absorbing instructions readily. Sensitive to clients’ needs and ensuring the highest Quality of life for them and their families.

Education

Marion High School 05/1985

Diploma

Brightwood College -Beaumont, Texas

Medical Billing and Coding- Diploma 08/2016

Technical Skills/Proficiencies

Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9-CM,HCPCS coding (inpatient and outpatient)

HIPAA training certified and CPR certified

Health information management: patient information, forms, charts, and authorization for treatment

Collecting and coding for highest reimbursement possible

Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, BC/BS, Worker’s Compensation, Disability Insurance claims filing, and appeals process.

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Power Point Microsoft Excel

General office skills, phenomenal customer service skills, exceptional phone etiquette, strong oral and written communication skills, knowledge of most workplace computer systems, including Microsoft Office

HIPAA Certified and CPR Certified

Experience

Advanced Pediatric Care- Beaumont, Texas 07/2016-08/2016

Medical Billing and Coding (200 Hours Completed)

Answer multi line phone, scheduled appointments, maintained file room, data entry, posted payments, verified various insurance benefits, billing audit, pulled and filed patient charts, purged and disposed of patient charts, DNR in place and home visit (home evaluation.)

Southern Texas Home Health Inc. - Soma, TX 03/201*-**-****

CNA

Vitals, skin check (i.e. break down, bruises, torn stitches, oozing,) assisted with showers, ordered supplies, made doctor’s appointments.

Mr. Steve White (Private duty Employer)- Schertz, TX 02/2014-10/2015

Home Heath Aid

Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.

Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands. Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming. Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene. Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.

Mr. and Mrs. Mangum (Private Duty Employers)- Schertz, TX 02/2005-12/2011

Home Care Attendant

Assistance with personal care (i.e. bathing, grooming, dressing,) help with meal preparation, housekeeping and shopping. Assisted with self-administered medications, ambulation, exercises and transportation to medical appointments.

Visiting Angels- San Antonio, TX 04/2005-01/2010

Home Care Attendant

Assistance with personal care (i.e. bathing, grooming, dressing,) help with meal preparation, housekeeping and shopping. Assisted with self-administered medications, ambulation, exercises and transportation to medical appointments.

Caring Companions-San Antonio, TX 06/2009-03/2010

Aide

Assisted in meal preparation, medications (with RN), driving to appointments and activities, companionship, in-house activities and light housekeeping.

References upon Request

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