Medical Health Information

Malgorzata Ustupska

**** *** ***** ***, ******* IL 60458 773-***-**** acy66p@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Enthusiastic coder with meticulous attention to details and great abstracting skills. Strives for excellence in every aspect of work. Strong work ethic and exceptional people skills. Fast learner able to work independently and effectively solves problems.

Skills & Abilities

Comprehensive Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS

Hands on Medical Software training, Electronic Health Record, 3M-encoder

Overall knowledge of various third party payer healthcare reimbursement methodologies

Familiar with HIPAA security confidentiality and compliance

Solid computer skills and knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Power Point

Working knowledge of Medical Terminology, anatomy and physiology

Bilingual Polish-English fluent in reading and writing

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Coding Specialist Certificate August 2016 GPA 4.0/4.0

Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, Il

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certification October 2016

American Health Information Management Association

Polish-English Medical Interpreter Certificate September 2004

Cross-Cultural Interpreting Services, Chicago Il

Bachelor of Arts Degree June 1997

Teacher’s Training College, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland

Associate- Medical Lab Technician June1989

Medical College, Krakow, Poland

Professional Experience

Coding Specialist Project, Moraine Valley Community College July 2016

Coded authentic in and outpatient charts, emergency department cases, physician office cases, ambulatory surgery cases and inpatient cases successfully and accurately

Gained working knowledge in applying diagnostic and procedure codes in various medical settings, CPT coding of anesthesia, surgery, evaluation and management, PCS coding medical surgical and obstetrics

Personal Assistant Stiritz and Associates Inc. September 2008-Present

Secretarial duties, making travel arrangements, running errands, answering phone calls, arranging meetings, multitasking

ESL Teacher Evanston Township High-School, Evanston Il August 2003- May 2007

Prepared lesson plans and provided instructions to adult ESL students. Administered student assessment and evaluated students’ progress. Maintained record of students’ academic progress.

Complied with policies, rules and regulations.

Polish-English Medical Interpreter Heartland Health Alliance, Chicago IL

September 2004-August 2007

Accurately interpreted critical medical information from the patient to the provider in various medical settings. Maintained full professionalism, integrity and strict confidentiality.

Professional Organizations & Community Activities

Vice-President/Co-Founder, The You Can Be My Angel Foundation, Chicago, IL 2010-Present

Member, American Translators Association ATA 2006-2008

Member, American Health Information Management Association AHIMA 2016

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