Brittany Cotton, MBC
Durham, North Carolina, 27703
***********@*****.***
SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVE
Determined, Dedicated and Detail-Oriented Professional seeking employment as a Medical Billing &Coding Specialist. Will utilize my strong communication skills to help and assist the patients in understanding their statement and charges. Able to multitask as well as process and investigate the denied claims in a timely manner. Quick to learner and willing to go to the extra mile.
EDUCATION
Miller-Motte College Cary, NC May 2013 – December 2014
Diploma Medical Billing & Coding
Dean List for 3.75+ GPA Fall 2013
SUMMARY SKILLS
Medtrak Electronic Health Records
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Medical Insurance
Medical Billing
ICD-9 CM, CPT and HCPCS coding
Converting charts to electronic charting
HIPAA Compliance
Managing bill collections
Answering patients claims inquires
Medical Terminology
Patient data entry
Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology
Filling accurate, timely insurance claims
CMS 1500 forms
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Patient appointment scheduling
Greet patients and family members
Pulling and filing patient charts
Collecting and posting payments
Ordering supplies
Patient check-in and check-out
Windows Email Internet
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Bed Bath & Beyond (Durham, NC)
Inventory Control June 2012- current
Records purchases, maintains database, performs physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
Receives, unpacks, and delivers goods; re-stocks items as necessary; labels shelves.
Processes and documents returns as required following established procedures.
Performs routine clerical duties, including data entry, answering telephones, and assisting customers.
May serve as cashier and handle cash and cash-related payments.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
KinderCare Learning Center (Durham, NC)
Preschool Teacher March 2009-January 2010
Maintain a safe play for twelve toddlers at once.
Observe and monitor children's play activities.
Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
Keep records on individual children information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
U.F.C Daycare & Day School (Durham, NC)
Pre-K Teacher October 2008-December 2009
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order to a classroom of eighteen preschoolers.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, (such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips).
Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Great Horizon Preschool (Durham, NC)
Administrative/Assistant July 2007-August 2008
Monitor students' progress, and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and students' behavioral or learning problems.
Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
Also providing prepared work schedules for a six member staff.
Nevaeh’s Hair Salon (Durham, NC)
Administrative/Assistant June 2005- August 2005
Operate telephone answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations
Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
Hear and resolve complaints from customers.
Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provide
Durham Housing Authority (Durham, NC)
Administrative Assistant June 2000- August 2001
Organizing packets for all types of DHA events.
Operate communication systems, such as telephone, switchboard or intercom.
Answer incoming calls providing information, transferring calls or taking messages as necessary.
Perform clerical duties, such as typing, proofreading, scheduling appointments, and sorting mail.
Monitor alarm systems to ensure that secure conditions are maintained.
Portfolio and References Available for Reviews