Kimberly Jakus, CPC-A
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
September 25, 2023
To Whom It May Concern:
I am an accomplished, educated professional seeking a position and career that will challenge me on a daily basis, and allow for personal growth and career development. My attitude, education, experience, and professional certifications make me an ideal candidate for this position, and I believe I would be an asset to your organization. My passion for learning and my dynamic work ethic have led me to earn and maintain my Certified Professional Coder, Apprentice (CPC-A) certification through the AAPC. I am dedicated to expanding my education in order to remain compliant with new policies and guidelines. I have experience working as a funeral home associate, and I use that knowledge and experience to guide my advancement within the medical coding field. My excitement for my job shines through in every task in which I engage, and I work with a strong focus on results, to achieve goals quickly and efficiently. I look forward to speaking with you to discuss how I can be of benefit to your department and organization. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,
Kimberly Jakus, CPC-A
Kimberly Jakus, CPC-A
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
***********@*****.*** • 262-***-****
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS and CERTIFICATIONS
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Member in good standing
Certified Professional Coder, Apprentice (CPC-A) EDUCATION
AAPC
Completed, Physician Based Medical Coding Course Waukesha county technical college
Certificate, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Milwaukee area technical college
Completed, 36-month Funeral Services Program
RELEVANT SKILLS and TRAINING
CPT ICD-10-CM
HCPCS Medical Terminology
Anatomy Physiology
Relative Value Units HIPAA Policies
Coding Guidelines Modifiers
NCCI Edits Medicare Parts A, B, C, D
Coding Payment Policies Place of Service
Compliance NCD and LCD Edits
Fraud/Waste/Abuse Resolution Advance Beneficiary Notice Microsoft Office Suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Funeral Home Associate, Intern
Phillip Funeral Home
Krause Funeral Home
Observed funeral home operations including, customer service, embalmings, funeral set-up, removals, and arrangements
Obtained death certificates from medical facilities, maintaining privacy and discretion Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Family Tree Residential Facility
FirstLight Home Care
Aided patients and nursing staff with patient care, providing superior customer service and maintaining patient safety protocol
Provided concise written documentation of daily events, enabling safe patient handoffs
Obtained patient vitals, accurately updating patient record with vitals, intake and output
Prepared and administered patient medication, documenting dosage and administration