Medical Billing Home Health

RATISHA NICHOLS

646-***-**** *********@*****.*** Inwood, NY 11096

Medical Biller Medical Coder

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Recent Medical Billing & Coding graduate with 15+ years of healthcare experience providing support to patients as a Home Health Aide (HHA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Pursuing the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) designation through AHIMA in Spring 2024

Eager to apply experience with medical terminology and procedures, HIPAA regulations, and patient records within the medical billing and coding field

Trained in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding, along with the 3M Encoder System and Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Prepared to review documents and medical records for coding accuracy

Proven ability to work independently and efficiently to accomplish administrative tasks

CORE COMPETENCIES

ICD-10 & CPT Coding Medical Billing Electronic Health Records (EHR) HIPAA Laws & Regulations

Medical Records Health Information Management Compassionate Patient Care Medical Terminology

Data Entry & Documentation Scheduling Appointments Medical Procedures Health Insurance Reimbursement

EDUCATION

DeVry University Lisle, IL February 2024

Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding

Curriculum Highlights: Human Anatomy & Physiology, Pathopharmacology, Medical Terminology, Health Services & Information Systems, Health Information Processes, International Classification of Diseases Coding I & II, Current Procedural Terminology Coding, Health Insurance & Reimbursement

National Society of Leadership & Success

New York Career Training School Far Rockaway, NY

Home Health Aide Certification

Completed 60+ clinical hours in a nursing home facility

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Bayada Assistive Care Garden City, NY January 2015 – January 2022

Certified Home Health Aide

Assisted patients with one-on-one personal care and activities of daily living

Updated daily nursing care plan within the patient’s medical charts by documenting personal care, medical appointments, and quality of the environment

Scheduled medical appointments and accompanied patients to physician visits and shopping trips

Provided compassionate care and ensured patient safety and well-being at all times

Communicated with nurses and the homecare agency on patient progress and notable changes

Maintained a clean and sanitized environment for the patient

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