CYNTHIA ANAYA

Anthem, Ariz ***** 619-***-**** adq0v7@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE: Medical Coder

EDUCATION

BioPharma Institute ICH- GCP Good Clinical Practice Training 09/2020

AAPC Medical Coding CPC Certification- ICD 10 CM 03/2017- -Current

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Minors: Business, Nutrition

Northern Arizona University

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) GCP Training Certification Sept. 2020

Medical Coder CPC Certification/ICD 10 March 2016 to Nov. 2024

HIPAA Privacy-Security Compliance Training 2019

BLS/CPR –American Heart Association 2024

Arizona Dental Hygiene License RDH 2025

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Health and Wellness Educator Dec 2021-March 2022

Created processes and procedures to implement Continuity of care, and seamless transition for patients in their healthcare journey. Thriving in a Community Health Center setting, advocating for patient’s needs, educating patients regarding Medicare preventive services available to them. Completing Medicare Annual Wellness Visits forms and inputting data into Athena EMR.

Provide smoking cessation and Diabetes education.

Virtual Assistant –Precision Specialty Billing— April 2021—Currently

Behavioral Health Therapy/Medical Coder: Responsible for scheduling of patients, transcription of messages from patients to therapist. Scheduling of patients and referrals to adjunctive services. Assess medical coding issues. Research reason for denial of payments, and prior authorizations for medications for Patients. Utilized Valant, Kareo and Athena EMR

Part-Time Dental Hygienist: Have Utilized Epic EMR, Dec 2019—Dec.2021

Dentrix and Eagelsoft software. Pacific Dental

Medical Office Receptionist-Naturopathic Practice Nov 2020—April 2021

Manage all incoming calls, inform patients of practice modalities and schedule all appointments in 2 EMR’s. Obtain and process payments at time of services. Review clinical documentation to assist with providing appropriate CPT and ICD 10 medical codes. Responsible for pre-authorization of medication prescribed by the Physician. Utilized Practice Fusion EMR.

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Oral Health Community Liaison: Dec.2018 to Dec.2019

Community/public relations regarding educating Skilled Nursing Homes and Care Homes about the preventive and restorative dental services the company offered. Provided Oral Health education to Patients regarding the connection between Periodontal Disease and its impact on Patients with Diabetes and Heart Disease. Assisted in obtaining intake information including Medical Histories on new Residents. Utilized Denticon EMR.

DENTAL HYGIENIST: Imperial Beach Studio Dentistry Aug. 2006 to July 2018

Health counseling, including Delivered a range of Dental Services including patient consultations, digital x-rays, Local Anesthesia, Bacterial Reduction Laser treatments, Root Planning, and administration of Dental Medicaments. Accessed and communicated patient needs, presenting relevant information and making recommendations for periodontal treatments to improve and sustain overall client health. Have experience in Dentrix and Eagelsoft software.

Effective communication resulting in treatment acceptance for Periodontal Root-planning and Curettage services through clearly communicating benefits and processes to each client.

Developed and delivered customized presentations to illustrate health issues and recommend treatments, increasing patient understanding and commitment to ongoing maintenance services as well as personal care. Provided preventive smoking cessation and diabetes education.

Recognized by patients and staff for sincere concern for overall patient wellbeing, and striving to provide customer satisfaction through a combination of expert professional service and communication.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, THE MAYA PROJECT, SAN YSIDRO HEALTH CENTER, SAN YSIDRO, CA 2003-2004

Phase 1- On-site Principal Investigator utilized to direct program procedures, processes and compliance for the Mothers and Youth Access (MAYA) Project. A Research Project established to evaluate intervention programs for preventing early childhood caries (ECC).

Supervised and conducted interviews with potential subjects, maintaining strict compliance with Internal Review Board (IRB) and protocol requirements. Coordinated meeting with medical professionals to gather expert insight through brainstorming and troubleshooting sessions. Monitored and delegated funds while maintaining a detailed budget of the Grant Monies used for Outreach Projects and Retention Programs. Collaborated with Allied Health Professionals to collect and review documentation, contracts, budgets and invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all established procedures, regulations and timelines, while maintaining focus on fulfilling project objectives.

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