RUTHIE SMITH
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Hands-on, task focused professional with strong communication skills leveraging vast healthcare industry experience. Backed by Medical Billing and Pharmacy Technician experience and pays close attention to detail for accurate and compliant documentation. Organize workflow processes and understand HIPAA regulations that affect patient privacy and security.
Attentive to Detail: Review and correct errors, and maintains compliant documentation
Front Office: Schedule appointments and answer phones
Accuracy: Ensure correct and thorough demographic information for medical records database
Administrative Skills: Microsoft Office – Type 30 WPM
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Medical Billing Medical Office Medical Administrative Patient Registration
Insurance Verification & Reimbursement Processing Medicare / Medicaid Government Payers Third Party Payers
Medical Billing Medical Office Medical Administrative Patient Registration
Medical Practice Management Systems Introduction to CPT & ICD-10 Coding Medical Terminology
Medical Records Management for the Billing Specialist HIPAA Compliance EMR EHR
EDUCATION
Ultimate Medical Academy Diploma – Medical Office and Billing Specialist, 2020
Ultimate Medical Academy HIPAA Essentials for Healthcare Professionals Certificate
Delta Technical College Diploma – Medical Billing and Coding, 2013
Remington College Diploma – Pharmacy Technician, 1998
EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Desoto Children’s Clinic – Southaven, MS 06/2013 – 07/2013
Medical Billing Extern
Performed insurance and billing clerical duties and scheduled appointments
Entered data electronically to process charges, payments, denials, and adjustments
Provided exemplary customer service in a prompt and courteous manner
Pulled electronic and paper records, filed paperwork, and maintained HIPAA compliance
Tri-Med Pharmaceutical – Memphis, TN 04/2010 – 05/2010
Pharmacy Tech Extern
Pulled, measured, counted, and filled prescriptions for shipment
Handled and counted inventory and discarded of old medications
Mixed pharmaceutical calculations to mix accordingly for orders, handled IV bags, and filled bags for shipments
Oversaw manifest and shipping detail records, and maintained documents of ingredients and labels for shipment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Duty Care – Horn Lake, MS 01/2010 – Present
Caregiver
Provide in-home personal care services to elderly, disabled patient based on established care plans
Assist with activities of daily living - mobility, personal hygiene, and feeding
Keep household clean and organized, run errands, and prepare and serve meals
Administer medications, handle finances and bill payments, and maintain confidentiality
Volunteer experience includes 1 year volunteering for Heartland Hands in Southaven, MS