Cherry Thomas
Student Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology
Aurora, CO 80011
adyhjb@r.postjobfree.com
Hardworking dedicated Coder seeking an entry- level position in the coding or billing profession that will allow me to put my skills and knowledge to work. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Housekeeping/ Janitor
Just Us Dust Bunny Services - Aurora, CO
February 2016 to Present
Owner of janitorial service over the last 6 years. 17 years cleaning experience. Medical Claims Specialist
Hearing Care Solutions - Greenwood Village, CO
April 2022 to June 2022
Analyzes patient claims for approval or denial
• Communicates with Health Plans regarding patient claims
• Maintains and organizes claim files
• Responsible for making inbound and outbound calls to providers, patients, and group administrators to resolve claim inquiries
Provider Services Representative
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL - Illinois
October 2021 to November 2021
• Connect with customers via phone/email/chat/and or social media to resolve their questions or concerns
• Calmly attempt to resolve and de-escalate any issues
• Escalate interactions when necessary and appropriate
• Respond to requests for assistance and/or possible processing payments
• Track all call related information for auditing and reporting purposes
• Provide feedback on call issues
• Upsell if required
Customer Service Representative
UGG / Deckers Brands - Broomfield, CO
November 2020 to January 2021
Answer incoming calls, help customers resolve issues with, failed authorizations, void authorizations, lost or damaged shipments, no progression on label, refunds, order placing, order canceling, order replacement, tracking packages, returns and exchanges etc. EVS Housekeeping
Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center - Denver County, CO November 2019 to January 2020
Thorough cleaning of a patient room following discharge in order to removing germs that might be transferred to the next patient in the room. Final floor cleaning using disinfectant. Receptionist/ Data Entry Clerk
ClickBank - Broomfield, CO
September 2013 to 2015
Receive, direct and relay telephone messages and fax messages. Direct the ClickBank customers and the general public to the appropriate staff member.
Pick up and deliver the mail.
Open and date stamp all general correspondence.
Answer telephone calls.
Maintain an adequate inventory of office supplies. Respond to public inquiries.
Insurance Representative
HealthOne SCL - Broomfield, CO
June 2013 to September 2013
Answered incoming calls providing assistance to all callers and directing the calls to the appropriate department.
Add or change insurance coverage.
verification of documentation necessary for timely collections of patient accounts including requesting and collecting medical records.
Send appeals as needed.
Send request to Medical Records for reports requested by Insurance Company. Pharmacy Technician
Cornell Pharmacy - Denver, CO
January 2012 to January 2013
Received written prescription and refill requests and then verified that information is complete and accurate.
Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs. Answered telephones, responding to questions and requests. Assisted customers by answering simple questions, locating items and referring them to the pharmacist for medication information, etc.
Custodian Lead
Ugl - Unnico - Henderson, CO
October 2009 to 2010
Supervised and ensured cleanliness of the facility. Delegated duties to janitors.
Managed and motivated three direct report janitors. Administrative Assistant
Jordan A.M.E Church - Denver, CO
June 2008 to May 2009
Kept records and prepared programs for church activities. Organized and supervised complex youth activities and projects. Inputted new account and performed filing.
Answered and direct phone calls.
Education
Associate's in Health Science
DeVry University
July 2022 to Present
Associate in Medical Billing And Coding
DeVry University - Chicago, IL
June 2020 to February 2022
Associate in Pharmacy Technician
Everest College-Aurora - Aurora, CO
October 2010 to July 2011
High school diploma or GED
Skills
• Clean
• Custodial
• Janitorial
• Cash Handling
• Housekeeping
• Cleaning
• Excel
• Warehouse
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service Skills
• Data Entry
• Warehouse Experience
• English
• Communications
• Management
• Cooking
• Environmental Services
• Office Experience
• Cleaning Experience
• Microsoft Windows
• Clerical Experience
• Customer service
• Sales
• Cashiering
• Commercial cleaning
• Custodial experience
• Microsoft Word
• Medical Coding
• Medical Billing
• Hospital Experience
• Phone Etiquette
• Time management
• Typing
• Live chat
• Documentation review
• HIPAA
• Microsoft Outlook
• Insurance Verification
• Medical Terminology
• Computer literacy
• Microsoft Excel
• Medical Records
• Pharmacy Technician Experience
• ICD-10
• 3M Coding and Reimbursement System (1 year)
• 10 key calculator
• Manufacturing
• Cleanroom
• CPT Coding
• ICD-9
• Communication skills
• Administrative experience
• Computer skills
• Assembly
• ICD Coding
• Organizational skills
• Call center
• Database management
Certifications and Licenses
Pharmacy technician
October 2010 to Present
Assessments
Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient April 2023
Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
October 2022
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
December 2021
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Medical terminology — Proficient
January 2023
Understanding and using medical terminology
Full results: Proficient
Medical billing — Proficient
March 2022
Understanding the procedures and forms used for medical billing Full results: Proficient
Basic computer skills — Proficient
October 2022
Performing basic computer operations and troubleshooting common problems Full results: Proficient
Work motivation — Proficient
May 2020
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient
Customer service — Proficient
February 2021
Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Full results: Proficient
Verbal communication — Proficient
April 2023
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
March 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Call center customer service — Proficient
July 2022
Demonstrating customer service skills in a call center setting Full results: Proficient
Delivery driver — Proficient
June 2022
Interpreting instructions or signs and solving problems Full results: Proficient
Data entry: Attention to detail — Proficient
September 2021
Maintaining data integrity by detecting errors
Full results: Proficient
Medical receptionist skills — Proficient
July 2022
Managing physician schedules and maintaining accurate patient records Full results: Proficient
Scheduling — Proficient
April 2023
Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts Full results: Proficient
Protecting patient privacy — Proficient
October 2022
Understanding privacy rules and regulations associated with patient records Full results: Proficient
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