Medical Billing Assistant

Merisna D. Roche

***** ******* **** ***

Bowie MD, 20720

202-***-**** ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Motivated medical billing and coding specialist with over 4 years of experience in health operations management, billing, and coding. Expertise in ICD-9 and ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding. Highly skilled in analyzing and validating patient information, diagnoses, and billing data. Demonstrated leadership skills that enable the processing of high volumes of patient information to achieve revenue generation goals. To secure a position in a health care environment that will allow me to utilize my clinical and administrative skill.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Experienced:

• ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding, HMOs and Medicare, Operations management, Quality assurance and auditing, CPT and HCPCS coding medical billing, medical records management, Patient confidentiality

• Medical Assistant in administrative and clinical assisting capacities Completed Certified Medical Assistant Program in high standing/ Skilled in computerized scheduling, Certified Medical coding and billing and insurance claim processing

• Maintain a strong working knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9 / ICD-10 CPT coding, HIPAA/Patient confidentiality, Data entry, Data managements, electronic health records, medical billing and coding software, Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance claims PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

CAPITAL PULMONARY INTERNIST (Dr Gary Miller MD): 09/04/2009- Present

In charge of managing patient admission and all associated documentations, including updating insurance and entering updated medical records (vitals, weight, temperature pulse and heart rate) into the Electronic Health Record system; (Allscripts, Citrix, Athena, Privia, Kareo, Axxcess, Nextgen and Epic) utilized strong communication skills in responding to patient queries over the phone.

Skillfully administered injections, immunizations and allergy injections as well as changed wound dressings.

• Efficiently maintained patients’ proper hygiene and overall therapeutic environment.

• Performed catheterization, Electrocardiograph (EKG), and Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and X-Ray

• Informed patients on various reactions to prescribed medications along with other medical information.

• Performed a variety of administrative and office support routines daily, including answering incoming calls, scheduling appointments, and filing documents.

Ameripath South Florida- 11/05/2006 to 09/02 /09

· Performed routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for Histologic processing, according to according to policies and procedures.

· Assured appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling, maintain the integrity of the specimen and patient identification.

· Described gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensured that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned.

· Escalate non-routine, complicated surgical specimens as defined by local Medical Pathologist.

· Recorded measurement, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable.

· Dissected surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.

Dr Gilbert Rigaud MD Urologist 01/12/06 to 10/23/06

· Checked ins/ out, co-pay, Appointed, Scheduled, Rescheduled, cancellations No-shows, referrals, MRA’s, Encounters (CPT/ICD- 9 code) Verified Insurance, Medical Records, Vital Signs, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, injections and patient History

· Assisted physicians Cystoscopy, Vasectomy, changed catheter, UDS, and TUMT.

Dr Dubois Family Practice/ Dermatologist 03/12/04 to 08/05

· Efficiently managed the front desk in areas of computerized processes utilizing the Medical Manager to handle scheduling, billing and collections, medical records and insurance claims (Medicare and Medicaid)

· Observed dermatologists with patient care procedures that included MOHS surgery and KOH tissue examinations to perform biopsies of melanomas and a broad scope of possible pre-cancerous conditions, fungal cultures, and treatment of acne and rashes

• Trained personnel in all areas of front desk management and patient relations, ensuring open lines of communication between patients, staff and physicians with demonstrated efficiency and confidentiality

• Acted as liaison between patients and staff to address and/or resolve problems, inquires and concerns including test results and topical prescription renewals

• Prepared patients/rooms for physical examinations; interviewed patients to obtain medical histories; explained treatment procedures; sterilize equipment and properly dispose of contaminated supplies

• Handled medical equipment and instruments including ultrasound cleaners, sterilizer, Come done extractor, large/small curette, Iris scissors and scalpel handle

• Coordinated and followed up on daily laboratory-related procedures and communications

EDUCATION

BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SANFORD BROWN INSTITUTE

Certificate of Completion, Certified Medical Assistant Program, 2004.Certified CPC/CPB Billing and Coding

Completed coursework in Medical Terminology, 2004

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word; Medical Manager Computer programmer, Microsoft word, Excel, Lotus, and Practice partners.

References: Available Upon request

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