Multidisciplinary IT and Insurance Professional

Alomba Kasongo, RHIT

New York, New York *********@***.*** 630-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-kasongo/ EDUCATION

• Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Technology May, 2017 Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL

• Certificate in Software Development May 1997

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

• Bachelor of Arts in Economics July 1991

University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Skilled knowledge in Life Insurance, annuities, ICD-10-CM/PCS, ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, HCPCS, coding systems and guidelines

• Proficient in medical terminology, pharmacology, medical sciences, anatomy, physiology, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, SQL, COBOL, ASSEMBLER MS-DOS, z/OS MVS, VSAM

• Over 10 years experience as a CyberLife Programmer Analyst including participation in the Systems Development Life Cycle

• Working knowledge of HIPAA laws and regulations

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, solid understanding of technical processes supporting insurance products (Life and Annuities policies and procedures) nationally and internationally

• Client-relations, interpersonal skills, property management, and construction project managemnt

• Languages: English, French, Lingala

• Licenses: LOMA, Registered Health Information Technology, Illinois Life Insurance Producer (March 2021), Registered Health Information Technology (April 2017)

WORK & EXPERIENCE

Primerica Lake Zurich, Illinois Life Insurance Representative 2018 – Present

• Interact with consumers and market life insurance products to attract more consumers, helping the firm increase sales Matfil Sarl Inc. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Programmer/Analyst 2018 – Present

• Managed a government-approved project to construct a 1-kilometer-long asphalt road to improve commute in downtown area; project increased company revenue by 15%

• Direct 50+ employees including various engineers to create and execute construction blueprints

• Managed government approved road construction projects; also oversee residential property in downtown Kinshasa

• Modified and maintained programs to produce daily extracts for reporting purposes

• Updated user tables as requested to support new project developments

• Analyzed and reported production goods using Microsoft, Word, Access and Excel Edward and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, November, 2015 –May, 2016 Presence Villa Scalabrini Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Illinois Professional Practice Experiences Health Information Management (HIM) Department

• Abstracted and coded inpatient and outpatient medical records for diagnosis and procedures

• Used Allegra system to access patient’s record and 3M-Endcoder for coding

• Utilized Cerner software, 3M Encoder, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS

• Followed HIM staff in performing daily work with patient registration, chart analysis, physician incompletes, RAC audits, release of information requests, transcription, and clinical documentation

• Examined patient admissions and discharges using daily patient census reports

• Evaluated new patient medical records for physician completion of history and physicals

• Analyzed medical records for physician completion of reports utilizing SOVERA System

• Notified physicians of report deficiencies to be completed within required timeframe Federal Life Insurance Co. Riverwoods, Illinois Programmer/Analyst 1998 – 2009

• Wrote new COBOL program to improve processing of Master file transactions

• Analyzed and reported insurance cases using Microsoft Access and Excel

• Updated user tables as requested to support new product developments

• Developed expertise in analyzing and modifying complex tax application reports

• Provided accounting system support for hardware and software problems

• Modified and maintained programs to produce Annuity extracts for reporting purposes

• Awarded a certificate in recognition of Successful Completion of VSE to z/OS conversion training, TSO-ISPF and coding efficient z/OS JCL, June 2005

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE: Programmer/Analyst, Borrell Technology, Inc., Chicago, IL HONORS, ACTIVITIES, & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society Student member, American Health Information Management Association, (AHIMA)

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