BARBARA BASS
Houston, Texas *****
*******.******@*****.***
Career Objectives Seeking full time position. To obtain a position where my excellent customer service and experience with assisting in the collection of data, posting, preparing and assisting with patients can be asset to a company or organization to continue excellent customer service and continue the flow of an office.
Summary of Qualifications Over 10 years experience as Administrative Secretary and Emergency Medical Technician. Completed training / June 2012 for Medical Billing and Coding Certification. Knowledge of Medisoft Program, Microsoft, Excel, Word, Media –Software, ICD-9-CM and CPT codes, electronic mail and internet, Ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines, Ability to perform assigned tasks independently, Knowledge of medical and insurance terms, Keyboarding: 40 WPM, Ability to develop productive working relationships and work in a team environment, professional appearance and demeanor, Distribution of claims to the payers for prompt, efficient reimbursement, Files paper and electronic claims, Reports claim filing activity, Print, assembles and mail out claims, Assist with data entry of claims: data entry of all essential components of a CMS 1500 claim form into a computerized database, perform daily reconciliation of charges entered in the database against claim reports to ensure balance, ensure claims entry turn-around requirements are met, identify and pend claims with missing or invalid information according to established protocols for investigation and resolution. Maintain confidentiality of all information in accordance with HIPAA, Maintain company confidentiality, Participate in continuing educational programs to maintain current on area of specialty, Work overtime when needed, and Complete additional duties and projects as assigned by supervisor or manager.
Work History
Oct 20, 2004-March 06, 2011 Smith Protective Services – Houston, Texas Security Guard
Patrolled assigned area on foot or by car to ensure security, prepared routine reports.
Aug 29, 2004-Dec.30, 2004 JEW Inc. - Baytown, Texas Secretary
Greeted customers, answered customers questions or concerns, answered multiple phone lines, screened calls, transferred calls to appropriate personnel, operated office machines, filed, documents, sorted and distributed correspondence, verified visitor’s identification, released vehicles to customers, maintained log of vehicles stored in lot, prepared invoices, and prepared bank deposits.
Aug 16, 2003-Aug 18, 2004 Kostka Auto Storage – Highlands, Texas Secretary/Office Manager
Greeted and assisted visitors, answered multiple phone lines, screened and transferred calls, operated office machines, filed documents, separated and distributed mail, accepted cash payments from customers, maintained general ledgers, released property and vehicles to owners, and maintained records per state and county regulations .
Jan 01, 2003-Apr 01, 2003
Pride EMS – Houston, Texas Medical Technician
Drove emergency vehicle, medic,responded to medical emergency calls, followed life support procedures, maintained inventory of all medical supplies, provided first, and all medical care up to intermediate level, and applied appropriate physical restraint when needed for transport.
Mar 01, 1990 – Oct 31, 2002
Channelview Fire Department – Channelview, Texas Administrative Secretary / Emergency Medical Technician
Greeted and assisted visitors, answered multiple phone lines, screened and routed calls to appropriated personnel, operated office machines such as copiers, scanners, facsimile machines, and printers, prepared correspondences, documented invoices, organized materials for various training sessions, filed documents, served as the emergency medical dispatch and maintained daily log of incoming calls. Assisted with entry of all fire and EMS reporting and insurance claims, also filed all workers compensation claims. Duties also included responding to medical emergencies, provided level of care, followed life support procedures, drove emergency vehicles, ordered and received all medical supplies, and maintained inventory of all medical supplies.
Education Crosby High School – Crosby, Texas Education Level: High School Diploma Graduated: Yes
Occupational License/Certification
Penn Foster College- Scranton, PA.
Medical Coding and Billing