Objective:
To successfully lead a healthcare organization by applying knowledge acquired through formal education courses in conjunction with real-world experiences and skills. I possess a strong internal desire for achieving excellence and superior quality in all that I do; therefore, continuous learning and enhancement is necessary for facilitating and promoting both individual and corporate growth.
Accreditations:
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
AHIMA Accreditation: 2005 – Current
Active Member of AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)
Education:
University of Phoenix, Online Program
(2010-Present)
Degree: Master in Health Care Administration (MHA)
Expected Graduation Date: June, 2012
University of Louisiana Lafayette, Lafayette, LA
(1998-2005)
Degree: Bachelor’s of Science
Major: Health Information Management
Minor: Business Administration
New Iberia Senior High School, New Iberia, LA
(Graduating Class of 1997)
Degree: High School Diploma
Honor’s Program
Personal Attributes & Values:
Demonstrates Excellence
Compassion & Confidence
Integrity & Loyalty foster Harmony
Dedicated & Reliable
Honesty & Accuracy lead to Superior Quality
Forward-Looking / Open-Minded
Invest in the Future, Learn from the Past
Proficiency in Computer Applications:
Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook)
Serif Page Plus (Desktop Publishing Software)
Centricity Office (Medical Billing Software)
Misys TIGER and Practice Management (PM) Software
CPSI/MPM (Medical Practice Software)
Ingenix® Care Tracker
Ingenix® 3M Coding Software
Employment:
Iberia Medical Center 2009 – Today
New Iberia, LA
Physician Clinic Coding/Billing Coordinator
Duties: Cardiology, General Surgery, & Family Practice Coding and Billing Processes, Awarded Promotion to Family Practice Office Coordinator, Monthly Reporting Processes, Patient Collections, Insurance Denials Management, Proper Coding and Documentation Training, Physician Credentialing/Contracting, Office Forms Development
Louisiana Physician Corporation 2007 – 2009
Lafayette, LA
Client Support Representative
Duties: Help Desk Client Support Calls, Client Training on Misys Tiger™ Software, In-house Education, Special Projects, Forms Development, Schedule Maintenance, Fill-in Replacement Services, Clinic Restructuring and Organizational Process Development, Monthly Reporting Processes, Statistical Reporting Processes
2008 – Awarded Title of “Employee of the Quarter”
Iberia Gastroenterology Associates, Inc. 2005 – 2007
& Acadiana Surgery Center
New Iberia, LA
Patient Accounts Representative / Medical Coder & Internal Auditor / Schedule Coordinator
Duties: Medical Office Billing, Insurance Verification & Pre-Certification for procedures, Patient Accounts Management & Collections, Insurance Denials Management, Patient Relations, Education Materials Coordinator, Inpatient/Outpatient Physician Coding (Hospital/Office Charges), Chart Auditing/Compliance, Performance Management, Physician Coordinator for Clinic Hepatology Program
Dauterive Hospital 2004 – 2005
New Iberia, LA
Out-Patient Lab & Radiology Coder / Emergency Room Coding Specialist
Duties: ICD-9 and CPT Coding of Outpatient Laboratory and Radiology Services, Hospital ER Coding, other departmental assistance as needed