STEVEN J.

TANI
4525 SW GALEBURN STREET Apt. #9
Portland, Oregon 97219
Tel: (503) 245-8701
RESUME
OBJECTIVE: CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER
Summary: Passed CPC exam in October of 2004. Bachelor of Science degree plus s
pecialized training in preparation for entering health care field. Diversified
& responsible business experience. Well organized & systematic by nature. Comp
uter literate.
CREDITS: Certified Professional Coder, AAPC
Medical Claims & Billing Specialist Diploma
BS degree in Travel Industry Management (honors)

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:
ICD-9-CM Book * CPT Coding * Medicare * Medicaid * Insurance Industry * M
edical Claim Processing * Banking Industry * Records Management * Computer
ized Systems * Customer Service * Property Inspection * Diagrams & Reports
* Store Management *
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
December 28, 2009 Aerotek Staffing, on assignment at:
To July 01, 2010
REGENCE BCBS
Portland, Oregon
* MEDICARE PART D: Help meet their deadline to submit claims on their pharmacy
drugs by creating packets and auditing other peoples work. Verification and corr
ections on their MPDOPS, PHS, REFLECTION, and IAC program.
September 08, Ajilon Pofessional Staffing, on assignment at:
2009 To Oct.09
2009 MICRONEUROSURGICAL CONSULTANTS
Portland, Oregon

STEVEN J. TANI
RESUME P. 2

* CPC: Verifying and entering charges from the doctors and

PA's medical records and chart notes. Answering all coding
related questions. Researching appropriate modifiers/codes/hcpcs on claim deni
als. Programs utilized are EMR(electronic medical records), MedAsset, and Centri
city.
October 2004 CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER
To June 2009 Anesthesiologists Associated, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
* CPC II: Checking and coding all aspects of charge related components utilizin
g ICD-9, CPT, ASA, and appropriate modifiers. Perform final audit of procedural
data prior to posting. Process incomplete charges according to AAI guidelines.
Correspond in writing with physicians as necessary for verification and/or cer
tification of charge information. Assist the Charge Processing Supervisor with
training and cross training of staff. Programs utilized: First Anesthesia, Anes
tar, IDX, and Encoder Pro.Bound by HIPAA regulations having access to personal h
ealth information.

March 2001 to ACCOUNT PROCESSOR

October 2004 Anesthesiologists Associated, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
* ACCOUNT PROCESSOR: Started as a level II processor handling all facets with U
AA (OHSU), Portland, and Boise histories. Switched to a level III processor in
November 2003 with the goal of achieving CPC certification. All the while durin
g this period coding histories with a certified coder verifying my work. Also h
ave trained 3 personnel in UAA for demo coding, pre-check verification and proce
ssing.

STEVEN J. TANI
RESUME P. 3

May 2000 to QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

March 2001 Synetics Solutions, Inc.
Tigard, Oregon
* QC Lead: Receiving of all powder coated parts for mini environments in the ma
king of clean rooms. Primarily hi-tech clean room environments.
* QC Inspector: Inspect all metal parts that are powder coated for class A fini
sh with correct revision levels.

June 1999 to ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK

May 2000 Providence Health System
Beaverton, Oregon
* Return Mail Processor: Receive all return mail for redistribution by changing
addresses in the Amysis and Discorp system.
* Multi-function office services clerk: Handle various duties from filling copy
centers, running errands and data entry.

1993 to 1998 RECORDS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

First Hawaiian Bank
Honolulu, Hawaii
* Operated Digital Imaging Equipment: Faxed requested information to many diff
erent branches of Hawaii's 2nd largest bank. Required speed, accuracy to meet t
ight deadlines.
* Weathered Change of Management: Coped with work piling up due to cutbacks, l
imited manpower, and hectic interval between managers. Often arrived early, wor
ked overtime, finally cleared backlog.
 * Won 4 "Kinaole" Awards: For outstanding job performance.

STEVEN J. TANI
RESUME P. 4

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Property Inspector, Hawaii Insurance Bureau, Honolulu, Hi,
1992-93.
Store Manager, Wales & Co. Fine Jewelry, Lahaina, Maui, Hi,
1989-1991.
Customer Service/Sales (part-time), Chronicle Cablevision,
Kahului, Maui, Hi, 1988-1990.
Store Manager, ABC Discount Stores, Waikiki, Oahu, & Lahaina, Maui, 1984-87. L
eading chain of sundries & gift stores.

STEVEN J. TANI
4525 SW GALEBURN Apt. #9
Portland, Oregon 97219
Tel: (503) 245-8701

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
1) Brent Huber - Client Services Manager
8905 SW Nimbus Suite 300
Beaverton, OR 97008
503-372-2740
2) Kathy Payne - VP Operations & Billing
8905 SW Nimbus Suite 300
Beaverton, OR 97008
503-372-2740
3) Angie Evans - AAPC Secretary, CPC
 18298 SW Smokette Ln.
Aloha, OR 97006
503-351-0738
4) Regence Human Resource
503-721-4022

PERSONAL REFERENCES
1) Jerry Martin
11653 SW Woodlawn Ct.
Tigard, OR 97223
503-709-3261
2) Lisa Hotovec - Director of Church Ministries
Burlingame Church
125 SW Miles Street
Portland, OR 97219
503-869-8168