OBJECTIVE

I am interested in continuing my career in the medical field. I am a high energ

y, goal oriented person with over 25 years of experience in management, medical
assisting, surgery/office scheduling, billing/coding, reception and credentialin
g.
SKILLS PROFILE
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to understand objectives and complete them out in a timely manner.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Understand the complicated insurance industry and how to maximize provider rei
mbursement.
- Reorganize and simplify medical offices
- Utilize current employees according to their potential and adjust their duties
to match the employees abilities.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Coding and Billing Specialist, Chiropractic Assistant, Receptionist- Hudson Chir
opractic 3/1/2006 9/9/2008
Sarasota, FL
- Handled all aspects of billing, including electronic submissions and claims fo
r the workmans compensation and Auto Insurance claims.
- Assisted Chiropractors with several modalities of therapy.
- Assisted receptionist in scheduling appointments, greeting patients and answer
ing phones.
Office Manager and Receptionist-Peter R. Kaplan PhD. 2002 2006
Sarasota, FL
- Responsible for scheduling appointments, meetings, luncheons, etc.
- Responsible for obtaining referrals from primary physicians and authorizations
from insurance companies.
- Handled all aspects of billing and coding for paper and electronic claims.
- Responsible for credentialing physician at area hospitals and all insurance ca
rriers.
- Answered phones, greeted patients, assisted patients with filling out intake f
orms as they were lengthy.
- Handled all filing and related medical records duties and was HIPAA compliant
regarding the release of patient information.
- Created numerous forms for daily activities in the office including all HIPAA
required manuals and proper forms.
- Created policy manuals and information brochures.
Front Desk Supervisor and Venice Office Manager-Neurological Associates 1998 20
02
Sarasota, FL
- Handled all aspects of CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding and billing for up to 15 physici
ans in this multi-specialty practice
- Responsible for obtaining referrals and authorizations for office visits and p
rocedures, including Botox Injections, nerve conduction studies and EEG studies.
- Assisted at check-out desk, answered phones and filled in for various position
s as needed.
- Supervised the Front Desk and Medical Records Departments.
- Helped organize and simplify medical records department.
- Proficient with Medical Manager Program.
Office Manager-Sarasota Surgical Specialists 1987 1997
Sarasota, FL
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of this five physician surgical practic
e.
- Prepared payroll for employees and physicians.
- Coding and Billing for all office, out-patient and inpatient visits and surger
ies.
- Responded to all insurance and patient inquiries in a timely manner.
- Employees under my supervision remained loyal the entire time I managed this p
ractice.
- Filled in for employees in all positions when needed.
- Created patient information sheets, billing statements and all Office Policy a
nd Procedure manuals.
- Very proficient in the MENDS II, Versyss Medical Program.