Professional SummaryInpatient and outpatient records coding specialist with ICD-9, ICD-10 and ASC coding expertise. Familiar with commercial and private insurance carriers. Seeks a position of increased responsibility and authority.Administrative Assistant experienced at registering patients, scheduling appointments and recording and filing patient medical records. Enters orders and information quickly and accurately.Administrative Assistant experienced at registering patients, scheduling appointments and recording and filing patient medical records. Enters orders and information quickly and accurately.Enthusiastic Administrative Assistant with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Strong attention to detail and extensive knowledge of medical terminology.Medical Coder with number years experience in hospital inpatient outpatient surgery coding. Certified in ICD-9 and ICD-10. Familiar with commercial and private insurance carriers. Desire a position in inpatient records coding. Skill HighlightsKnowledge of HMOs, Medicare and Medi-CalOnline Claim Submission Electronic Medical Record (EMR) softwareHIPAA complianceClaim entry payment postingICD-10, CPT HCPCS coding, medical terminology ICD-10, CPT HCPCS coding, medical terminologyClaim entry payment postingHIPAA complianceICD-10, CPT HCPCS coding, medical terminologyClaim entry payment postingHIPAA compliancegff EducationUNIVERSITY OF HARTFORDWest Hartford,ConnecticutExpected in2016 Accounting-GPA 3.8GPACentral ConnecticutNew Britain,CTExpected in2010 Bachelor of Arts Accounting-GPA Graduated Summa Cum LaudeMember of Club Name Club Professional ExperienceTeledyne Technologies-AccountantRancho Cordova,CA,07 2012-11 2014Assisted the senior accountant in the performance of all financial activities to include financial statements and management reports. Gathered and analyzed information received from inter-departmental systems to the G L to test for inconsistencies errors and reasonableness. Researched accounting transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies.) Reconciled bank and various G L accounts created invoices and collected on overdue accounts.Prepared P L s in addition to various financial and statistical reports for management.Performed accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, balanced cash, and accurately posted transactions.Identified various errors and inconsistences between reports being used to book figures in the G L worked with IT to resolve the discrepancy and new reports were created.Improved reconciling variances significantly by closely monitoring cash control of all office locations as well as worked with office practice managers to make the reconciliation process more efficient and accurate.Trinity Health Corporation-Medicare Compliane CoderDelmar,NY,2010-2012Successfully conducted a pilot project - Medicare compliance coder that increased the number of payments received while reducing denials and write-offs.Demonstrated analytical problem solving ability to address the barriers that exist in receiving payment for certain services renderedActed as a liaison between the business department, billers and third party payers in resolving billing and reimbursement accuracy.Rearched and solved claim and billing issues in prompt manner to reduce the number of claims being denied, rejected, or sent to collections. Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations by appropriately handling patient information.Retrieved patient medical records from physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel to assess the probability of insurance coverage Acquired specific CPT and ICD-9 codes to ensure proper treatment and billing of all detailed procedures Reviewed and processed visits from system-generated work lists, reports, and remittances to insurance companies Reviewed records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.Baptist Health South Florida-Hospital Access RepresentativePlantation,FL,2010-2012Completed registration quickly and cordially for all new patientsConfirmed patient information, collected copays and verified insurance.Consistently informed patients of their financial responsibilities prior to services being rendered.Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functionsDemonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations by appropriately handling patient information.Received, organized and maintained all coding and reimbursement periodicals and updates..Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes..Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codesPerformed quality control of the data entry system to verify that claims and payments were posted correctly.Middlesex Hospital-Patient Financial RepresentativeCity,STATE,05 2006-05 2016Recorded and filed patient data and medical records.Carefully reviewed medical records for accuracy and completion as required by insurance companies.Acquired insurance authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by the attending physician.Accurately entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software.Consistently ensured proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses and procedures.Appropriately and correctly identified errors and re-filed denied rejected claims as they were received from the Patient Account Representative.Thoroughly reviewed remittance codes from EOBS AR s.Completed appeals and filed and submitted claims.Posted charges, payments and adjustments.Carefully prepared, reviewed and submitted patient statements.Ensured timely and accurate charge submission through electronic charge capture, including the billing and account receivables (BAR) system and clearing house.Thoroughly investigated past due invoices and minimized number of unpaid accounts. Skillsaccounting, accountant, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, book, CPT, finance, financial, financial accounting, financial statements, ICD-9, insurance, leadership skills, Access, Excel, MS Office, office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, personnel, processes, reconciling  SEP  Job Purpose Perform designated tasks in the area of technical sub-ledger accounting related to all lines of business. Perform and review tasks related to period end financial closing. Key Responsibilities Investigate and resolve discrepancies by actively collaborating and communicating across departments. Create policies and procedures for developing areas such as the Surety accounting.Review accounting entries posted to the general ledger to ensure proper accounting treatment.Work closely with other teams to ensure proper premium accounting and make manual corrections as needed.Prepare complex monthly bank reconciliations. Responsible for reconciling intercompany AP, AR, and P L for all other BUs.Perform complex manual processes necessary to maintain proper accounting records and develop ways to automate them.Present to management premium results monthly including thorough explanations on insurance revenues, service revenues, and bad debt. Able to speak to analytical results.Perform regular analytics prior to, during, and post monthly close.Investigate and resolve discrepancies and fluctuations resulting from analytics performed by collaborating with other teams to determine accurate results.Responsible for preparing documentation and providing explanations as requested by internal and external auditors and regulators. Key Experience 7 years accounting experience4 years as a seasoned senior accountantPublic accounting a plusKnowledge of insurance accounting a plus Key Requirements Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Accounting and technical know-how, basis for understanding of accounting, and advanced technical systems. Good knowledge of MS Office suiteWillingness to work overtime as needed to meet monthly deadlinesStrong analytical, critical thinking problem solving skillsStrong aptitude for accuracy and attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines. Ability to collaborate and influence internal partners to set up corrective action plansHigh level of initiative ability to be autonomousAble to multi task