Present Certifications
OSHA-10 Construction Certification
40 Hour Hazwoper Certification
OSHA Department of Transportation Certification
TWIC Card
CPR & First Aid Certification

EDUCATION

Major: Nondestructive Testing, The Ocean Corporation – Houston, Texas
Billing & Coding Certificate, MedVance Institute, Houston, Texas

 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Health Care Support
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them materials, giving injections or removing sutures.
Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Able to conduct EKG, Bone Density testing and give immunizations.
Communicate with physicians and staff regarding cancel and add-on cases.
  
Customer Service/Clerical
Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations.
Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Operate office equipment to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records.
Receive and route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate staff.
Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using personal computer.
Transmit correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Confer with customers to provide information, take orders, or obtain details of complaints.
Keep records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details, as well as actions taken.
Resolve customers' service or billing complaints by exchanging merchandise, refunding money, and adjusting bills.
Refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.
Determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing.
Complete contract forms, prepare change of address records, and issue service discontinuance orders, using computers.
Solicit sale of new or additional services or products

Detail-oriented, coherent, and receptive Medical Specialist with an extensive background in healthcare seeking an employment opportunity that would allow me to continue to expand my knowledge in the healthcare industry.  The ability to work well independently or with a team, communicate effectively both written and verbal, and bring organization to departments makes me an asset to any healthcare organization, knowledgeable of medical billing terminology, diagnosis and procedure coding, and coordination of benefits including but not limited to: EOB’s, CPT, & ICD-9 codes, EMR, HIPPA, HCPCS, DRG’s, UB92’s and authorization/referrals. And I have proficient computer knowledge in MS Word, Word Perfect, MS Office, Excel, Medical Manager, and Meditech.