Please review the attached resume.  My experience and expertise as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA),Certified Professional Coder-Instructor (CPC-I) as well as Certified Outpatient Coder (COC, formerly CPC-H), would be an asset to your team.  My 28+ years of progressively responsible experience in the medical field involving physician coding, consulting, auditing, education, DRGs and APCs could contribute to the financial success of your facility/department.  Your organization could benefit from my skills, knowledge and experience as a Manager, CDI Specialist, Compliance/Audit Specialist, Appeals & Denials Manager, Claims Examiner, Coding Specialist, and former Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Air Force.  My extensive and diverse experience affords me great leadership and teamwork skills as well as those required to be a dedicated, loyal follower.  

I am a talented and result-driven professional offering a unique blend of cross-functional skills within the healthcare insurance industry, resulting from more than 10 years of providing excellent customer service to accommodate the needs of clients and businesses. I am able to adapt at demonstrating solid interpersonal, communication, medical terminology, coaching, and colleague development along with problem solving skills as well as achieving all company goals and objectives. I am also goal-oriented with a well-rounded background in optimizing client retention, medical billing and coding, credentialing for providers, reimbursement and financial growth. 

I have been working for over five years and have expertise in many career fields, Healthcare, and Customer Service are my top 2. I have been a CNA for three years, but have been a PCW (Personal care worker), since I was Eighteen. November of 2019 I earned my Certification in Phlebotomy, I am one out of 2 to pass the National State Test, for accreditation. I truthfully enjoy making a difference in my generational personal life, as well as perfected my craft professional to obtain the trust, and recognition from my community.

I am a Medical Coder with a clinical background.  I have both AAPC (CPC) and AHIMA (CCS) certifications.  My hands-on experience as a Surgical Technologist makes me a a well rounded member of the Revenue Cycle department. 

Certified outpatient Professional Coder with 7 years experience. Previously worked in multiple specialties, as well as coded for ambulatory surgery services. Experience with working claim denials, appeals, and account payment posting.

• A surgeon in clinical practice for over 20 years in both academic and community settings
• Unable to practice surgery because of a car accident
• Extensive experience in oncology, gastroenterology, critical care, infectious disease
• Significant experience with population health, screening, general medicine, dermatology
• Spent many years in medical education, winner of numerous teaching awards
• Have published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Member of national committees in my medical society
• I have presented at numerous national and local meetings
• Assumed multiple leadership roles including President of Medical Staff and Chair of Department of Surgery

Performance-driven, analytical, and process-focused Pharmacy and Clinical Operations Management Professional with 15+ years of transferable pharmaceutical experience in all aspects of medical devices and troubleshooting techniques, while leveraging a scientific approach aligned with medical affairs objectives. Possess a track record in supporting clinical investigations; complying with regulations; facilitating publication of clinical data; and developing relationships with healthcare industry professionals.