Amanda Anderson
Self-employeed
Brooklyn,Mississippi
21
years of professional experience
Experienced healthcare professional with medical coding, ICD-10, and CPT coding training, plus a strong background in client care and medical terminology. Known for strong ethics, accurate record support, and teamwork in care settings.
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
16 Years 1 Month- Prepared meals and snacks matched to dietary needs and family directions.
- Facilitated mobility transfers and ensured safe positioning during home activities to support client independence.
- Supported development of life skills in clients, focusing on enhancing communication and mobility.
- Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and share information about new treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals regarding medical treatments and therapies.
- Instructed clients on proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Met with client care team to update care plans.
Dental Assistant
4 Years 3 Months- Assisted dentists during urgent care procedures and chairside treatment.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Collected patient histories and updated dental charts.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Prepared treatment rooms with sterilized instruments and supplies.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Monitored infection control and sterilization workflows throughout clinic.
- Arranged dental instruments and equipment in preparation for procedures, ensuring easy access during treatment.
- Educated patients on aftercare instructions and oral hygiene.
- Scheduled follow-up visits and coordinated treatment plans with staff.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Welcomed patients at the clinic entrance and guided them to their designated examination rooms, ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Coding Specialist
- I completed my course work in October of 2026
- I will be taking the CPC Exam November 2026
- Upon completion I would like to pursue a career as a CPC
High School Diploma
Skills
Client care
Care plan development
Patient health assessment
Patient assessment
Medical terminology
Client care documentation
Compassionate communication
Strong ethics
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Self-employeed
10.2010 - CurrentRead More
Dental Assistant
Urgent Care Dental Center
04.2006 - 07.2010Read More
US Career Institutes
Certificate of Technical Studies from Medical Coding Specialist
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Forrest County Agriculture High School
High School Diploma
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