Amber Conerly
Houma,LA
Summary
Driven Medical Billing & Coder and Medical Assistant with a proven track record at Gulf Coast Orthopedics, with knowledge in ICD-10 coding and a continuous learning attitude. Excelled in enhancing billing procedures and maintaining HIPAA compliance, significantly improving document management and insurance verification processes. Demonstrates exceptional professionalism and attention to detail, contributing to streamlined operations and optimized patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Billing & Coder
Gulf Coast Orthopedics
12.2023 - Current
- Code and bill for all surgeries done with our surgeons
- Bill for Hospital consults
- Update patient information if needed on consults
- Updated patient financial information to guarantee accuracy.
- Managed workload effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance to maintain timely claim submissions.
Medical Assistant
Gulf Coast Orthopedics
01.2013 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, and symptoms.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Taking out sutures and staples
- Wound Care
- Vitals
- Scheduling surgeries for surgeon
- Write prescriptions and send them where they need to go
- Order CT/MRI scans or other scans if needed
- Fit DME bracing on patients and or order if needed to be custom for the patient
- Fill out disability forms for patients
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS05.2012
High School Diploma -
Tioga High School
Tioga, LA05.2010
Skills
- CPT coding knowledge
- ICD-10 Proficiency
- HIPAA Compliance
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Insurance Verification
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Denial Management
- Medical Coding Expertise
- Medical Terminology Mastery
- Clinical Documentation
- Data Entry
- Medical claims coding
- Workflow Management
- Document Management
- Medical Billing
- Attention to Detail
- ICD-10 Coding
- Records Scanning
- Billing Procedures
- Doctor Communication
- Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Records
- Demographics Information
- Transcription
- Inpatient Coding
Timeline
Medical Billing & Coder
Gulf Coast Orthopedics
12.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Gulf Coast Orthopedics
01.2013 - Current
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Southwest Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Tioga High School
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