Angela Lambright
Crystal River,FL
Summary
Experienced Ophthalmic Coding Specialist with a strong background in chart audits, coding compliance, and EMR optimization. Proven track record of driving operational improvements, and dedicated to enabling providers to deliver exceptional patient care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Director of Implementations
Optivate
Bonita Springs, Florida
09.2019 - Current
- Led client transition to Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), overseeing onboarding, EMR optimization, and EDI/ERA/EFT enrollment to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Monitored initial 90-day cycle of charge release, payment posting, and claims to ensure readiness for RCM integration.
- Delivered onboarding for new hires, introducing processes, values, and platforms; contributed to 90-day performance evaluations.
- Maintained OCS certification and earned OCSR credential through the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Ophthalmic Coding Specialist
West Coast Eye Institute, PA
Lecanto, FL
05.1996 - 09.2017
- Over 21 years of progressive experience in both clerical and clinical roles within a high-volume, multi-specialty ophthalmic practice. Held key positions, including but not limited to Assistant Office Manager, Scribe, Billing Manager, and Surgical Coordinator, contributing to operational excellence and patient care delivery.
- Maintained Ophthalmic Coding Specialist (OCS) certification from 2000 to the present, performing comprehensive chart audits to ensure regulatory compliance and documentation accuracy.
- Trained new clinical staff on coding protocols and best practices, enhancing team proficiency, and reducing coding errors.
- Resolved coding discrepancies through direct collaboration with providers, improving claim accuracy, and reimbursement outcomes.
- Implemented coding efficiency strategies that streamlined workflows and significantly reduced claim rejections.
- Posted payments and meticulously investigated denied or rejected claims, applying justified corrections to secure accurate and timely reimbursements.
Skills
- Ophthalmic coding
- Revenue cycle management
- EMR optimization
- Chart audits
- Claims resolution
- HIPAA compliance
- Knowledgeable in Open Practice Solutions, Medical Manager, EyeMD EMR
- Medical terminology
- Effective communication
Certification
OCS - Ophthalmic Coding Specialist
Timeline
Director of Implementations
Optivate
09.2019 - Current
Ophthalmic Coding Specialist
West Coast Eye Institute, PA
05.1996 - 09.2017