Angelia Lights
Columbus,GA
Summary
Dependable team member trained in register operations and customer service. Contributes to smooth front-end operations and goes beyond requirements to handle customer needs. Reliable, team-oriented, and efficiently completes assignments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier/Culinary Specialist
Mscd
Columbus, GA
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Identified discrepancies between actual count and register balance; made corrections accordingly.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
Certified Coding Specialist
Columbus Regional Medical Center
Columbus, GA
01.2011 - 09.2015
- Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.
- Entered patient insurance, demographic and health information into software and confirmed records.
- Compiled and coded patient data using standard classification systems.
- Assigned patients to diagnosis-related groups using appropriate computer software.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
- Reviewed account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to improve overall efficiency within the organization.
- Received, organized and maintained all coding and reimbursement periodicals and updates.
- Interpreted medical terminology and pharmacological information to translate information into coding system.
- Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding conventions, rules and regulations as well as any other relevant information pertaining to the field of medical coding.
- Tracked daily productivity goals set by the department manager.
Certified Coding Specialist
Contract Positions
Atlanta, GA
07.1998 - 06.2011
- Entered patient insurance, demographic and health information into software and confirmed records.
- Maintained high accuracy rate on daily production of completed reviews.
- Compiled and coded patient data using standard classification systems.
- Assigned patients to diagnosis-related groups using appropriate computer software.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
- Reviewed account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to improve overall efficiency within the organization.
- Resolved complex coding issues with providers in a timely manner.
- Interpreted medical terminology and pharmacological information to translate information into coding system.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding conventions, rules and regulations as well as any other relevant information pertaining to the field of medical coding.
- Tracked daily productivity goals set by the department manager.
- Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
- Ensured all required documentation was obtained prior to assigning codes.
Certified Coding Specialist
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
Columbus, GA
01.1988 - 04.1998
- Verified insurance eligibility and coverage through payer websites.
- Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.
- Maintained high accuracy rate on daily production of completed reviews.
- Compiled and coded patient data using standard classification systems.
- Assigned patients to diagnosis-related groups using appropriate computer software.
- Verified proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses and accuracy of medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to improve overall efficiency within the organization.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding conventions, rules and regulations as well as any other relevant information pertaining to the field of medical coding.
- Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
Education
Certified Coding Specialist - Medical Coding
AHIMA
Chicago, IL09-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Troy State
Fort Benning, GASkills
- Customer Assistance
- Cash Handling
- Drawer Balancing
- Cash Register Operation
- Cash Drawer Balancing
- Cash Management
- Scanner Operations
- Payment Processing
- Customer Relations
Remote Worker
- Experienced in working remotely, from 2006 to now.
- Competent in following directions
- Have complete setup to work at home: dual screens, printer, stereo headset with microphone
- Retired Certified Coding Specialist, skilled in 3M, Codemaster, Meditech, Windows
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Cashier/Culinary Specialist
Mscd
07.2022 - 10.2023
Certified Coding Specialist
Columbus Regional Medical Center
01.2011 - 09.2015
Certified Coding Specialist
Contract Positions
07.1998 - 06.2011
Certified Coding Specialist
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
01.1988 - 04.1998
Certified Coding Specialist - Medical Coding
AHIMA
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Troy State