Ashley Michalski
Ravenna
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with expertise in HIPAA compliance, medical billing, and insurance coding. Proven ability to enhance patient scheduling and maintain electronic health records.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
Twinsburg, OH
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in patient intake processes, ensuring accurate data collection and maintaining confidentiality.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling, enhancing patient flow and reducing wait times.
- Administered medications and vaccinations under supervision, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Managed electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and ensure coding accuracy.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Medical Office Assistant
University Hospital - University Health System
Streetsboro, OH
05.2015 - 10.2022
- Managed patient scheduling, ensuring timely appointments and optimal use of resources.
- Coordinated insurance verification processes, enhancing patient experience and reducing delays.
- Assisted in maintaining electronic health records, ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulations.
- Analyzed medical records for accurate coding and compliance with regulations.
- Utilized electronic health record (EHR) systems to input and manage patient data efficiently.
- Reviewed and assigned appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes for various procedures.
Medical Coder
Affinity Hospital
Orrville, OH
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Conducted regular audits of coded data to identify discrepancies and improve accuracy.
- Assisted in training new staff on coding guidelines and software usage for efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to changes in coding regulations and payer requirements, maintaining compliance.
- Produced detailed reports on coding trends to support departmental decision-making processes.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Medical Records Clerk
Aultman
Canton, OH
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Maintained accurate patient records through meticulous data entry and document management.
- Processed requests for medical records, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and policies.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to improve record accuracy and streamline information retrieval processes.
- Trained new staff on electronic health record systems and best practices for documentation.
Education
Medical Assisting - Medical Coding
Brown Mackie College
Canton, OH03-2015
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Medical billing
- HCPCS coding
- Insurance coding (ICD-9 and CPT)
- Data entry
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
01.2023 - 02.2024
Medical Office Assistant
University Hospital - University Health System
05.2015 - 10.2022
Medical Coder
Affinity Hospital
03.2015 - 04.2016
Medical Records Clerk
Aultman
08.2014 - 02.2015
Medical Assisting - Medical Coding
Brown Mackie College