Danielle Weaver
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level Certified Professional Coder position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Office Coder
Trinity Health
Walker, MI
03.2023 - Current
- Reviewed clinical data from medical records to assign ICD, CPT and HCPCS codes.
- Accurately assigned codes using software and official print copy of code book.
- Assigned value codes and modifiers to provide specific information for services provided.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Assigned additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses.
- Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.
- Maintained high accuracy rate on daily production of completed reviews.
- Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes.
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
Patient Referral Coordinator/Nursing Technician
Spectrum Health Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2017 - 03.2023
- Scheduled patients according to availability, urgency and insurance authorization guidelines.
- Reviewed demographic, clinical and insurance information before sending to referred specialists.
- Answered questions and resolved concerns raised by both patients and specialists.
- Reviewed data obtained from referring physicians for completeness and accuracy.
- Verified documents and associated records to catch and resolve discrepancies.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Private Home Health Caregiver
Christian Home Health Care Inc.
Mount Pleasant, MI
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Ambulated individual around home, public and medical locations.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Front Desk Receptionist and Management
Candlestone Golf & Resort
Belding, MI
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
- Answered multi-line phone system and managed calls by routing to proper extensions or taking messages.
- Completed basic bookkeeping and document filing.
- Prepared daily shift close reports and balanced cash register to accurately reflect transactions.
- Signed for packages, recorded deliveries and distributed to personnel.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Created training modules and documentation to train staff.
Cashier/Coffee Barista
Pilot Flying J Travel Center
Ionia, MI
07.2009 - 03.2014
- Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
- Protected customers by regularly cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment.
- Gave details on coffee blends and preparation descriptions to customers.
- Received and accurately processed customer payments.
- Educated customers on beverage menu items and provided samples of daily brews.
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
Education
Associates of Science Insurance - Medical Insurance Billing & Coding
Herzing University
Akron, OH01.2022
Skills
- Coding Error Resolution
- Medical Terminology
- Billing Procedures
- Word Processing Software
- HIPAA Compliance
- Epic Systems
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Data Entry
- Office Administration
- Multi-Line Telephone Systems
- Outpatient Coding
- Transcribing
- Doctor Communication
- EMR Systems
References
- Dr. Gustavo Cumbo-Nacheli, Interventional Pulmonologist, Corewell Health Critical Care Medicine & Pulmonary Medicine (616) 821-8890 – gustavo.cumbo-nacheli@corewellhealth.org
- Marlo Wolter, Patient Service Representative, Corewell Health (616) 970-4577 - marlo.wolter@corewellhealth.org
- Kelly Dykstra, Registered Nurse, Akron Hospital (616) 292-7773 – kellydykstra96@gmail.com
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - December 2022
Timeline
Certified Office Coder
Trinity Health
03.2023 - Current
Patient Referral Coordinator/Nursing Technician
Spectrum Health Hospital
12.2017 - 03.2023
Private Home Health Caregiver
Christian Home Health Care Inc.
01.2016 - 12.2017
Front Desk Receptionist and Management
Candlestone Golf & Resort
03.2014 - 08.2016
Cashier/Coffee Barista
Pilot Flying J Travel Center
07.2009 - 03.2014
Associates of Science Insurance - Medical Insurance Billing & Coding
Herzing University
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - December 2022
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