Open Managment EHR
Dr. Elonda James
Owner Of KZ2 Medical Coding Services
Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
Experienced special educator and mental health specialist with strong dedication to helping individuals in need of mental health support. Skilled in providing patient-centered and student-centered, evidence-based interventions. Using these experiences, I built KZ2 Medical Coding Services in hopes of providing providers a stress free lane to fulfill their billing and coding needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Grand Prairie Independent School District
Grand Prairie, TX
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Admissions Counselor
Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville, FL
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Explained institution's fee structure, amenities, courses offered and facilities to prospective students and parents.
- Assessed student interests and skills and provided strategic information about pursuing suitable courses.
- Reviewed admissions applications and evaluated student credentials.
- Increased interdepartmental relationships within university to improve student success.
- Developed and implemented specific recruitment projects and completed routine reports pertaining to recruitment.
- Assessed student's abilities and recommended degree programs to highlight strengths.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Created and designed marketing materials for student recruitment and retention.
- Organized college tours for graduating students and coordinated group visits from high schools.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Worked with financial aid office to verify student's' applications and discuss payment options.
Qualified Mental Health Specialist
Care Centers Of Nassau
Fernandina Beach, FL
02.2010 - 01.2011
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Revised individual treatment plans for clients with mental health concerns to obtain best possible outcomes.
- Facilitated support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
- Provided case management services to monitor client access to resources and services.
- Built partnerships with community agencies and service providers to remove access gaps.
- Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Scribed Nurse notes during meetings for later presentation
Rehabilitation Consultant
Tacachale
Gainesville, FL
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support.
- Executed and complied with policies regarding patient admission, care and records to maintain standards of excellence for patients and families.
- Monitored patient care, human resources and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Completed random chart audits and reported results to manager.
- Maintained safe environment for 16-patient facility with continuous surveillance.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
- Mobilized case management system to document service delivery and case progress.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.
- Led vocational assessments for clients with physical, emotional, intellectual and behavioral disabilities.
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
10.2022 - 05.2023
Doctor of Education - Higher Education Leadership
10.2018 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
10.2008 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
08.2002 - 12.2007
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
Student records management
Secondary education
Post-secondary education
Disability assessment testing
Group and individual instruction
Medical claims coding
ICD-10 code
Records review
Medical billing code accuracy
Patient data compilation
Proficiency in Open Practice
HCPCS Level II
CPT
Software
DrChrono
Epic
Canvas
Certification
EC-12 Special Educators Certification
Timeline
EC-12 Special Educators Certification
07-2023
Certified Billing and Coding Spc.
05-2023
U.S. Career Institute - Certificate, Medical Billing And Coding
10.2022 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher - Fort Worth ISD
08.2022 - Current
Trident University International - Doctor of Education, Higher Education Leadership
10.2018 - 10.2021
Special Education Teacher - Grand Prairie Independent School District
08.2016 - 05.2022
Admissions Counselor - Tulsa Welding School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Qualified Mental Health Specialist - Care Centers Of Nassau
02.2010 - 01.2011
Everest University Online - Tampa - Master of Science, Criminal Justice
10.2008 - 11.2010
Rehabilitation Consultant - Tacachale
09.2008 - 02.2010
University of North Florida - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
08.2002 - 12.2007