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Work History
Education
Skills
Work Availability
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Erica Harless

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
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Summary

Experienced healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience supporting patients and healthcare teams. Experienced in medical billing and coding, insurance processes, and patient advocacy. Empathetic, resilient, and service-driven with a passion for providing compassionate care and support to those in need.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Self-employed
11.2016 - 01.2023
  • Documented services provided, patient condition, and changes in patient behavior
  • Kept household clean and organized, ran errands, and prepared and served meals
  • Provided in-home personal care services and maintained a safe, secure, and healthy environment.

Custodian

Centre College Dorms
02.2016 - 10.2016
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep dorm rooms clean and free of germs.
  • Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
  • Contributed to positive first impressions with meticulous upkeep of entrance areas and walkways.

Janitor

Garrard County High School
08.2010 - 10.2016
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and entry ways.
  • Assisted setup and breakdown for school events and games.
  • Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment throughout summer break.

Optician Technician

Dr. Kowalik, Dobbins, and Mayes OD
11.2005 - 07.2010
  • Conducted comprehensive vision, stereo, and color exams, performed visual acuity, GTX, OCT; measured pupillary distance; assisted in patient's dilation drops; tonometry.
  • Instructed patients on contact lens care, proper insertion, and removal. Minor eyeglass repair and adjustments.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between optometry office visits by efficiently handling paperwork, payments, and insurance verification processes.
  • Transitioned paper files to electronic health records system.

Education

Associate in medical billing and coding -

Ultimate Medical Academy
08.2024

Skills

  • Revenue cycle optimization
  • Coordinated patient care
  • Patient management operations
  • Proficient in medical terminology
  • Human anatomy and physiology knowledge
  • Regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Proficient in CPT and HCPCS coding
  • Skilled in utilizing Microsoft and additional software applications
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Active listening skills
  • Strong verbal skills
  • Strong observational skills
  • EMR/EHR implementation expertise

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCareer advancement

Interests

Journaling

Jewelry design

Outdoors and gardening

Timeline

Home Health Aide - Self-employed
11.2016 - 01.2023
Custodian - Centre College Dorms
02.2016 - 10.2016
Janitor - Garrard County High School
08.2010 - 10.2016
Optician Technician - Dr. Kowalik, Dobbins, and Mayes OD
11.2005 - 07.2010
Ultimate Medical Academy - Associate in medical billing and coding,