Garrett Mills
Baxter,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented PCA with practical experience in patient care, documentation and Certified Medical Coder student. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and coding patient data with precision, ensuring high standards of accuracy and compliance. Eager to leverage effective communication and team collaboration to enhance patient support services.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
CRMC
Cookeville, Tennessee
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and comfort needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Provided support with activities of daily living and mobility assistance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient interactions and observations in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure understanding of care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care services.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
Medical Coder
The American Academy of Professional Coders
09.2023 - Current
- Transcribe Medical Records
- Identify, compile, abstract, and code patient data, using standard classification systems
- Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software.
- Able to understand ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II Codes
- Able to Understand and communicate using medical terminology and anatomy
Education
Medical Coder - Medical Coding
The American Academy of Professional Coders
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Medical terminology
- Electronic health records
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team coordination
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient documentation
- Safety awareness
- HIPAA compliance
References
- Sam Greenwood, Flight Paramedic, Erlanger Life Force, 931-267-7281, sam.greenwood@erlanger.org
- Kelly Rittenberry, NP, 931-267-2668, k_choate@hotmail.com
Timeline
PCA
CRMC
10.2023 - Current
Medical Coder
The American Academy of Professional Coders
09.2023 - Current
Medical Coder - Medical Coding
The American Academy of Professional Coders