Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Ginia Edwards

Medical Coder
Lincolnton,NC
Ginia Edwards

Summary

Disciplined individual skilled in collecting and verifying patient demographic and insurance information and preparing and maintaining medical records. Proficient in using medical terminology and classifying diagnostic procedures, treatments and medications. Dedicated to providing highest quality care to patients.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Unity Presbyterian Preschool

Preschool Teacher
08.2023

Job overview

  • Establishing relationships with the children by interacting with them during school hours and special events
  • Independently supervised classes of 6-12 students during arrival and dismissal,mealtimes, on the playground, and onfield trips
  • Engaged one-on-one with students with behavioral problems in both classroom and extracurricular settings, resulting in animprovement of more than 10% in their learning
  • Participating in team meetings once a month to plan for and deliver collaborative teaching services
  • Assisted with design or lesson plans focused on age and level appropriate material

AAPC

Certified Medical Coder
10.2022 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
  • Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.

Lake Norman Gymnastics Academy

Front Office Administrator
06.2013 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Greeted students and family warmly upon entry to the facility and directed them to the correct location, and assisted withany questions or issues
  • Processed trials/ start date bookings and cancellations using companies online scheduling and billing system
  • Assisted the manger with billing, invoices for clients, scheduling conflicts, event planning and much more
  • Answering and redirecting incoming email and phone correspondence to the correct instructor or administer
  • Sufficient in Excel, Powerpoint, Word Canva and many more online programs
  • Quickly learn and adapted to new computer software and systems
  • Self-starter on any and all task given, proactive and get it done attitude.

Lake Norman Gymnastics Academy/ Dance Commotion

Dance Director/ Instructor/ Choreographer
06.2013 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Teach and train a dynamic group of 12-25 students 2-adults, in a range of techniques and dance styles, ensuring that all learners are engaged, motivated, and inspired to achieve their goals
  • Created dance curriculums and prepared lessons that enable dancers to gain artistic skills and develop abilities in physical interaction and verbal/nonverbal communication
  • Carry out administrative tasks, such as answering phone calls/emails, scheduling classes,and social media management
  • Managed a staff of 2-5 teachers and student teacher, meeting annually to discuss any issues with students/ parents, updates on events, costume and themes of the studio
  • Choreographed awards winning routines and selected music for recitals, concerts, and competitions

Daycare Teacher/ Assistant
08.2012 - 06.2013

Next Step Dance

Dance Instructor
06.2011 - 06.2013

Education

AAPC

No Degree from Medical Insurance Coding
10.2023

University of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC

Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts
05.2007

Skills

  • Customer service, Computer literacy, Time management, Communication skills, Leadership, Microsoft word, Microsoft excel
  • Creativity, Problem Solving, Active Listener
  • Basic clerical knowledge
  • Medical claims coding
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Patient data compilation

Certification

  • CPC - Certified Professional Coder

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Unity Presbyterian Preschool
08.2023

Certified Medical Coder

AAPC
10.2022 - 10.2023

Front Office Administrator

Lake Norman Gymnastics Academy
06.2013 - 06.2023

Dance Director/ Instructor/ Choreographer

Lake Norman Gymnastics Academy/ Dance Commotion
06.2013 - 06.2023

Daycare Teacher/ Assistant

08.2012 - 06.2013

Dance Instructor

Next Step Dance
06.2011 - 06.2013

AAPC

No Degree from Medical Insurance Coding

University of North Carolina

Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts
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