Iris Barry
Certified Medical Coder
Reynolds,GA
Summary
Reliable Medical Coder with over one years experience coding for a large medical practice and outpatient rehabilitation facility. Detail-oriented performer with medical terminology knowledge. Considered a team player with exemplary multitasking skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Coder
Vineville Internal Medicine/HPS
Macon, GA
11.2021 - Current
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Applied charges and updated patient records by using Epic and E Clinical.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Used E Clinical to input information into computerized patient record system.
- Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
- Proficient in utilizing ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes
- Coding for Vineville Internal Medicine was outsourced to Healthcare Practice Services
Sterile Processing Technician
St Francis Hospital
Columbus, GA
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Documented patient charges for use of supplies and procedure trays.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Sterile Processing Supervisor
St Joseph's Hospital
Savannah, GA
10.2017 - 07.2021
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Successfully assisted in leading staff of 40+ employees across the system
- Liaison between Operating Room Physicians and instrument representatives
- Incremental in the design and opening of the surgical suite for Pooler Micro Hospital and Surgery Center
- Assisted and facilitated implementation of mew instrumentation, tracking systems, and storage
Education
Certificate - Sterile Processing
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA 06.2009 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Taylor County High School
Butler, GA 08.1996 - 06.1999
Skills
Proficiency in E Clinical and EPIC
E&M and Outpatient Rehab Coding
Coding error resolution
Dependable and Responsible
Professional discipline to work remotely
CPC-A certified through AAPC
Timeline
Medical Coder
Vineville Internal Medicine/HPS
11.2021 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
St Francis Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2021
Sterile Processing Supervisor
St Joseph's Hospital
10.2017 - 07.2021
Certificate - Sterile Processing
Savannah Technical College
06.2009 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Taylor County High School
08.1996 - 06.1999