Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Realtor
Berkshire Hathaway
Ruidoso, NM
01.2007 - 04.2022
Facilitated property showings, showcasing key features to prospective buyers.
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to attract potential clients.
Advised clients on market conditions, pricing strategies, and property values.
Negotiated contracts and transactions to ensure favorable outcomes for clients.
Multi million $ producer.
Cultivated relationships with clients through effective communication and follow-ups.
Berkshire Hathaway Lynch Realty was last agency I worked for, but also worked at Pine Mountain for several years. Other agencies as well.
Medical Record Coder
Homehealth Unlimited
Ruidoso, NM
03.2014 - 01.2016
Reviewed and classified medical records for accurate coding compliance.
Ensured consistency in documentation across various healthcare platforms.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to clarify coding queries and discrepancies.
Mentored junior coders on best practices for documentation accuracy.
Conducted audits of coded records to maintain compliance with regulations.
Medical Records and Medical Coder
Ruidoso Home Care
Ruidoso, NM
05.2004 - 03.2009
Ensured accurate coding of medical records using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS Level II guidelines.
Reviewed and verified insurance claims for compliance with payer regulations and policies.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify diagnoses and procedures for proper documentation.
Implemented process improvements to enhance coding accuracy and reduce billing discrepancies.
Assistant Administrator, Medical Records, Office Manager
Retama Manor South Nursing Facility
01.1985 - 01.1998
Duties included acting as Administrator in the absence of same, making all deposits, posting accounts receivables and payables into on-line computer system, maintaining patient’s trust accounts, Medicare billing, provided all payroll information to corporate office, handled workman’s compensation claims, insurance claims, and employee benefits, for 50 employees and handled all collections.
Medical record duties include creating patient charts, auditing charts obtaining physicians’ signatures. Interviewed family for all admission paperwork, readied all documentation for hospital admission and discharge.
I experienced twenty state inspections with only one deficiency during thirteen years and four state audits of the patient trust accounts without error. I reduced the days outstanding collections by 8%.
I was one of five key employees on staff who attended all head of department staff meetings, took part in Quality Assurance, Safety and Marketing committee meetings, and was often chosen to go to other facilities that were having difficulty to train personnel or provide needed skills.
Education
Continuing education courses - Word processing, English composition, United States History
Bee County College
Pleasanton
01-1991
Accounting course - undefined
San Antonio College
01-1972
Graduate - undefined
Robert E. Lee High School
San Antonio, TX
01-1965
Skills
Able to complete job tasks on time without supervision
Will initiate and complete job tasks without prompting
Able to make decisions concerning job duties in unique and unusual situations
Timeline
Medical Record Coder
Homehealth Unlimited
03.2014 - 01.2016
Realtor
Berkshire Hathaway
01.2007 - 04.2022
Medical Records and Medical Coder
Ruidoso Home Care
05.2004 - 03.2009
Assistant Administrator, Medical Records, Office Manager
Retama Manor South Nursing Facility
01.1985 - 01.1998
Accounting course - undefined
San Antonio College
Graduate - undefined
Robert E. Lee High School
Continuing education courses - Word processing, English composition, United States History