Jara Svoboda
Clay Springs,AZ
Summary
Meticulous Coding Specialist excelling in both accuracy and speed with sound knowledge of coding guidelines including translating patient's medical history and assigning appropriate codes for optimal reimbursement. In-depth expertise in analytical reviews submitting claims and following up with insurance companies. Partners and communicates with internal and external teams to align billing objectives. Over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry with over two and a half years specializing in medical coding.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HCC Risk Adjustment Coder
Datavant (The Judge Company)
Remote
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Translate a patient’s medical history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment assigning HCC codes with accuracy and speed according to proper guidelines
- Review medical charts electronically and assign proper HCC codes per guidelines
- Maintain an ability to work quickly, accurately, and independently to meet production goals
- Maintain a high speed & accuracy rate to achieve quality goals
- Consistently maintain 95% accuracy, excelling CHP goals
- Always maintain privacy and HIPAA compliance.
HCC Risk Adjustment Coder
Optum (CSI Companies)
Remote
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Translate a patient’s medical history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment assigning HCC codes with accuracy and speed according to proper guidelines
- Review medical charts electronically and assign proper HCC/ACA codes per guidelines
- Maintain an ability to work quickly, accurately, and independently to meet production goals
- Maintain a high speed and accuracy rate to achieve quality goals
- Consistently maintain 95% accuracy, excelling CHP goals
- Always maintain privacy and HIPAA compliance.
Practice Manager
Summit Internal Medicine/Family Medicine
Show Low, AZ
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, performance, policies, and procedures to ensure high-quality medical services that meet legal, organizational, and staff guidelines
- Effectively oversee office staff ensuring positive collaboration, planning and implementing budget, and ensuring adherence to healthcare laws, rules, and regulations
- Manage inventory records, ordering medical and office supplies to maintain efficiency and productive office operations
- Professionally design and implement office policies and procedures, ensuring codes are assigned correctly and reviewing patient charts for accuracy
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of medical procedures, operations, customer service, data entry, and terminology along with excellent organization and time management.
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Summit Healthcare Pediatrics
Show Low, AZ
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a Physician
- Oversaw medical assistants ensuring positive collaboration, vaccine coordination, and ensuring VFC policies and procedures are implemented and followed
- Professionally assisted physicians with daily tasks, ensured vaccines were drawn, given, and documented correctly in EHR, and HIPAA guidelines were followed
- Judiciously ordered and collected lab specimens with proper ICD-10 and CPT codes and collaborated effectively with the Manager to suggest and review process improvements.
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Greco General Surgery
Lakeside, AZ
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a Physician
- Scheduled surgeries assisted patients with pre-op instructions and sterilized instruments according to OSHA Laws and healthcare procedures and protocol
- Communicated effectively with office staff, and physicians to ensure proper documentation in EMR, updated patient demographics and insurances, and insurance prior authorizations
- Assign appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for prior authorizations, POCT tests, and procedures.
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Southcentral Foundation
Wasilla, AK
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a Physician
- Professionally greeted and roomed patients to ensure patients' safety and effectively collaborated with staff and physicians to improve patient care
- Accurately entered visitor information in the electronic medical record system (EMA)
- Documented patient medical histories including medications, allergies, etc
- Cleaned and prepared surgery/exam rooms before patient appointments.
Certified Medical Assistant
Summit Family Practice
Palmer, AK
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a Physician
- Oversaw medical assistants ensuring positive collaboration, assisted physicians with daily tasks, and ensured procedures were provided and documented correctly in HER maintaining HIPAA guidelines
- Reviewed charts for assigned providers and requested records/medication lists
- Demonstrated follow-through in obtaining necessary records/medication lists.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)
DeVry University
01.2024
Certificate - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
DeVry University
Certificate - Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
DeVry University
Skills
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability & agility
- Productivity & self-motivation
- Collaboration & teamwork
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Detail-oriented & task-driven
- Competency with computer software, including Microsoft
- Clear communication
- Proficient in medical terminology, anatomy, & physiology
- Planning, implementation, & Education
- Compliance with HIPAA, & medical coding guidelines
- Business administration
- Project management
- Leadership & career development
- Clinical experience
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvement strategies
- Coding Error Resolution
- Revenue Cycle Management
Certification
SouthcentralDatavant
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), DeVry University, Pending AHIMA Exam
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA), DeVry University, AHIMA Certified, 248288
Personal Information
Medical Coding Specialist
Timeline
HCC Risk Adjustment Coder
Datavant (The Judge Company)
10.2023 - 02.2024
HCC Risk Adjustment Coder
Optum (CSI Companies)
06.2021 - 02.2023
Practice Manager
Summit Internal Medicine/Family Medicine
09.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Summit Healthcare Pediatrics
08.2017 - 08.2020
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Greco General Surgery
04.2016 - 07.2017
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Southcentral Foundation
02.2015 - 03.2016
Certified Medical Assistant
Summit Family Practice
02.2014 - 02.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)
DeVry University
Certificate - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
DeVry University
Certificate - Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
DeVry University
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