Jennifer Malinowski
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Inpatient medical coder with a focus on coding accuracy and effective communication. Collaborates closely with Clinical Documentation Specialists to enhance DRG accuracy while coding diverse inpatient charts across multiple medical specialties.
Overview
1
1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Medical Coder
Omega Healthcare
Boca Raton, FL
02.2022 - 08.2026
- Executed coding of inpatient charts for Alaska Native Medical Center, Bryan Healthcare, and Shore Memorial Medical Center in multiple medical and surgical specialties. Worked closely with Clinical Documentation Specialists and certified auditors to ensure diagnosis-related group (DRG) accuracy. Utilized Epic, 3M and Solventum.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve documentation and coding discrepancies.
- Reviewed medical records for coding accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Assigned appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures using coding systems.
- Conducted audits of coded data to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.
Senior Inpatient Medical Coder
Northwell Health
Manhasset, NY
05.2014 - 10.2021
- Coded inpatient charts for all medical and surgical specialties at Northwell University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and Cohen Children's Medical Center, partnering with Clinical Documentation Specialists and certified auditors to ensure DRG accuracy.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accurate coding and compliance with regulations, contributing to audit readiness.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify documentation and coding queries, enhancing coding accuracy and efficiency.
Administrative Assistant
Northwell Health Foundation
Great Neck, NY
02.2008 - 09.2015
- Assistant to Director and Associate Director of Operations.
- Provided daily operational and administrative support to development team and assisted with special events coordination.
- Managed telephone reception, sorted mail, and ordered supplies to ensure smooth office operations.
- Drafted and sent donor correspondence and acknowledgements, enhancing donor relations.
- Data Entry into constituent records within the Raisers Edge database.
- Reviewed and organized development files to maintain accurate records.
Advertising Sales Assistant
Star Community Publishing Group
Melville, NY
06.2000 - 02.2008
- Obtained, designed, and submitted advertisements to meet client specifications and campaign goals.
- Maintained and upgraded Display Sales accounts to enhance client satisfaction and retention.
- Utilized strong communication and customer service skills to enhance client interactions.
- Maintain and generate weekly Excel sales reports.
- Assistant to Sales Manager and Sales Representatives.
- Collected payments from clients, ensuring timely processing and accurate records.
Corporate Sales Assistant
Global Computer Supplies
Port Washington, NY
04.1998 - 06.2000
- Executed order entry, conducted inquiries, provided price quotations, and managed customer service procedures to support corporate account representatives.
- Assistant to Corporate Account Representatives.
- Interacted with customers and vendors daily.
- Performed office tasks including mail preparation, document faxing, and file organization to streamline workflow.
Administrative Assistant
Rugby Laboratories Inc.
West Hempstead, NY
09.1993 - 06.1995
- Managed invoicing and order tracking for all chain drug stores.
- Monitored inventory availability and efficiently processed backorders to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Supported Office Manager in streamlining daily operations and executing administrative tasks.
- Performed various office duties, including metering mail, faxing, filing, and managing FedEx shipments.
- Addressed special requests such as proof of deliveries and price discrepancy research.
- Generated and processed various reports on a daily basis.
Education
H.S. Diploma -
Central High School
Valley Stream, NY06-1993
Certificate - Medical Records Program
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NYRockville Centre, NY
Northwell Health Coding Medical Coding Program - Medical Coding
Northwell Health
New Hyde Park, NYNew Hyde Park, NY
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NYSkills
- ICD-10 coding
- DRG accuracy
- Coding accuracy
- Coding compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Epic software
- Data analysis
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA 2016 - Credential # C050100
Timeline
Inpatient Medical Coder
Omega Healthcare
02.2022 - 08.2026
Senior Inpatient Medical Coder
Northwell Health
05.2014 - 10.2021
Administrative Assistant
Northwell Health Foundation
02.2008 - 09.2015
Advertising Sales Assistant
Star Community Publishing Group
06.2000 - 02.2008
Corporate Sales Assistant
Global Computer Supplies
04.1998 - 06.2000
Administrative Assistant
Rugby Laboratories Inc.
09.1993 - 06.1995
H.S. Diploma -
Central High School
Certificate - Medical Records Program
Molloy College
Northwell Health Coding Medical Coding Program - Medical Coding
Northwell Health
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Nassau Community College