Jessica Burmaster
Metairie,LA
Summary
Recent graduate of the Medical Coding Certificate of Applied Science program at Delgado Community College , as well as, current full-time Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) at Exceptional Dental of Louisiana. I am also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Exceptional Dental of Louisiana
Kenner, LA
07.2020 - Current
- Assist in complex dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety, achieving high satisfaction rates
- Manage dental records and radiographs with precision, enhancing clinic's operational efficiency
- Train new staff in best practices, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment
- Implement sterilization protocols, reducing infection rates and maintaining compliance with health regulations
Medical Coder Intern (Outpatient)
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Received training and knowledge specific to outpatient International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision (ICD-10-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding.
- Successfully coded minimum of 10 encounters daily and maintained 80%+ accuracy with outpatient cases using Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) and Web-Vista Intergration Reporting & Revenue (WEBVIRR) software systems.
- Knowledge in using 3M Encoder software to aid in searching and identifying medical diagnoses
- Used Code Wizard Evalutation & Management Generate software to code Evaluation & Management (E/M) CPT codes for outpatient encounters
- Encounters coded during the internship were specific to the following topics: Electrocardiograms (ECGs), Prosthetics, and Primary care visits.
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Metairie Dental Centre
Metairie, LA
05.2018 - 07.2020
Education
Medical Coding Certificate - Allied Health/Medical Coding
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA12-2024
Bachelor of Science Degree - Pre-Medicine
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA05.2018
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12.2014
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS05.2014
High School Diploma -
Hahnville High School
Boutte, LA05.2012
Certification
- Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA)- LSU Dentistry- New Orleans, LA - Aug. 2019
- BLS (CPR/AED) Certification- American Heart Association- Feb.2024, Exp.Feb.2026
- Certificate of Completion- Veterans Health Administration Mandatory training for trainees- 4 hours (09/07/2024)
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)- Oct. 2024
References
- Talia Crain, DDS, crain.talia@gmail.com, 5048106553, EXCEPTIONAL DENTAL OF LOUISIANA
- Mary Nguyen, DDS, 8327540792, EXCEPTIONAL DENTAL OF LOUISIANA
- Ebony Cooper, RHIT, Health Information Management Specialist, Ebony.Cooper@va.gov, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Timeline
Medical Coder Intern (Outpatient)
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2024 - 11.2024
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Exceptional Dental of Louisiana
07.2020 - Current
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Metairie Dental Centre
05.2018 - 07.2020
Medical Coding Certificate - Allied Health/Medical Coding
Delgado Community College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Pre-Medicine
Nicholls State University
Delta State University
Southwest Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Hahnville High School
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