Jimmie McClung
Pinellas Park,FL
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Opthalmic Technician, Surgical Technician
Lasik Plus Vision Center
Tampa, FL
08.2020 - Current
- Ensured accuracy and reliability of data through instrument testing and calibration.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Organized and set up surgical trays in the operating room according to surgeon preferences.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped the operating room with appropriate tools, equipment, and instruments.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
- Educated new staff members on proper protocols for preparing surgical rooms for LASIK treatments.
- Collaborated with doctors, nurses, technicians, administrators, and other staff members in order to coordinate services for patients undergoing LASIK procedures.
- Managed administrative duties, including supply orders, inventory management, and document filing.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to LASIK procedures at all times.
- Assisted patients with paperwork, payment options, and financing arrangements.
- Reviewed patient records to ensure all documentation was complete and accurate prior to the surgery.
Ophthalmic Technician/ Billing Specialist
Eye Associates Of Pinellas
Pinellas Park
03.2016 - 08.2020
- Obtained and organized patient demographic and insurance information to ensure seamless coordination of patient placement aligned with the insurance provider. Verified insurance benefits and eligibility. Knowledge of ICD-10 coding with CPT codes to ensure accuracy in reimbursement. Reviewed CPT and ICD 10 codes to ensure accurate coding for billing purposes. Obtained necessary referrals and pre-authorizations for procedures. Proficiently prepared, reviewed, and transmitted claims through electronic and paper claim processing. - Knowledge of CMS guidelines and all Medicaid, Florida lines of business.
- Documents patient demographics, medical history, and chief complaint in preparation for the patient to be examined by the physician in general ophthalmology, such as retina, glaucoma, and cataract management.
- Accurately completed patient work-up duties, including refracting in plus and minus cylinder lenses and administering OCT, HVF, Goldman, and application exams.
- All things included in the workup are visual acuity, refraction, confrontation field, checking pressure, BAT, PAM, and Pachymetry.
- Experience with MDI and Nextech.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Information Management / Billing And Coding
Rasmussen University
FloridaSaint Petersburg High School
Saint Petersburg, FLSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Organization and Time Management
Accomplishments
- Deans List 2024
Certification
- Alcon FS200 Laser
- Alcon EX500 Laser
- Johnson & Johnson IFS Laser
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Opthalmic Technician, Surgical Technician
Lasik Plus Vision Center
08.2020 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician/ Billing Specialist
Eye Associates Of Pinellas
03.2016 - 08.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Health Information Management / Billing And Coding
Rasmussen University
Saint Petersburg High School
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