Kyra Russell
Covington,GA
Summary
A 20-year retired Navy Hospital Corpsman and an 8-year government employee Healthcare professional, who is a recent Medical Billing & Coding graduate, seeking a career opportunity in the Healthcare Revenue Cycle sector where I can utilize my previous experience and continuing knowledge to grow professionally. I am very diligent, and career-driven, and I have strong communication, data collection, and organizational skills. Accomplished Health Technician with expertise in medical records management at Navy Medical Center San Diego. Proficient in ICD-10 coding and Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated exceptional communication skills and adaptability, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Technician
Navy Medical Center San Diego, Neurosurgery Clinic
11.2016 - 01.2023
- · Communicates effectively in person and via telephone with patients, nurses, physicians, and personnel. Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day from customers.
- · Performs Front Desk patient check-in, registration, and insurance verification for 60 patients per clinic day.
- · Performs Customer service through front desk duties including telephone consults and medication requests for surgeons.
- · Performs, reports, and records measurements, such as vital signs, intake and output, and pulse oximetry.
- · Scheduled referral appointments for new patients and follow-up appointments for established patients.
- · Possess knowledge of multiple programs in MHS Genesis (ETR) and understand the interaction of various programs to determine the impact on patients and other services.
- · HIPAA Guidelines/ Dedicated to maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
Medical Records Technician
Navy Medical Center San Diego, Medical Records and Admissions
09.2015 - 10.2016
- · Determines and assigns the appropriate diagnosis code from the International Classification Code and Diseases (ICD-10) Codebook during the admissions process.
- · Collect and input all admissions and dispositions information into CHCS (Composite Health Care System).
- · Retrieval, delivery, and creation of medical charts which are delivered to the inpatient floors after admissions.
- · Ability to operate computerized programs to review documentation within the electronic medical record.
- · Applies knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, and medications.
- · Processes electronic chart requests from various clinics and providers.
- · Retrieves and refiles medical records as requested by providers and clinics.
Education
Medical Coding And Billing Completion - Medical Coding and Billing
Cambridge College
Atlanta, Ga05-2024
Bachelors - Health Sciences
TUI University
Cypress, Ca10-2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Medical Terminology
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Knowledgeable in ICD-CM-10 & CPT
- Ability to process high volumes of patient information; Data Entry @45 WPM
- Analyzing and Validating patient information, Diagnosis, and Billing
- HIPAA Guidelines/ dedicated to maintaining strict patient confidentiality
- Flexible and adaptable
Certification
Certified Medical Assistance CCMA May 2015
Timeline
Health Technician
Navy Medical Center San Diego, Neurosurgery Clinic
11.2016 - 01.2023
Medical Records Technician
Navy Medical Center San Diego, Medical Records and Admissions
09.2015 - 10.2016
Medical Coding And Billing Completion - Medical Coding and Billing
Cambridge College
Bachelors - Health Sciences
TUI University
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