Lacy Trimpe
Kent,WA
Summary
Certified Professional Coder seeking Medical Coding position in the Health Administrative field. I provide dedication, commitment, loyalty, and perseverance to any company I work for. I am well-versed in managing multiple tasks, utilizing electronic medical record systems, and providing excellent customer service while adhering to medical records policies and procedures to comply with HIPAA regulations. Looking to grow within a company that supports continuing education to further a career as a coder.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Freelance - Relief Work
08.2021 - Current
- Provide direct care to critical and emergent patients.
- Triage incoming patients to determine urgency; record symptoms, medical observations, and analyze in-house lab work to inform treatment decisions in the ICU.
- Educate clients on animal health, available services, outlined costs, euthanasia, emergency procedures, and recoveries.
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable Specialist
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed client and employee financial database for reference, reporting, and analysis.
- Produced, distributed, and tracked over 250 monthly invoices for two hospital locations.
- Contacted clients with past-due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Created presentations to inform, motivate and persuade internal and external audiences.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
10.2014 - 01.2019
- Provided direct care to critical and post-op patients and assisted with procedures in critical and surgical environments.
- Triage incoming patients to determine urgency; record symptoms, medical observations, and analyze in-house lab work to inform treatment decisions in the ICU.
- Educated clients on animal health, available services, outlined costs, euthanasia, emergency procedures, and surgical recoveries.
Veterinary Receptionist
Northwest Animal Care Hospital
01.2010 - 10.2014
- Enhanced office productivity by handling a high volume of calls per day for a five veterinarian practice.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for five providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Answered owner general health questions and advised on hospital best care practices.
Education
Associate of Applied Arts - Medical Office Admin - Coding & Reimbursement
Green River College
Auburn, Washington06.2024
Associate of Arts -
North Seattle College
Seattle, Washington06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Pima Medical Institute
Seattle, Washington06.2014
Skills
- Advanced Medical terminology & Anatomy/Physiology knowledge
- ICD-10 (International Classification of Disease Systems)
- Training in CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines
- Close attention to detail
- Office support (phones, faxing, filing)
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Advanced writing, research, and information management skills
- Reliable flexibility and adaptability
- Excellent problem solver
- Office management professional
- Research and data analysis
- Accuracy while maintaining productivity
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Affiliations
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Certification
- AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Accomplishments
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Volunteerism
- I volunteer with Northwest Boxer Rescue, providing a foster home as well as dog transport as needed.
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Freelance - Relief Work
08.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable Specialist
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
01.2019 - 12.2020
Licensed Veterinary Technician
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
10.2014 - 01.2019
Veterinary Receptionist
Northwest Animal Care Hospital
01.2010 - 10.2014
Associate of Applied Arts - Medical Office Admin - Coding & Reimbursement
Green River College
Associate of Arts -
North Seattle College
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Pima Medical Institute
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