Leslie Modesitt
Hawkinsville,GA
Summary
As a proficient Program Assistant, I am driven to maintain smooth operations through knowledgeable and skilled support. I am successful at working in both team-based and self-directed capacities. I am a highly motivated employee with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am always ready to take on new challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
Houston County Extension Office
Perry, GA
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted management with planning and logistics for program activities.
- Fostered relationships to define programming needs and strengthen organizational standing.
- Maintained detailed records of all program activities, data collection, and evaluation results.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies and procedures while administering programs.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to provide updates on individual projects and assist colleagues with any issues they may have encountered during their work.
- Analyzed program effectiveness to optimize workflows.
- Assisted in the coordination of program activities and resources, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and providing administrative support.
- Coordinated logistics for activities and events.
- Generated financial reports outlining budget allocations for various programs.
- Reviewed grant applications submitted by external organizations seeking funding from the organization's endowment.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Medical Biller and Coder
Navicent Health Medical Center
Macon, GA
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Ensured timely filing of all claims within established guidelines.
- Analyzed patient accounts for errors, inaccuracies or discrepancies in billing documentation.
- Filed and submitted insurance claims.
- Verified the accuracy of patient information and insurance data in billing system.
- Communicated with healthcare personnel, including practitioners to promote accuracy.
- Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Pulled patient records and transferred information to appropriate parties.
- Submitted claims to insurance companies electronically or by mail.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential patient information.
- Assessed medical codes on patient records for accuracy.
- Maintained current CPT, HCPCS codes library as well as ICD-9, 10 CM diagnostic codes.
- Worked closely with physicians to obtain additional clinical information when needed for accurate coding assignments.
- Reviewed medical records and identified diagnosis codes, procedures, services and supplies for coding.
Secretary /Medical Biller
Primary Eyecare Associates
Warner Robins, GA
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
- Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
- Greeted visitors and directed to appropriate location or person.
- Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary.
- Assisted with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
- Researched discrepancies between billed charges and payments received from insurance companies or other third party payers.
- Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
- Performed follow up activities on unpaid claims with insurance companies or other third party payers by phone or written correspondence.
- Assisted with collection efforts as needed including contacting patients via phone, mail or email for collection of past due balances due to insurance denials or patient responsibility amounts owed.
- Leveraged EMR software to post payments received for medical services.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential patient information.
Education
Medical Billing And Coding Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding Certificate
Health Tech Of Georgia
Warner Robins, GA05-2017
Cosmetology Education
Middle Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA05-1994
Skills
- Partnership Development
- Information Coordination
- Logistics Assistance
- Operations Assistance
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Remote Working Experience
- Powerpoint Presentations
- Activity Planning
- Event Coordination
- Program Administration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Financial Reporting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Assistant
Houston County Extension Office
10.2019 - Current
Medical Biller and Coder
Navicent Health Medical Center
05.2017 - 10.2019
Secretary /Medical Biller
Primary Eyecare Associates
05.2015 - 05.2017
Medical Billing And Coding Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding Certificate
Health Tech Of Georgia
Cosmetology Education
Middle Georgia Technical College
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