Mariah Villarreal
Health Information Technology / Management Professional
Elmont,NY
Summary
Seeking Role in the Healthcare Field that aligns with my education, training and work experience's in Heath Information Technology (HIT) and Management (HIM). Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products. Motivated, fast learner who is detail oriented and organized. Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Can keyboard at 50 wpm and familiar with Eclipse.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Coordinator and Physical Therapy Assistant
Island Chiropractic, Next Step Physical Therapy
8 2020 - Current
- Scheduled appointments accurately using reservation software, reducing conflicts or double bookings.
- Managed patient Front office, schedule appointments, collect copayments, input new patient demographics, update current patient information, scan and fax patient medical records
- Mail out CMS-1500 Health Insurance Claim Forms, authorize and qualify patients’ insurance and input medical bills from insurance companies
- Maintained accurate electronic health records for improved patient care and compliance with privacy regulations and important personal and payment information for compliance with security and payment card industry standards.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient set up, examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Resolved billing discrepancies promptly with thorough attention to detail, fostering trust between clients and organization.
- Collaborated closely with billing departments to resolve any discrepancies or issues related to patient accounts, reducing payment delays
- Assisted in training of new Patient Coordinators, sharing best practices and ensuring consistent quality of service across team.
Medical Coding 90-hour Internship
Mercy Medical Center, HIM Department
2019.09 - 2019.12
- Coded many patients’ charts from the emergency department, outpatient, inpatient, and ambulatory surgery
- Used ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT codes.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of company events, resulting in increased employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Improved project outcomes by conducting thorough market research that informed strategic marketing decisions.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Health Information Management 90-hour Internship
NYU Winthrop Hospital, Advanced Orthopedic Specialist
2019.01 - 2019.05
- Confidentiality of patient information, patient registration procedures, hospital billing procedures, release of information, record storage and retrieval, HIM committee functions
- Printed patient charts and assisted with scheduling patient appointments.
- Executed patient scheduling strategies to decrease no shows-appt reminders
- Served as a resource for clinical staff regarding coding guidelines, facilitating a collaborative work environment that prioritized patient care outcomes over administrative tasks.
- Participated in extensive training sessions on industry best practices related to privacy regulations, security standards, and medical coding methodologies.
- Increased overall operational efficiency by assisting in the implementation of new health information management software solutions.
- Assisted in streamlining medical coding processes for improved efficiency and reduced errors.
- Stayed current on changes in ICD-10-CM/PCS codes as well as CPT-4 procedural codes; consistently applied this knowledge within daily responsibilities.
Education
AAS Degree in Health Information Technology -
Nassau Community College
BS Degree in Health Information Management -
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Skills
HIT Cloud-Based File Organization
Patient Scheduling & Retention
Billing, Coding and Invoicing
Records and Database Management
Workflow Optimization
Client Relationships
Quality Control & Audit
Strategic Planning and Analytics
Outstanding communication skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Goal-oriented mindset
Adaptability and Flexibility
Coursework
- Medical Terminology
- CPT Coding
- ICD-10-CM Coding
- ICD-10-PCS Coding
- Healthcare Data Structure and Delivery Systems
- Computer Software Applications in Healthcare
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Pathophysiology
- Quality Management and Organizational Resources HIM
- HIM Regulatory Issues in the Law
- Reimbursement Methodologies
Additional Information
National Honor Society
Timeline
Medical Coding 90-hour Internship
Mercy Medical Center, HIM Department
2019.09 - 2019.12
Health Information Management 90-hour Internship
NYU Winthrop Hospital, Advanced Orthopedic Specialist
2019.01 - 2019.05
Patient Coordinator and Physical Therapy Assistant
Island Chiropractic, Next Step Physical Therapy
8 2020 - Current
AAS Degree in Health Information Technology -
Nassau Community College
BS Degree in Health Information Management -
CUNY School of Professional Studies
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