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Mariela Quijada

Beltsville,MD

Summary

Public Health graduate with specialized training in medical billing, coding, and insurance processes. Experienced in clinical documentation, claims processing, and EMR systems, with strong knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 coding and HIPAA standards. Committed to accuracy, efficiency, and supporting effective healthcare reimbursement and high-quality patient care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Advocacy Specialist Intern

MD Attorney General’s Office
BALTIMORE, MD
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Managed and resolved 15+ consumer cases within a two-month internship while addressing healthcare access and billing complaints through hotline support.
  • Reviewed EOBs, provider bills, and payer policies to investigate discrepancies and resolve billing disputes.
  • Collaborated with consumers, providers, and insurers to resolve claims issues while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory standards.

Medical Scribe

Scribe America
LANHAM, MD
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Recorded 30-50 patient encounters daily in Epic EHR, ensuring accurate and detailed clinical documentation to support coding and billing processes.
  • Collaborated with providers to streamline workflow and ensure completeness of patient records.
  • Gained familiarity with diagnosis coding and clinical terminology to support treatment planning

Education

BA - Public Health

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
BALTIMORE, MD
08-2025

Skills

  • Medical billing and revenue cycle
  • Claims processing and reimbursement
  • CPT, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM coding
  • Clinical documentation and medical necessity
  • Insurance specifics
  • Denial management and accounts receivable
  • HIPAA and regulatory compliance
  • Patient registration and insurance verification
  • Medical records and data accuracy
  • CMS, Epic EHR, Microsoft office, Google workspace
  • Patient advocacy and provider communication
  • Organization and attention to detail

Certification

  • Certified Professional Biller, AAPC - March 31, 2026

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Health Advocacy Specialist Intern

MD Attorney General’s Office
06.2025 - 08.2025

Medical Scribe

Scribe America
04.2022 - 06.2024

BA - Public Health

University of Maryland, Baltimore County