Marsha Marshall
Pensacola,FL
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver
America's Home Health
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks as a temporary month-long position during caregiver shortage after Covid.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for client at home.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens, cleaning house, trash disposal, marketing & pet care.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Escorted client to physician appointments
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Helped client during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Pensacola
Pensacola, Florida
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social events.
- Collaborated with family members to address client needs and preferences.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to physician orders
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Certified Coding Specialist
LEXIcode/SourceCorp
Columbia, S.C.
12.2005 - 09.2016
- Analyzed complex medical records for accurate coding and billing compliance.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure coding accuracy and completeness.
- Educated healthcare providers on proper documentation practices and coding guidelines.
- Utilized advanced coding software to streamline coding processes and increase efficiency.
- Collaborated with billing teams to resolve discrepancies in coded claims.
- Conducted audits of coded data to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Mentored junior coders on best practices and industry regulations in medical coding.
- Stayed current with updates in coding standards and healthcare regulations through continuous education.
- Examined diagnosis codes for accuracy, completeness, specificity and appropriateness according to services rendered.
- Determined correct ICD-9, CPT & HCPCS codes for use in medical record.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation, coding and billing processes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding conventions, rules and regulations as well as any other relevant information pertaining to the field of medical coding.
- Ensured all required documentation was obtained prior to assigning codes.
- Monitored compliance with Medicare regulations, third party payor requirements and federal laws regarding reimbursement policies.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to coding updates, industry changes.
- Analyzed denied claims to identify the root cause of denials and corrected errors accordingly.
Education
Certificate Of Course Completion - ICD-9 & CPT Coding
Boca Raton Community Hospital
08.1988 - 06.1992
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Indiana County Vocational/Technical School
Indiana, Pa 08.1972 - 05.1973
Skills
- Personal care
- Health monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Emotional support
- Quality Assurance
- Vital signs Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Customer Service to physicians, co-workers & patients
- Time management
- Professional integrity
- Reliability and punctuality
- Patient assessments
- Physical therapy support
- Medical record-keeping
- Transportation services
- Care plan adherence
- Patient mobility assistance
- ADL assistance
- Safety awareness
- Compassion and empathy
- HIPAA compliance
- End-of-life care
- Nutrition
- Daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Incident reporting
- Medical office administration
- First aid and safety
- Case management when necessary
- Verbal and written communication skill
- Experienced at caring for those afflicted with dementia
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
America's Home Health
04.2022 - 05.2022
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Pensacola
01.2017 - 11.2018
Certified Coding Specialist
LEXIcode/SourceCorp
12.2005 - 09.2016
Certificate Of Course Completion - ICD-9 & CPT Coding
Boca Raton Community Hospital
08.1988 - 06.1992
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Indiana County Vocational/Technical School
08.1972 - 05.1973