Melissa Johnson
Portland,TN
Summary
I am a certified medical coder with over two years experience in radiology and orthopedic. Additionally, I am a Licensed Practical Nurse with over ten years working in an office with the following specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Urology, Neurology, and Pulmonology.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
Advanced Billing Consultants
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
- Worked coding denials.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
LPN Office Nurse
Sumner Medical Group
12.2013 - 06.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Prior authorizations for medications and imaging when needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Urology Associates
10.2011 - 11.2013
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Assisted providers with procedures in office such as vasectomies and cystoscopies. Sterilization of equipment.
- Catheterizations when ordered by providers.
Education
Certified Professional Coder - Coding
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
04.2021
Licensed Practice Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Hartsville, TN12.2010
Skills
- Ability to review medical records
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to utilize multiple electronic medical records
- Team player
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology
- CPR certified
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder
Advanced Billing Consultants
07.2021 - 10.2023
LPN Office Nurse
Sumner Medical Group
12.2013 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Urology Associates
10.2011 - 11.2013
Certified Professional Coder - Coding
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Licensed Practice Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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