Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Michelle Werner

Levittown,PA

Summary

To obtain a clinical and administrative position as a Medical Biller/Coder that is challenging and allows the opportunity to utilize my education, skills, knowledge, and experience.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

A-team home healthcare
Feasterville, PA
02.2020 - Current
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
  • Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.

Ophthalmologist Assistant

Jay friedberg
Levittown, PA
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Prepared patients for surgery, delivering pre-operative counseling.
  • Utilized electronic medical records systems to enter patient data, improving clinic efficiency and record-keeping accuracy.
  • Counseled patients in surgery and treatment plans.
  • Managed patient flow to optimize clinic efficiency and minimize wait times.
  • Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
  • Documented patient care by charting patient condition and treatment in records.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to other healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Communicated effectively with patients regarding their diagnosis and treatment plan.
  • Applied eye drops and medications as prescribed by the ophthalmologist.

Medical Assistant

DR Fred Birnabum DPM
Bensalem, PA
07.2010 - 12.2015
  • Generated and sent invoices, reminders and notices to customers and third parties.
  • Accurately input procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software to generate up-to-date invoices.
  • Monitored collections activity and maintained contact with customers regarding overdue payments.
  • Organized, opened and filed incoming mail.
  • Entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software to facilitate invoicing and account management.
  • Reviewed purchase orders, sales tickets and charge slips to compute fees or charges due.
  • Investigated past due invoices and delinquent accounts to generate revenues and reduce number of unpaid and outstanding accounts.
  • Assessed billing statements for correct diagnostic codes and identified problems with coding.
  • Checked claims coding for accuracy with ICD-10 standards.

Medical Receptionist

bensalem family practice
Bensalem, PA
08.2007 - 07.2010
  • Answered phones promptly and directed calls appropriately.
  • Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
  • Photocopied insurance cards, documented details and verified patient coverage for upcoming procedures or appointments.
  • Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
  • Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
  • Performed data entry tasks related to billing and collections procedures.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
  • Assisted with filing of medical records and documents, maintaining accurate electronic files.
  • Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.

Podiatry Assistant

Mitchell Shikoff,Podiatrist
Bensalem, PA
07.2007 - 07.2010
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
  • Assisted Podiatrist with patient examinations and treatments, including wound care and nail trimming.
  • Manipulated insole templates to track measurements for ordering shoe support devices.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient visits by stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness of the environment.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bucks County Technical High School
Fairless Hills, PA
06-2005

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing And Coding

Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Electronic medical records
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Medication administration
  • Companionship support
  • Medical billing
  • ICD-10 coding
  • Patient account management
  • Data entry
  • Customer service
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Account updates
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Dispute resolution
  • Accounts receivable experience
  • Payment posting
  • Collections
  • Cash posting
  • Medical billing software
  • Data entry accuracy

Accomplishments

  • CPR Certified
  • Phi Theta Kappa
  • Deans list
  • Honor Roll
  • GPA 3.8

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Home Health Aide

A-team home healthcare
02.2020 - Current

Ophthalmologist Assistant

Jay friedberg
01.2016 - 01.2020

Medical Assistant

DR Fred Birnabum DPM
07.2010 - 12.2015

Medical Receptionist

bensalem family practice
08.2007 - 07.2010

Podiatry Assistant

Mitchell Shikoff,Podiatrist
07.2007 - 07.2010

High School Diploma -

Bucks County Technical High School

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing And Coding

Bucks County Community College
Michelle Werner