Nathalie Mehtala
Medical Coder
Canonsburg,PA
Summary
Disciplined professional manages multiple tasks, utilizes electronic medical record systems, and provides excellent customer service to patients and staff. Adheres to medical records policies and procedures to comply with HIPAA regulations. Track record of effectively troubleshooting issues and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Medical Coder
Nuheights Pediatrics
Clifton, NJ
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Medical Assistant
Cepero Pediatrics
Port Charlotte, FL
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan
- Directed patients to exam rooms, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for physician.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in EHR system.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Administered vaccines according to appropriate age and schedule.
Front Desk Associate
Neuroscience And Spine Associates
Naples, FL
03.2012 - 10.2012
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct staff member.
- Used internal software to process check-ins
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Confirmed next day appointments and prepared charts for upcoming visits.
Education
Certificate - Medical Coding
08.2019 - 02.2021
Certificate - Medical Assisting
06.2006 - 05.2007
Midwifery
06.2002 - 01.2003
High School Diploma - General Studies
09.1994 - 06.1997
Skills
Records management
Records review
Medical billing code accuracy
Medical office administration
EMR / EHR
Payment collection
CPR
Written and verbal communication
Certification
CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Medical Coder - Nuheights Pediatrics
03.2021 - 09.2021
AAPC - Certificate , Medical Coding
08.2019 - 02.2021
Medical Assistant - Cepero Pediatrics
11.2016 - 01.2017
Front Desk Associate - Neuroscience And Spine Associates
03.2012 - 10.2012
National School of Technology - Certificate, Medical Assisting
06.2006 - 05.2007
Miami Dade Community College - , Midwifery
06.2002 - 01.2003
Hialeah High School - High School Diploma , General Studies
09.1994 - 06.1997