Pamela Stern
Green Isle,MN
Summary
Compassionate professional with strong communication and critical thinking skills seeks to leverage educational background in a role focused on helping others. Skilled in quickly mastering new tasks in fast-paced environments while effectively collaborating within teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coding Specialist
EPPA
Bloomington, MN
08.2021 - 11.2026
- Reviewed and resolved discrepancies in coding to ensure proper billing processes.
- Analyzed medical codes for accuracy and compliance with industry regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and improve coding efficiency.
Authorization and Benefits Specialist
Electromed Inc.
New Prague, MN
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Checked insurance benefits for patients
- Submitted pre authorization for the medical equipment to insurance for pre approval.
- Followed up on insurance for approvals
Insurance and Billing Specialist
Minnesota Lung Center
01.2019 - Current
- Submitted insurance claims and billed patients using NextGen
- Explained claims and insurance process to patients in detail
- Processed payments and posted to patient accounts, coordinating with collection agency
- Moved patients to collections status following unsuccessful payment recovery attempts
Material Attendant II
Emerson
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Received and verified inventory on incoming shipments to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Entered shipment items into Oracle database system for inventory tracking and record-keeping
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Operated point-of-sale systems to process transactions efficiently and accurately.
Trained Medication Assistant
Auburn Homes
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Delivered daily care to enhance comfort and well-being of elderly residents.
- Administered daily medications to residents.
- Facilitated communication with families to address residents’ needs and provide updates on care.
Education
Professional Medical Coding and Billing -
Career Step
12.2018
Skills
- Outpatient Coding
- ICD-10 coding
- CPT/HCPCS Level II
- Coding guidelines expertise
- Healthcare Reimbursement
- Claim form processing
- APC and MS-DRG Assignments
- Clinical Documentation Improvement
- Medical Terminology & Anatomy
- Pharmacology & Pathophysiology
- Coding guidelines knowledge
- Data analysis and abstraction
- Posting Charges/Payments
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Clinical Data Analysis and Abstraction
Certification
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam, 02-16-2019
Timeline
Medical Coding Specialist
EPPA
08.2021 - 11.2026
Authorization and Benefits Specialist
Electromed Inc.
03.2020 - 08.2021
Insurance and Billing Specialist
Minnesota Lung Center
01.2019 - Current
Material Attendant II
Emerson
01.2012 - 01.2019
Trained Medication Assistant
Auburn Homes
01.2007 - 01.2012
Professional Medical Coding and Billing -
Career Step