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Samantha Meade

Paintsville,KY

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Coder

Highlands ARH Home Health
08.2022 - Current
  • Leveraged data analytics tools to identify patterns in coding errors or discrepancies, informing targeted interventions aimed at improving accuracy rates.
  • Performed root cause analyses on denied claims and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences; this led to a reduction in overall denial rates over time.
  • Streamlined the coding process for increased efficiency by implementing an updated electronic health record system.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, contributing to a consistently high-performing coding team.

Accounting Clerk

Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center
03.2016 - 03.2021
  • Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
  • Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
  • Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
  • Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.

Medical Coder

Paintsville ARH Hospital
02.2007 - 01.2009
  • Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
  • Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
  • Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Highlands ARH Hospital
01.2005 - 11.2005
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.

Education

Practical Nursing - Nursing

Craven Community College
New Bern, North Carolina

Medical Billing And Coding - Billing And Coding

American National University
Pikeville, KY

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Big Sandy Technical And Community College
Prestonsburg, KY
06-2016

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Physical assessment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient care
  • Immunization administration
  • Infection control
  • EMR / EHR
  • Diagnostic coding accuracy
  • Clinical documentation review
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) State of Kentucky
  • CCS - Certified Coding Specialist

Timeline

Clinical Coder

Highlands ARH Home Health
08.2022 - Current

Accounting Clerk

Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center
03.2016 - 03.2021

Medical Coder

Paintsville ARH Hospital
02.2007 - 01.2009

Licensed Practical Nurse

Highlands ARH Hospital
01.2005 - 11.2005

Practical Nursing - Nursing

Craven Community College

Medical Billing And Coding - Billing And Coding

American National University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Big Sandy Technical And Community College

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