Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Memberships
Timeline
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Sara Philion

Hawley

Summary

Enthusiastic and detail-oriented undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, aiming to utilize strong organizational abilities and apply my academic knowledge to a research assistant position where I can contribute to impactful studies through data collection, literature reviews, and participant recruitment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Coder, Provider Practice

Sanford Health
05.2019 - 08.2025
  • Continually exceeded the daily productivity standard while maintaining a 95% coding accuracy rate.
  • Analyzed trauma, general surgery clinic and operative reports for accurate coding and compliance with regulations.
  • Applied official ICD-10 and CPT coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes and procedural codes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and improve coding accuracy.
  • Mentored staff on complex coding scenarios, enhancing team knowledge and performance.
  • Promoted teamwork within the department through effective communication and collaboration on complex cases.

Outpatient Coder

Essentia Health
04.2010 - 05.2019
  • Utilized ICD-10 and CPT coding systems for outpatient services, enhancing billing accuracy for various services including the emergency department, minor procedures, nursing homes, outpatient observations, and ancillary services.
  • Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accurate coding and compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify ambiguities in patient records.
  • Trained new coders on coding guidelines, best practices, and departmental procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN
05.2027

Certificate - Health Communication

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, Minnesota, MN
05-2027

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL
12-2007

Skills

  • Maintain high-quality standards and efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Proactive and adaptable, embracing new challenges and learning opportunities
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in all tasks
  • Creative problem-solver, able to think critically and find effective solutions
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Epic Electronic Healthcare systems

Memberships

American Psychology Association

Timeline

Professional Coder, Provider Practice

Sanford Health
05.2019 - 08.2025

Outpatient Coder

Essentia Health
04.2010 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southwest Minnesota State University

Certificate - Health Communication

Southwest Minnesota State University

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Valencia Community College
Sara Philion