Serene Yacoub
Wesley Chapel,Florida
Summary
Certified Professional Coder with three years of medical assisting experience in family medicine and one year in Medical Coding. Expert with EHR system and skilled at learning new processes to meet job requirements. Motivated with a strong work ethic and determination to complete tasks in a timely manner and a team player with a positive attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder - Risk Adjustment /HCC Coder
Optum
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Reviewed and accurately coded medical records and encounters for diagnoses related to Risk Adjustment and HCC coding guidelines.
- Validated and ensured the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of coded data.
- Stayed up-to-date with the latest coding guidelines, rules, and regulations related to Risk Adjustment and HCC coding.
- Participated in coding education and training programs to enhance coding skills and knowledge.
- Maintained high accuracy rate and CPI on daily production of completed reviews.
Credentialing Specialist
Sunbelt Staffing LLC
Oldsmar, FL
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Ensuring that travel healthcare workers are credentialed prior to their assignment start dates.
- Establish and maintain electronic credential files for travel nurses and nurse practitioners, Sterile Processing Techs and administrative positions.
- Complete the data gathering process within established guidelines for turnaround time, accuracy, and in accordance with external requirements (federal, state, and Joint Commission).
- Ensure that credentialing data base is updated and current every 30 days.
- Performed primary source verifications such as criminal histories, licenses and board certifications.
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mercy Women's Health Center
Mason City, Iowa , United States
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Providing clinical and administrative support
- Supporting doctors and patients through variety of tasks related to patient care management
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Using electronic health records
- Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Referring patients to specialty doctors as needed by faxing referral forms that include appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes
- Obtaining prior authorizations from various insurance companies for medical services by providing appropriate ICD-10-CM codes and CPT codes
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Giving out medications to patients as requested by physicians such as vitamin B12, Prolia, vaccines, contraceptive injections and assigning their HCPCS codes to appropriate ICD-10-CM codes
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Submitting detailed electronic claim forms that outline services patients receive in clinic such as pap smears, ECGS, vision screening, contraceptive implants, joint injections and continence services
- Assigning correct CPT codes for in-house laboratory testing
- Assigning correct CPT codes for outpatient radiological services
- Documenting ICD-10-CM diagnoses dictated by physicians accurately in medical records and maintain patient confidentiality
- Working with supervising physicians to complete and submit medical records
- Performing percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS)
- Testing and recording blood glucose levels.
- Measuring and recording vital signs
- Scheduling appointments
- Restocking supplies in examination rooms
- Preparing sterile fields as needed for minor procedures
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
SALES ASSOSIATE
TJ Maxx
Mason City, Iowa, United States
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Operating cash registers
- Maintaining well-stocked and organized sales floor with latest merchandise
- Answering incoming phone calls to provide information about products, policies and promotions
- Arranging new merchandise to encourage customer sales
Education
Associate of Science -
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, Iowa06.2020
DIPLOMA - Medical Assisting
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, Iowa06.2018
Skills
- Medical terminology and anatomy knowledge
- HCC Coding
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, HCPCS level II, CPT codes
- EMR / EHR
- Knowledge of HIPPA and patient confidentiality
- Experienced in Next Gen
- Knowledgeable in Encoder
- Administer medications
- Preparing specimens and samples
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation
- Electrocardiography (ECG)
- Ability to multitask
- Detail Oriented
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Active listener
- Empathetic
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Team player with positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- New Hire Onboarding
Certification
Certified professional Coder - AAPC
Certified Medical Assistant - AAMA
Timeline
Medical Coder - Risk Adjustment /HCC Coder
Optum
07.2023 - 01.2024
Credentialing Specialist
Sunbelt Staffing LLC
09.2022 - 06.2023
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mercy Women's Health Center
09.2018 - 05.2021
SALES ASSOSIATE
TJ Maxx
09.2016 - 06.2018
Associate of Science -
North Iowa Area Community College
DIPLOMA - Medical Assisting
North Iowa Area Community College
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