Sharest Boone
Port Angeles
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Coding Certified Auditor with extensive experience at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Proven expertise in CPT/ICD-10 coding and mentoring junior staff, enhancing team performance. Adept at resolving billing discrepancies and streamlining processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy in medical records management. Strong communicator committed to fostering professional growth.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Coding Certified Auditor
Virginia Mason Franchiscian Health
02.2002 - Current
- Review, selects, and assign codes for outpatient and inpatient bills for various work files including Tes, Claims Manager, EMT-clinic and hospital rejections, HCM edits.
- Answers questions from billers and customer service by emails and EMT-PAS
- Mentored junior audit team members, sharing knowledge and promoting professional growth within the team.
Billing Specialist
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
03.1995 - 02.2002
- Medicare Voucher denials report, daily chare ticket coding, data entry and coding OB-GYN inpatient services, General Internal medicine, Orthopedics, PCS medicare que, credit balance, reconcile credits and refunds, Medicare research request customer service and incoming phone calls
- Processed and verified billing statements for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Managed customer inquiries regarding billing discrepancies, ensuring timely resolutions.
Registration/Receptionist
Virginia Mason Franchiscian Health
08.1994 - 03.1995
- Streamlined the appointment scheduling system for increased patient satisfaction and improved workflow.
- Efficient patient registration troubleshooting
- Referral management
Medical Records Technician
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
05.1993 - 08.1994
- Collect, store, safeguard, retrieve and deliver medical information accurately and timely for physicians and staff members
- Maintained accurate medical records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
Bookkeeper
Chrissy Flowers and Gifts
01.1986 - 11.1990
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, fostering positive shopping experiences.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
Accounting Assistant
District Administration Revenue Accounting
09.1984 - 06.1985
- Typed business vouchers
- Implemented improvements in filing system to enhance document retrieval efficiency.
Receptionist
Oroville City Hall
09.1983 - 08.1984
- Assisted in handling inquiries via phone and email, providing accurate information to the public.
- Maintained organized filing systems for city documents, enhancing retrieval speed and accuracy
- Maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
Education
A&P And Medical Terminology
Peninsula Community College
Port Angeles, WA03-2001
Medical
Business Computer Training Institute
Seattle, WA02-1992
Data Entry
Renton Vocational Technical Institute
Renton, WA01-1986
Business
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA06-1985
Skills
OFFICE: Typing, Ten- Key, File-Coding
COMPUTER: Voucher processing, Data entry, Scheduling, Registration
MEDICAL: Terminology, CPT/ICD-10/HCPC, Anatomy/Physiology, Claim forms
Timeline
Coding Certified Auditor
Virginia Mason Franchiscian Health
02.2002 - Current
Billing Specialist
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
03.1995 - 02.2002
Registration/Receptionist
Virginia Mason Franchiscian Health
08.1994 - 03.1995
Medical Records Technician
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
05.1993 - 08.1994
Bookkeeper
Chrissy Flowers and Gifts
01.1986 - 11.1990
Accounting Assistant
District Administration Revenue Accounting
09.1984 - 06.1985
Receptionist
Oroville City Hall
09.1983 - 08.1984
A&P And Medical Terminology
Peninsula Community College
Medical
Business Computer Training Institute
Data Entry
Renton Vocational Technical Institute
Business
Spokane Community College
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