Sherry Szopinski
Williamsville
Summary
Dedicated medical and healthcare professional seeking a position in the medical field to leverage extensive skills and training for organizational growth and success. Equipped with versatile medical expertise and operational knowledge, ready to contribute effectively in a physician's office, hospital, or other healthcare settings. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adapting swiftly to new environments. A strong collaborative spirit complements an independent work ethic, ensuring seamless integration into any team dynamic.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Release of Information – MRT Clerk
Department of Veteran Affairs, Buffalo NY
01.2024 - Current
- Review medical records and identify document abnormalities.
- Responsible for safeguarding veteran records and make sure HIPAA Law standards are met
- Efficiently communicate with patients, fellow colleges and outside companies.
- Verify creditable signatures from veterans and veteran families
- Utilized uses of other federal agencies such as the VBA and Buffalo Regional Office.
- Keep accurate logs of all medical record requests
- Provides outside providers medical clearances.
- Review medical records one on one with veterans
- Respond to and help coworkers with calls and emails
- Administrative duties
- Responsible for State and Federal form completion for veteran personal lifestyles
Medical Billing and Coder
Notaro Chiropractic, Williamsville, NY
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Verification of patient insurances
- Authorizes treatments for patients
- Check-In and out patients for appointments
- Accepts and assists phone calls from patients and outside medical facilities
- Familiarized self with the Veteran Affairs to assist needs of VA patients
- Manage charge entries and payment postings
- Process medical records requests from attorneys
- Review medical records and identify document abnormalities
- Revert and authorizes diagnostic/procedural codes with ICD 9-10
Stylist
Regis Corporation – Supercuts, Williamsville, NY
11.2015 - 08.2022
- Provided haircutting and esthetic services for both men and women
- Utilized computer skills for managing appointments
- Performed necessary tasks to successfully open and close store
Managerial position
Pescis Pizza, Williamsville, NY
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Handled currency
- Made scheduling for employees
- Trustworthy to open and close the store
- Assisted with advertising
- Took on tasks with ovens and cashier duties
Stylist/Store Associate
Lengths, Williamsville, NY
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Styled and cut hair for men and women
- Assisted customers with hair, makeup and skin care
- Properly organized store items and shipments
Stylist
Studio 2000, East Amherst, NY
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided haircutting and esthetic services for both men and women
Education
Associates Degree - Medical Coding and Billing
Bryant & Stratton College
Amherst, NY08.2021
Certificate - Cosmetologist/Esthetician
Empire Beauty School
Cheektowaga, NY08.2015
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical record review
- Patient communication
- Document verification
- Record keeping
- Federal form completion
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail
Trainings
Continuous TMS learnings
vASP FY26
Timeline
Release of Information – MRT Clerk
Department of Veteran Affairs, Buffalo NY
01.2024 - Current
Medical Billing and Coder
Notaro Chiropractic, Williamsville, NY
09.2022 - 10.2023
Managerial position
Pescis Pizza, Williamsville, NY
10.2020 - 08.2021
Stylist/Store Associate
Lengths, Williamsville, NY
10.2018 - 11.2019
Stylist
Studio 2000, East Amherst, NY
08.2018 - 07.2019
Stylist
Regis Corporation – Supercuts, Williamsville, NY
11.2015 - 08.2022
Certificate - Cosmetologist/Esthetician
Empire Beauty School
Associates Degree - Medical Coding and Billing
Bryant & Stratton College