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Tammara Harris

Floyd,Va

Summary

Looking for an opportunity to use my office skills and experience in administrative tasks to tackle a wide variety of medical coding and billing responsibilities. As a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist display exceptional communication, organizational, and technical skills. I am motivated, hard-working, and catch on very quickly. I have just passed medical billing and coding school. I have worked as a medical office specialist for the last 3 years for a very fast-paced office. I have also worked as a Pharmacy Technician with 17+ years of experience and success in working within fast-paced retail and hospital pharmacy settings. Highly proficient in accurately filling and labeling prescriptions, maintaining drug inventories and updating pharmacy records. I am longing for a long-term career were I can use my skills and my schooling to use. I enjoy learning new things and enjoy expanding my knowledge in the medical field.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Office Specialist

HCA LewisGale Physician
01.2022 - Current
  • Data Entry, Referral, Outlook, Microsoft word, Bookkeeping, Medical Records, Insurance Knowledge, Customer Service Skills, Communication, EMR, ECW System
  • Established strong rapport with patients through thoughtful listening skills, empathetic communication, and professional demeanor.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies for optimal care coordination.
  • Processed payments from patients promptly and accurately while answering any questions regarding their account balances or insurance coverage.
  • Trained newly hired administrative staff members on office policies, procedures, and best practices, fostering a supportive team environment.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS / Care Concierge
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Data Entry, Inventory Specialist, Insurance Process, Knowledge, Filed Prescription, Filed Reports, Customer Service
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.

Pharmacy Technician

Carilion Clinic Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Data Entry, Filing Prescription, Filed Reports, EMR, Epic system
  • Contributed to team success by training new pharmacy technicians on company policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Reduced medication errors through consistent attention to detail and adherence to established protocols.
  • Aided in medication therapy reviews by collecting and organizing patient data on drug usage patterns.
  • Maintained a clean and safe pharmacy environment through regular cleaning of work areas and equipment, adhering to safety guidelines.
  • Supported customer needs by processing insurance claims quickly and accurately, reducing wait times and increasing satisfaction.

Education

Certification - Medical Billing and Coding

US Career Institute College
Fort Collins, CO
01.2024

Certification - Pharmacy Technician

Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA
2007

High School Diploma -

Gunnison Valley High School
Gunnison, UT
01.2002

Skills

  • Microsoft word
  • Problem solving Skills
  • Communication
  • ICD-10-CM
  • Organization
  • Bookkeeping Skills
  • Insurance Knowledge
  • Time Management
  • EMR
  • ECW System
  • Epic System
  • Patient Scheduling
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Claims Processing
  • Pharmacology knowledge
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Appointment Setting
  • Medical Billing
  • Coding Procedures
  • Understanding of medical terminology
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Patient Registration
  • Medical Documentation
  • Insurance Verification

Personal Information

I am a mother of 3 boys. My oldest is 22, middle child is 21, and youngest is 15. Married to my husband for 17 years. Enjoy having friends over to our house watching football or basketball games. We try going to any sport events in our community to support local teams. I enjoy the outdoors planting flowers and relaxing. I love coffee and eating and trying new foods.

Timeline

Medical Office Specialist

HCA LewisGale Physician
01.2022 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

CVS / Care Concierge
01.2018 - 01.2023

Pharmacy Technician

Carilion Clinic Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2017

Certification - Medical Billing and Coding

US Career Institute College

Certification - Pharmacy Technician

Virginia Western Community College

High School Diploma -

Gunnison Valley High School
Tammara Harris