Overview
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Education
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Tauna Christensen

Tauna Christensen

Shelley,ID

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Medical Coder (Remote)

Baker Family Practice
Idaho Falls, ID
05.2009 - Current
  • Meticulously analyze the medical documentation of our physician and mid-level health providers
  • Extract pertinent information in said documentation to verify the proper selection of ICD-10 diagnoses codes and CPT/HCPCS codes for services and procedures
  • Adherence to coding guidelines and federal regulations
  • Effectively communicate with our physician and mid-level providers and/or other billing staff if documentation needs to be clarified or more information obtained
  • Protect patient health information with the strictest confidentiality Ability to work independently without direct supervision
  • Self-motivated and self-driven to perform with quality and excellence
  • Use of electronic medical record software (eClinicalWorks)

Front Desk Representative/Medical Assistant

Baker Family Practice
Idaho Falls, ID
10.2002 - 05.2009
  • Warmly greeted each patient upon their arrival at the office
  • Answered incoming phone calls with professional and polite phone etiquette
  • Scheduled and coordinated office appointments for our physician and mid-level providers
  • Strong ability to multitask with answering phone calls and taking care of walk-in patients and a wide variety of their needs, while also keeping track of appointment schedule in our busy medical office
  • Provided excellent customer service with every patient encounter
  • Maintained accurate medical records and documentation
  • Strict confidentiality in protecting patients' health information
  • team player with all staff members

Administrative Associate

Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho Falls, ID
09.1993 - 05.1996

I worked for two contractors while employed at Idaho National Laboratory:

Westinghouse Electric Corporation dba Westinghouse Idaho Nuclear Inc
Lockheed Martin dba Lockheed Idaho Technologies Company

  • Obtained a Department of Energy security clearance
  • Provided computer support for Project Managers and other personnel at Idaho National Laboratory including creating reports, documents, tables, and slide presentations
  • Followed Department of Energy document protocol
  • Rapid learner in every aspect of my position
  • Provided each of my customers with a commitment to excellence
  • Computer software used: WordPerfect, Freelance Graphic, Arts and Letters, and Calera Wordscan

Education

Associate of Science And Art - General Studies

Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID
01.1990 - 04.1992

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Handle Confidential Information
  • Past DOE Security Clearance
  • Federal Regulations
  • Self-Motivation
  • Drive for Success
  • Rapid Learning
  • Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
  • ICD-10-CM
  • Computer Literacy
  • Medical billing
  • Medical Terminology
  • Analytical Skills
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • HIPPA Compliance
  • Administrative Skills
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Time Management

Timeline

Medical Coder (Remote)

Baker Family Practice
05.2009 - Current

Front Desk Representative/Medical Assistant

Baker Family Practice
10.2002 - 05.2009

Administrative Associate

Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory
09.1993 - 05.1996

Associate of Science And Art - General Studies

Brigham Young University - Idaho
01.1990 - 04.1992

Awards

Lump Sum Incentive Award - Lockheed Martin dba Lockheed Idaho Technologies Company @ Idaho National Laboratory Nov 1995 

From the letter I received from my Lockheed Martin manager: 

"Tauna has consistently demonstrated her dedication to her work on numerous occasions. She recently completed a job for the INEL Institute that went way beyond normal expectations. Because of her dedication and long hours, she was able to meet an important deadline...Tauna also demonstrates exceptional customer service. She is always willing to do whatever it takes to make sure the job gets done. This is evident by the numerous commendations from her customers." 

(copy of letter available upon request)

1993 Total Quality Achievement Award Nominee - Westinghouse Idaho Nuclear Company, Inc. @ Idaho National Laboratory Mar 1994

Per the nomination letter that I received from the CEO:

 "As reflected in your nomination, your performance represents the highest standard of dependability, commitment, and expertise... Again, congratulations and thank you for your outstanding efforts during 1993 and your continuous dedication to quality excellence." 

(copy of letter available upon request)

Tauna Christensen