TELISA SMITH
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Passionate Medical Billing and Coding Intern with Certification and strong interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Delivered focused attention to client safety and comfort as a Home Health Aide, contributing to high-quality direct patient care and accurate recordkeeping. Ready to leverage diverse skills to support team success and enhance patient experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates
Manhattan, NY
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Identified errors and re-filed denied or rejected claims quickly to prevent payment delays.
- Reviewed patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, possible insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies.
- Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
- Reviewed and verified benefits and eligibility with speed and precision.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Applied payments, adjustments and denials into medical manager system.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to resolve claims issues.
- Contacted insurance providers to verify insurance information and obtain billing authorization.
- Analyzed and interpreted patient medical and surgical records to determine billable services.
Home Health Aide
Community Home Health Care
Yonkers, NY
03.2017 - 07.2020
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families on healthy meal preparation, independent living, and adapting to disability or illness
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
- Oversaw daily activities and assisted staff in delivering quality care
- Documented and reported patient progress in logbooks, journals, and care plans to ensure continuity of care
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status
Home Health Aide
Partners In Care, Visiting Nurse Service Of New
York Yonkers, NY
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families in preparing healthy meals, promoting independent living, and adapting to disability or illness
- Supported patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding, facilitating adaptation to mobility restrictions
- Provided mobility assistance through walking and exercising
- Managed daily medicine schedules and administration to alleviate symptoms and improve clients' quality of life
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting a safe and trusting environment for care
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WCC
Yonkers, NY06-2022
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Yonkers, NY06-2007
Skills
- Data entry
- Billing and Coding
- Attention to Detail
- Telephone Etiquette
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Adaptability
- Fast Learner
- Dependable and Reliable
- Self-Motivated
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Intern
Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates
05.2022 - 06.2022
Home Health Aide
Community Home Health Care
03.2017 - 07.2020
Home Health Aide
Partners In Care, Visiting Nurse Service Of New
12.2015 - 02.2017
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WCC
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School