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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Tori Gadison

Palmetto,FL

Summary

Dynamic, results-oriented professional seeking to contribute to a progressive and reputable company that fosters growth and advancement. Eager to leverage a diverse skill set and extensive experience to tackle challenges and drive success. Committed to continuous improvement and achieving organizational goals through innovative solutions. Prepared to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment that values initiative and creativity.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inpatient Coder

Manatee Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - Current
  • Review inpatient medical records to identify all diagnoses, procedures, and services provided during hospitalization.
  • Utilized ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and classification codes for accurate diagnosis and procedure coding.

Collaborate with CDI staff to query physician or provider when documentation is unclear or missing.

  • Determine appropriate DRG based on documented diagnoses and procedures.
  • Ensure correct assignment to support hospital reimbursement.
  • Participate in internal audits and quality reviews to ensure coding accuracy.

Emergency Department Medical Coder

Manatee Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Reviewed medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.
  • Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.

Certified Medical Coder- Outpatient

Manatee Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2022
  • Reviewed outpatient, records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
  • Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
  • Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
  • Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.

Executive Assistant

Manatee Memorial Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Assistant to Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Processed check request for hospital vendors
  • Recorded and transcribed meeting minutes for all meetings
  • Responding to and documenting patient grievances and complaints and coordinated with the acting Director, Manager, to resolve issues in a timely manner to ensure quality care and patient satisfaction
  • Planned catering for meetings
  • Ordered all office supplies
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
  • Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
  • Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
  • Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.

Administrative Assistant

Manatee Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 11.2019
  • Provided support to Directors, and Supervisors and clinical staff.
  • Monitored and restocked supplies and equipment.
  • Assisted Laboratory Director in developing goals and targets and action plans.
  • Composed documents such as correspondence, drafts, memos, and emails.
  • Maintaining all personnel files and kept up-to-date.
  • Recorded and transcribed all Clinical Laboratory and Anatomic Pathology Meeting Minutes.
  • Processed all invoices for Laboratory.
  • Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for Supervisors and Directors.
  • Directed incoming phone calls.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Interacted professionally with all levels of staff and maintain the highest level of confidentiality; known for tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive issues.
  • Assisted Clinical Laboratory Director in updating outdated policies to align with CAP regulations.
  • Prepared all Laboratory service agreements for Clinical Laboratory
  • Processed payroll for supervisors and laboratory staff.
  • Chairperson for Manatee Memorial Hospital’s quarterly Blood Drives.

Lead Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Manatee Memorial Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2014
  • Performance of blood collections (venipuncture, heel sticks, finger sticks) on all age groups and use of all phlebotomy-related equipment.
  • Data Entry of specimen collection information
  • Efficiently managed work flow.
  • Skillful and precise in performing venipuncture, collecting receiving and centrifuging specimens.
  • Verifying medical records in CERNER.
  • Followed infection control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy

Education

Diploma - Medical Billing and Coding

Penn Foster Career School
01.2016

High School Diploma - undefined

Horizons Academy
01.2010

Skills

  • AAPC Certified Professional Coder
  • Proficient in 3M encoder, Cerner, Nuance, SMS
  • Exceptional skills in interpreting recognizing and evaluating discrepancies and inconsistencies
  • Proficient in assigning appropriate medical codes to diagnosis and services
  • Extensive knowledge in assigning correct ICD-10-CM, CPT, PCS, and HCPCS level II coding
  • Over 12 years experience in an acute care facility
  • Excellent Data entry skills and diverse office functions
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Friendly outgoing personality
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills in working with senior staff, directors, managers, physicians, nurses, and medical staff

Affiliations

AAPC

Certification

CPC, Certified Professional Coder

Timeline

Inpatient Coder

Manatee Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - Current

Emergency Department Medical Coder

Manatee Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - 04.2024

Certified Medical Coder- Outpatient

Manatee Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2022

Executive Assistant

Manatee Memorial Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2020

Administrative Assistant

Manatee Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 11.2019

Lead Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Manatee Memorial Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2014

Diploma - Medical Billing and Coding

Penn Foster Career School

High School Diploma - undefined

Horizons Academy
Tori Gadison