YOLANDA CORREA
Cibolo
Summary
Possess training in HCPCS, ICD-9, CPT, MEd iSOFT, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Billing and Coding, Medical Records, HIPPA, Insurance Verification, Customer Service, and in Education as a paraprofessional. Self-driven, focused, and bilingual individual, looking to contribute effective healthcare administrative skills to a medical office, and team. Currently taking the courses Health Care Delivery Systems, Health Data Content/Structure and Pathophysiology & Pharmacology for the Health Information Technology Program with St. Philip’s College.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Slater Elementary School
Lakewood, CO
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Worked with Special Education kids from first grade through fifth grade on reading, writing, and math
- Assisted other paraprofessionals at lunch in the cafeteria and outside for recess
- Monitored kids during their MAP testing sessions at the end of the year
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Supported classroom management by fostering a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress and behavior, providing feedback to educators regularly.
- Collaborated with special education staff to enhance instructional strategies and interventions.
Front Office Assistant
Carrollton Pediatrics
Dallas, TX
12.2010 - 01.2011
- Scanned patient’s charts for doctors
- Verified medical insurance eligibility
- Performed both outbound and inbound calls
- Made appointments for patients
- (Externship)
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations to enhance office efficiency.
- Supported billing processes by verifying insurance information and processing payments accurately.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Directed phone inquiries, answered customer questions, and scheduled appointments.
- Improved office ambiance and visitor comfort by maintaining clean and organized reception area.
- Reduced wait times for visitors by implementing more efficient check-in process.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
St. Philip’s College
San Antonio, TX05-2026
Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding Program
Sanford-Brown College
Dallas, TX01-2011
Skills
- Bilingual
- Focused
- Self-driven
- Self-motivated
- Highly organized
- Team-oriented
- Detailed-oriented
- Eager to learn
- Communicative
- Personable
Accomplishments
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Dean’s List at Sanford Brown College
Affiliations
Member of: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Texas Health Information Management Association (TXHIMA) and Alamo Area Health Information Management Association (ALAMOHIMA)
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Slater Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2019
Front Office Assistant
Carrollton Pediatrics
12.2010 - 01.2011
Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding Program
Sanford-Brown College
Associates of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
St. Philip’s College