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I am a current stay at home mo, who would like to get back into coding and/or billing, as I am really missing it. I am looking for a position where I can work from home. I have been a CPC since 2003 and keep it current. Attached is my resume for review.
Objective: To seek employment in a business where I can work from home and can best utilize my experience and knowledge. Also to seek a challenging position with opportunity to learn and grow.
Summary I am a Certified Professional Medical Coder who has extensive experience in the medical field with emphasis on billing and reimbursement in an outpatient setting. Solid organizational and professional skills, works well under pressure, strong interpersonal skills and relates well to peers, supervisors and professionals at all levels. Proven ability to motivate subordinates under changing conditions.
Computer Experience in the following:
General Software: Windows, Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint
Medical Software: PTOS, Medical Manager, EnCoder Pro, SIS
Finance Software: QuickBooks, Gold Suite, Lawson, Ceridian and Kronos
Employment
March 2005 – July 2008 Licensed Home Child Care Provider Pueblo, CO
Owner
Responsible for taking care of eight children on a daily basis from the ages of 7 weeks up to 11 years old.
Teach a Pre-school program every morning for two hours for all children in my care between the ages of 2 - 5.
Responsible for teaching children manners and values.
Prepare nutritious meals and snack on a daily basis.
Nurture each child in my care.
Prepare all financial records for my business.
August 2002 – Sept. 2004 Parkwest Surgery Center Pueblo, CO
Business Office Manager
Coordination of non-clinical staff activities and human relations issues, which include orientation, training, scheduling, customer service, staff meetings, hiring and staff wage increases.
Educator for new employees to explain company policy and procedures.
Responsible for developing a strong and dedicated team environment.
Coordinate all human resource functions to include, benefits, payroll, orientation, work comp filings, training and scheduling.
Coordinate business functions in an effective manner to assure prompt billing, collections, scheduling, accounts receivables, accounts payables, filing, etc.
Code and process all notes and charges to bill to patients and third party payors.
Coding of all medical records.
Responsible for overseeing Medical Records
Responsible for making sure that I stayed up to date on all coding and insurance changes and notifying appropriate staff of the changes and updates.
Process reports and claims to work comp, health insurance and managed care organizations (government agencies, MCD, MCR, etc.).
Coordinate clinic budget development and maintenance, monitor monthly financial reports prepare all productivity reports and maintain all records for accounts receivable.
Assist in marketing area as needed to promote new and existing programs. Also help to make physicians aware of the services we offer.
Assist in obtaining and reviewing new and potential contracts for our clinic. Responsible for making sure all credentialing paperwork is completed for all new and existing contracts.
Perform as requested, a diverse range of special analytical projects aimed at qualifying volume of service or cost, analyzing patterns of referrals and productivity, etc.
Problem Solving B
March -1996 – August 2002 Centura Center for Rehab Pueblo, CO
Business Office Manager
Coordination of non-medical staff activities and human relations issues, which include training, scheduling, medical records, billing and collections.
Coordinate business functions in an effective manner to assure prompt billing, collections, scheduling, filing, etc.
Coding of medical records
Process and bill to patients and third party payors.
Process reports and claims to work comp, health insurance and managed care organizations (government agencies, MCD, MCR, etc.).
Assist Clinical Coordinator with clinic budget development and maintenance, monitor monthly financial reports prepare all productivity reports and maintain all records for accounts receivable.
Assist in marketing area as needed to promote new and existing programs. Also help to make physicians aware of the services we offer.
Assist in obtaining and reviewing new and potential contracts for our clinics. Responsible for making sure all credentialing paperwork was completed for our two clinics and each of our 14 therapists for all new and existing contracts.
Perform as requested, a diverse range of special analytical projects aimed at qualifying volume of service or cost, analyzing patterns of referrals and productivity, etc.
Problem solving.
Sept.1993 – Feb. 1996 Medbrook Rehabilitation Pueblo, CO
Billing Specialist and Supervisor
Coordinated business functions in an effective manner to assure prompt billing and collections.
Coding of all medical records
Processed and billed to patients and third party payors.
Processed reports and claims to work comp, health insurance and managed care organizations (government agencies, MCD, MCR, etc.).
Effectively answered and resolved billing questions.
Posting payments and relieving accounts receivable.
June 1993 – Sept. 1993 Imran U. Khan, M.D. Pueblo, CO
Billing Specialist
Coordinated business functions in an effective manner to assure prompt billing and collections.
Coding of all medical records
Processed and billed to patients and third party payors.
Processed reports and claims to work comp, health insurance and managed care organizations (government agencies, MCD, MCR, etc.).
Effectively answered and resolved billing questions.
Posting payments and relieving accounts receivable.
Scheduling appointments
Collected and entered all patient demographics
Oct 1992 – May 1993 American Electric Pueblo, CO
Administrative Assistant
Processed all billing and freight claims
Processed all accounts payable and receivable.
Responsible for all purchase orders.
Performed all administrative duties (typing, filing, answering phones, etc.)
Collected all month end data and prepared month and year end reports.
Education
And
Certifications Pueblo County High School Pueblo, CO 1990
High School Diploma
University of Southern Colorado Pueblo, CO 1991
1 Year
Certified Professional Coder Pueblo, CO 2003 – current
I am a CPC, through the American Academy of Professional Coders
Notary Public 2000 - Current
Also, I have attended several courses over the past 15 years on coding, customer service, business office functions, contracting and human resources.
Honors: I was rate by my employees as an excellent manager in knowledge, leadership, and training, through the Gallup Survey while an employee of Centura Health.
Teresa M. Peralta, CPC
1056 Della Lane
Pueblo, CO 81006 Phone (719) 542-6483
tmperalta@hotmail.com
I am a current stay at home mo, who would like to get back into coding and/or billing, as I am really missing it. I am looking for a position where I can work from home. I have been a CPC since 2003 and keep it current. Attached is my resume for review.
Objective: To seek employment in a business where I can work from home and can best utilize my experience and knowledge. Also to seek a challenging position with opportunity to learn and grow.
Summary I am a Certified Professional Medical Coder who has extensive experience in the medical field with emphasis on billing and reimbursement in an outpatient setting. Solid organizational and professional skills, works well under pressure, strong interpersonal skills and relates well to peers, supervisors and professionals at all levels. Proven ability to motivate subordinates under changing conditions.
Computer Experience in the following:
General Software: Windows, Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint
Medical Software: PTOS, Medical Manager, EnCoder Pro, SIS
Finance Software: QuickBooks, Gold Suite, Lawson, Ceridian and Kronos
Employment
March 2005 – July 2008 Licensed Home Child Care Provider Pueblo, CO
Owner
Responsible for taking care of eight children on a daily basis from the ages of 7 weeks up to 11 years old.
Teach a Pre-school program every morning for two hours for all children in my care between the ages of 2 - 5.
Responsible for teaching children manners and values.
Prepare nutritious meals and snack on a daily basis.
Nurture each child in my care.
Prepare all financial records for my business.
August 2002 – Sept. 2004 Parkwest Surgery Center Pueblo, CO
Business Office Manager
Coordination of non-clinical staff activities and human relations issues, which include orientation, training, scheduling, customer service, staff meetings, hiring and staff wage increases.
Educator for new employees to explain company policy and procedures.
Responsible for developing a strong and dedicated team environment.
Coordinate all human resource functions to include, benefits, payroll, orientation, work comp filings, training and scheduling.
Coordinate business functions in an effective manner to assure prompt billing, collections, scheduling, accounts receivables, accounts payables, filing, etc.
Code and process all notes and charges to bill to patients and third party payors.
Coding of all medical records.
Responsible for overseeing Medical Records
Responsible for making sure that I stayed up to date on all coding and insurance changes and notifying appropriate staff of the changes and updates.
Process reports and claims to work comp, health insurance and managed care organizations (government agencies, MCD, MCR, etc.).
Coordinate clinic budget development and maintenance, monitor monthly financial reports prepare all productivity reports and maintain all records for accounts receivable.
Assist in marketing area as needed to promote new and existing programs. Also help to make physicians aware of the services we offer.
Assist in obtaining and reviewing new and potential contracts for our clinic. Responsible for making sure all credentialing paperwork is completed for all new and existing contracts.
Perform as requested, a diverse range of special analytical projects aimed at qualifying volume of service or cost, analyzing patterns of referrals and productivity, etc.
Problem Solving B
March -1996 – August 2002 Centura Center for Rehab Pueblo, CO
Business Office Manager
Coordination of non-medical staff activities and human relations issues, which include training, scheduling, medical records, billing and collections.
Coordinate business functions in an effective manner to assure prompt billing, collections, scheduling, filing, etc.
Coding of medical records
Process and bill to patients and third party payors.
Process reports and claims to work comp, health insurance and managed care organizations (government agencies, MCD, MCR, etc.).
Assist Clinical Coordinator with clinic budget development and maintenance, monitor monthly financial reports prepare all productivity reports and maintain all records for accounts receivable.
Assist in marketing area as needed to promote new and existing programs. Also help to make physicians aware of the services we offer.
Assist in obtaining and reviewing new and potential contracts for our clinics. Responsible for making sure all credentialing paperwork was completed for our two clinics and each of our 14 therapists for all new and existing contracts.
Perform as requested, a diverse range of special analytical projects aimed at qualifying volume of service or cost, analyzing patterns of referrals and productivity, etc.
Problem solving.
Sept.1993 – Feb. 1996 Medbrook Rehabilitation Pueblo, CO
Billing Specialist and Supervisor
Coordinated business functions in an effective manner to assure prompt billing and collections.
Coding of all medical records
Processed and billed to patients and third party payors.
Processed reports and claims to work comp, health insurance and managed care organizations (government agencies, MCD, MCR, etc.).
Effectively answered and resolved billing questions.
Posting payments and relieving accounts receivable.
June 1993 – Sept. 1993 Imran U. Khan, M.D. Pueblo, CO
Billing Specialist
Coordinated business functions in an effective manner to assure prompt billing and collections.
Coding of all medical records
Processed and billed to patients and third party payors.
Processed reports and claims to work comp, health insurance and managed care organizations (government agencies, MCD, MCR, etc.).
Effectively answered and resolved billing questions.
Posting payments and relieving accounts receivable.
Scheduling appointments
Collected and entered all patient demographics
Oct 1992 – May 1993 American Electric Pueblo, CO
Administrative Assistant
Processed all billing and freight claims
Processed all accounts payable and receivable.
Responsible for all purchase orders.
Performed all administrative duties (typing, filing, answering phones, etc.)
Collected all month end data and prepared month and year end reports.
Education
And
Certifications Pueblo County High School Pueblo, CO 1990
High School Diploma
University of Southern Colorado Pueblo, CO 1991
1 Year
Certified Professional Coder Pueblo, CO 2003 – current
I am a CPC, through the American Academy of Professional Coders
Notary Public 2000 - Current
Also, I have attended several courses over the past 15 years on coding, customer service, business office functions, contracting and human resources.
Honors: I was rate by my employees as an excellent manager in knowledge, leadership, and training, through the Gallup Survey while an employee of Centura Health.
Teresa M. Peralta, CPC
1056 Della Lane
Pueblo, CO 81006 Phone (719) 542-6483
tmperalta@hotmail.com