Paula Gainey
6725 Fairview Dr. ٠ Quinton, VA 23141 ٠ 757-876-1001 ٠ plm7646@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Allen School of Health Sciences
Jamaica, NY
Graduated June 2014
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding: GPA 4.0
Randolph-Macon College Graduated June 2001
Environmental Studies, BA Ashland, VA
EDUCATIONAL / PROFESSIONAL TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS
ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS
Insurance & Billing
Medical Terminology
HIPAA
Medicare/Medicaid
MedTrak and SimChart Software
Attention to detail
Multitask with ease
Team player with an ability to work under pressure
Professional attitude
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and accomplish them in a timely fashion
Type speed 40 WPM
Microsoft Office
WORK EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher February 2004-June 2013
Williamsburg James-City County Public Schools
Williamsburg, VA
Had to be punctual and maintain competence by attending meetings pertaining to my position
Followed the teacher's lesson plans and disciplinary procedures
Kept information confidential, such as disabilities and grades
Obtained accurate student grades when grading tests and papers
Listened to teachers and assistants in order to learn how to tube feed and care for special needs children, resulting in obtaining a long-term substitute teaching position as a Special Education Teacher for 6 months. Obtained the position due to developing trust in being competent
Sales Associate
June 2008-April 2011
Wallace's Trading Post
Williamsburg, VA
Customer service and ringing customers merchandise in a fast, but friendly manner
Answering the phone in a polite manner and, at times, taking orders over the phone
Paid attention to what the customers wanted for jewelry by listening attentively, resulting in more jewelry sales
Was cautious when taking inventory of various products in the store, resulting in an accurate count and less waste from spoilage
Worked as a team to make an eye catching displays that advertised sales and changed the display cases to sell items that were not selling as quickly. This resulted in more sales of these items.
Responsible for counting the cashier's drawers at the end of the night and printing out reports
Lab Specialist
June 2002 ? November 2002
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Gloucester, VA
Duties included the count, measurement, and identification of various species of fish
Looked for lesions on the fish caused by Pfiesteria
Entered data in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet
Questioned coworkers working on the same project for their input as to the best way to organize the data, resulting in the data being understandable to people that read the final reports and analysis
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
Platinum Level Honor Roll- Fall/Spring 2013/14 from Allen School of Health Sciences
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
Member of New Kent Lions Club
Volunteered to man the vision and hearing screening van for the county fair
On various committees to help prepare for fundraisers and other events to help the community
Member of AAPC
Joined on May 8, 2014
REFERENCES
Jerri Rowe, Job Title: Professor at Allen School, Phone #: 305-815-2121
Christina Luntzer, Job Title: Adaptive PE Teacher, Phone #: 757-254-8944
Carolyn Crist, Job Title: Manager of Trading Post, Phone #: 757-564-6101
6725 Fairview Dr. ٠ Quinton, VA 23141 ٠ 757-876-1001 ٠ plm7646@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Allen School of Health Sciences
Jamaica, NY
Graduated June 2014
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding: GPA 4.0
Randolph-Macon College Graduated June 2001
Environmental Studies, BA Ashland, VA
EDUCATIONAL / PROFESSIONAL TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS
ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS
Insurance & Billing
Medical Terminology
HIPAA
Medicare/Medicaid
MedTrak and SimChart Software
Attention to detail
Multitask with ease
Team player with an ability to work under pressure
Professional attitude
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and accomplish them in a timely fashion
Type speed 40 WPM
Microsoft Office
WORK EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher February 2004-June 2013
Williamsburg James-City County Public Schools
Williamsburg, VA
Had to be punctual and maintain competence by attending meetings pertaining to my position
Followed the teacher's lesson plans and disciplinary procedures
Kept information confidential, such as disabilities and grades
Obtained accurate student grades when grading tests and papers
Listened to teachers and assistants in order to learn how to tube feed and care for special needs children, resulting in obtaining a long-term substitute teaching position as a Special Education Teacher for 6 months. Obtained the position due to developing trust in being competent
Sales Associate
June 2008-April 2011
Wallace's Trading Post
Williamsburg, VA
Customer service and ringing customers merchandise in a fast, but friendly manner
Answering the phone in a polite manner and, at times, taking orders over the phone
Paid attention to what the customers wanted for jewelry by listening attentively, resulting in more jewelry sales
Was cautious when taking inventory of various products in the store, resulting in an accurate count and less waste from spoilage
Worked as a team to make an eye catching displays that advertised sales and changed the display cases to sell items that were not selling as quickly. This resulted in more sales of these items.
Responsible for counting the cashier's drawers at the end of the night and printing out reports
Lab Specialist
June 2002 ? November 2002
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Gloucester, VA
Duties included the count, measurement, and identification of various species of fish
Looked for lesions on the fish caused by Pfiesteria
Entered data in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet
Questioned coworkers working on the same project for their input as to the best way to organize the data, resulting in the data being understandable to people that read the final reports and analysis
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
Platinum Level Honor Roll- Fall/Spring 2013/14 from Allen School of Health Sciences
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
Member of New Kent Lions Club
Volunteered to man the vision and hearing screening van for the county fair
On various committees to help prepare for fundraisers and other events to help the community
Member of AAPC
Joined on May 8, 2014
REFERENCES
Jerri Rowe, Job Title: Professor at Allen School, Phone #: 305-815-2121
Christina Luntzer, Job Title: Adaptive PE Teacher, Phone #: 757-254-8944
Carolyn Crist, Job Title: Manager of Trading Post, Phone #: 757-564-6101