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RssNew Medical Coder looking to work hard and learn from the best

I am seeking an entry level coding position. I just received my medical coding certificate in February 2009 from Kaplan University. I completed Kaplan University's internship as well to gain more coding experience. I am open to any opportunity that will help me gain experience in this new field. I have medical records experience but was not involved with coding at that time.

Medical Records Assistant

Fort Collins, CO

About Me

Industry:

Healthcare & Medical

Occupation:

Medical Records Assistant

Highlights:

Dean’s List, Jan through Dec 2008 Cambridge Who’s Who 2008-2009 President Circle 1997-2002 Salesperson of the Year 2000

Ideal Companies:

Hospitals, Medical Clinics, Physician offices
 

Education level:

Bachelor

Will Relocate:

No

Location:

Fort Collins, CO

Work Experiences

5/2005 - 10/2007

SimplexGrinnell

Individual Contributor

  • Designed integrated access control, security and CCTV systems. Analyzed CAD drawings, blueprints and bid specifications. Determined security requirements including design, programming and implementation with end users. •Developed system design and specifications for security consultants and architects. •Developing relationships with property management firms, commercial end users and local government facilities. •Responsible for building the security offering at the Denver location who has never had real exposure in the security market. Building the security team within the Denver branch for installation and service. •Consulted with Fire marshals and building officials for plan reviews and recommendations on fire alarm systems to improve safety measures.

9/2004 - 5/2005

Red Hawk Industries

Individual Contributor

  • Growing the Northern Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska territory currently focused on a main vertical market of physical and electronic security systems for financial institutions. Developing the commercial market to bring companies into systems integration, targeting multi-million dollar corporations. •Designed a system for Coors Field to bring three different matrixes in an antiquated system under one matrix. Succeeded after failed attempts by other manufacturers. Selected to design new access control system. •Designed new CCTV system for Budweiser Event Center, a large sports venue. Negotiated Red Hawk as the vendor for any new buildings for CCTV, as well as for any access control system expansion used by Larimer County.

1/1989 - 7/2002

Protection Service Industries

Individual Contributor

  • Designed integrated access control, security and CCTV systems, and determined security requirements. Responsible for all programming / maintenance on remote access systems. Provided technical support for remote systems and integrated systems managed by end users. •Designed integrated systems for Adobe, Acuson, KLA, and Synopsys when they were one building companies. Grew with the companies up to several buildings with responsibilities for designing, programming, implementing, and training end users. Served as primary contact for all facets of the projects. •Spearheaded the redesign of remote access for access control systems supported from headquarters. Provided remote support for customers. Expedited repair time and delivered cost savings to customers. •Developed and implemented programming and company / end user training for all integrated systems. Focused training on maximum use of system. Reduced false alarms and misuse of systems. •Designed and delivered technical training for installation and service technicians. Created instructional methods to accommodate available resources and allow for hands-on training. Maximized time and efficiency with quick sheets for technicians and customers. •Converted systems to accommodate customers’ special needs and functionality. Collaborated with Executives to design and implement changes and adaptations. Successfully customized systems for Abbott Diagnostics, Cor Therapeutics, Brio Technology, Kinetics, SDL [now JDS Uniphase], Unisys, Micrel Semiconductor, and Cypress Semiconductor. •Designed specifications for integrated systems for consultants. Assisted large general contractors in the design phase of integrated systems for end users. Automated office documents, databases and procedures from manual to computers. Administered and improved remote technical support for all access control accounts, both end user-managed accounts and remote accounts. Designed integrated access control, security and CCTV systems. Developed and delivered end user technical training and company training on completed installations.

5/1985 - 1/1989

Orchard Supply Hardware

Individual Contributor

  • Managed a receptionist, assisted five investigators, two regional managers and one safety manager on a daily basis. Helped when needed in the field in the recovery of the chain's merchandise. Responsible for data entry of cases into database, responsible for all security systems in all of the stores, distribution warehouse and corporate office. Compiled budget for the department each year and tracking of expenditures. Responsible for managing the shopping service, reviewing their reports and checking in merchandise purchased during the shops and making sure it was returned to the proper store.

1/1979 - 4/1985

Proctor Community Hospital

Individual Contributor

  • Responsible for daily creation of new records. Retrieval of repeat patients records for updates on new admissions. Taking old records and combining to new record for floor use. Assisting physicians with their records.

4/1978 - 4/1979

Miller Accounting

Individual Contributor

  • Answering phones, setting appointments, preparing completed tax returns for clients, maintaining office and other duties as required.

1/1977 - 1/1978

Proctor Community Hospital

Individual Contributor

  • Worked part-time day shift performing EKGs where needed in the hospital.

6/1976 - 1/1977

Proctor Community Hospital

Individual Contributor

  • Worked in dark room developing x-rays. Assisted technicians in prepping patients when needed.

Education

2009

Bachelor Degree

CollegeAmerica

  • Computer Science

2009

Certification Degree

Kaplan University

  • Medical Coding

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