Qualification summary: * Cooperative typing skills of 65 wpm. * Knowledge of medical terminology. * Knowledge of diagnosis and procedures coding. * ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding. * Able to perform charge review, claim submission, claim follow-up, payment posting and patient statements. * Knowledge of preparing appropriate claim documents. * Proficient in assigning appropriate medical codes to diagnosis and services. * Ability to work and communicate in a positive manner. Professional Summary 02/2005 - 03/2016 Baptist Health South Florida Phlebotomist 2 Check patient insurance for coverage. Checking that codes for diagnoses be appropriate to ensure insurance coverage. Skillful and patient-oriented phlebotomist with 13 years of experience in performing a diverse range of blood drawing procedures: PKU, fingerstick, heel stick, venipuncture. Track record of preparing, processing and storing specimens. Familiar with prescribed infection control protocols associated with phlebotomy. Proven ability to calm down and brief the patients regarding blood transfusions, diagnostic testing and sample drawing. Well versed with medical terminology. Bilingual: English/Spanish. Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture. Collect, label and process patient specimens for testing. Prepare blood samples for testing, disposal and shipping. Follow infection control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions. Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood and safely store and transport samples. Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood samples. Perform data entry tasks to update information about patients. Manage accurate and timely collection and processing of specimen. Perform document maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Enter patient test data into computer. Prepare patients for blood and urine. 8/2002 - 02/2005 Health Care Consortium Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist Responsible to perform triage. Administration of vaccines. Helping doctors doing techniques: pap smears, urinary catheterization. Medical Laboratory Assistant: Skillful and patient-oriented phlebotomist of all age groups. Maintain phlebotomy area in a neat and clean order and ensured timely supplies replenishment. Follow and implement required infection control protocols. Maintain patient data and lab accession records.

Highlights:

• medical coding and billing
• remote positions
• data entry