Gerrie T. Lewis
Phone: 718- 210-6724 Email: Gerrielewis@gmail com
OBJECTIVE: To secure a medical billing position that would utilize and expand my education and hands-on experience to strengthen a facility's operations, that seeks and rewards results.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledgeable in medical office procedures and medical terminology
• ICD-9 and CPT Coding.
• Basic Medical Manager 10.0 and Medisoft skills.
• MS Office Word, Excel and Power point.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Manage time constraints and pressure well with the ability to adapt to new challenges.
• Effectively communicate with clients and members of my team.
• HIPAA Certified.
EDUCATION:
10/10- 01/12 ASA Institute- The College for Excellence, New York, NY
Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Health Care Office Administration
EXPERIENCE:
10/11- 01/12 Raymond Naftali Ambulatory Center for Rehabilitation, New York, NY
Medical billing Assistant/Receptionist (Extern/Trainee)
• Assisted with claims processing to ensure that all insurance claims are processed timely and efficiently.
• Prepared and sent out medical bills using the Medical Manager.
• Provided accurate assignment of ICD-9-CM diagnosis and CPT-4 procedure codes.
• Contacted insurance carriers regarding claims unpaid or denied.
• Maintained strict adherence to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
02/11- Present GEB RN'S, Bronx, NY
Per Diem Office and Medical Billing Assistant
• Coordinate, confirm, and manage nursing visits and nursing note submissions.
• Create daily visits routes to increase time management and fuel efficiency for nurses.
• Provide ongoing assistance with medical billing and code inquires.
• Maintain confidentiality within HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain filing in an orderly, timely manner.
08/09- 03/10 Gramercy Park Medical Group PC, New York, NY
04/11- 05/11 Case Manager/ Records Quality Management/ Counselor
• Performed initial intake assessments and provided counseling services to substance abuse clients.
• Chart review and quality assurance, in preparation for NYS OASAS review
• Teamed with other healthcare professionals and counselors to develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
• Electronic and manual documentation, scheduling and filing.
• Successfully managed multiple client caseloads.
• Outsourced cases to third party services based on client care needs.
REFERENCE: Available Upon Request
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