Samantha Williams
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Summary
Professional Medical Coder, with extensive knowledge of medical coding standards and procedures. Consistently ensured accurate code assignment, contributing to optimized billing and reimbursement. Valued for teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, with strong analytical and communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant (PRN)
Management Seven
11.2015 - 10.2022
- Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
Billing and Coding Specialist
Freedom Behavioral of Many
10.2016 - 12.2021
- Accurately code services, procedures, diagnoses, and treatments, using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes. Assign codes to Medical Terminology.
- Submit and follow-up on claims
- Payment process
- Document diagnoses & treatments
- Protecting patient privacy
- Generating medical records
- Track payments
- Billing patients and Insurance companies
- Correcting rejected claims
- Maintaining patient records
Patient Access Representative
Conifer Health Solutions LLC
01.2013 - 11.2014
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information during all interactions.
- Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands within the healthcare environment, demonstrating flexibility and a strong commitment to quality patient care.
- Provided excellent customer service through active listening skills, understanding patient needs, and offering tailored solutions where applicable.
Front Desk Coordinator
Toledo Retirement & Rehab
02.2010 - 10.2012
- Ensured accurate billing by carefully reviewing invoices before issuing them to clients or submitting payment requests internally.
- Balanced daily cash drawer reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial recordkeeping.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive client information in accordance with company policies.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Office Specialist- Medical Coding
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA05-2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - Patient Care Technician
Northwest Technical College
Many, LA05-2016
Certificate of Technical Studies - Business Office Technology- Medical Office
Northwest Technical College
Many, LA12-2012
Skills
- CPT coding-procedures
- Patient information data entry
- Analyzing patient charts
- Medical billing process claims
- Clinical documentation
- Speed typing
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- ICD and CPT codes
- 9 years in the Healthcare Industry
- Optimizing medical information
- Medical documentation
- Patient medical-records coding
- Medical terminology
- Outpatient coding
- Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross insurance
Certification
Certified Professional Medical Coder (CPC)
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Billing and Coding Specialist
Freedom Behavioral of Many
10.2016 - 12.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant (PRN)
Management Seven
11.2015 - 10.2022
Patient Access Representative
Conifer Health Solutions LLC
01.2013 - 11.2014
Front Desk Coordinator
Toledo Retirement & Rehab
02.2010 - 10.2012
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Office Specialist- Medical Coding
Bossier Parish Community College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Patient Care Technician
Northwest Technical College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Business Office Technology- Medical Office
Northwest Technical College
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