Amy Lewis
Lewisberry
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Billing/Certified Medical Coder at Penn State Health, recognized for enhancing diagnostic coding accuracy and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Committed to continuous education and fostering teamwork, I leverage advanced medical terminology and empathetic patient care to drive improvements in clinical documentation and coding practices.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Billing/Certified Medical Coder
Penn State Health
02.2003 - Current
- Improved accuracy of medical coding by thoroughly reviewing patient records and assigning correct codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on the latest changes in medical coding guidelines and conventions.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the coding department by actively participating in team meetings, trainings, and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to accurately assign codes for complex or rare diagnoses and procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Penn State Health
02.2003 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA06-2024
Medical Coding And Billing
Northern Senior High School
Dillsburg, PA06-1998
Skills
- Diagnostic coding accuracy
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Clinical documentation review
- Continuing education commitment
- Electronic health records navigation
- Patient care
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Patient lifting
- Urinary catheter care
- Transfer techniques
- Inpatient care
- Geriatric care
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Colostomy care
- Specimen collection
- Patient management
- Blood glucose testing
- Indirect patient care
- Observing responses
- Medical office administration
- G-tube care
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Billing/Certified Medical Coder
Penn State Health
02.2003 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Penn State Health
02.2003 - Current
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Harrisburg Area Community College
Medical Coding And Billing
Northern Senior High School
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