Nakita Pineda
Lancaster
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Billing & Coding Specialist and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Skilled in preparing financial reports, resolving billing disputes, and managing accounts receivable.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Medical Coder position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Mental Health Advocacy Service
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Established and maintained positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Monitored clients’ progress and provided feedback to staff and families.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients in need of immediate mental health support.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding when working with clients and their families.
Medical Billing And Coding Specialist
MED-LIFE AMBULANCE SERVICES
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies and disputes with insurance companies.
- Worked with management to ensure compliance with all regulations.
- Utilized software tools to optimize billing and collections processes.
- Followed up on unpaid and/or denied claims to ensure timely payment.
- Provided customer service support to patients with billing and collections inquiries.
- Corrected, completed and processed claims for multiple payer codes.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
01.2009 - 05.2019
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Determined specific needs and provided the most appropriate level of services for patient wellbeing.
- Provided companionship and support to elderly patients by preparing meals, personal care, and engaging in recreational activities.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing Coding
Cal Regional/Antelope Valley Adult
Lancaster, CA04.2025
Audio Engineer - Music Theory
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL08.2020
Certificate - Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant
Angeles College of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA03.2013
Units - Nursing
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, Ca01.2007
Skills
- Data Entry
- ICD-10 Coding
- Customer Service
- HIPAA Compliance
- Third-Party Reimbursement
- Medical Coding
- Document Filing
- Insurance Verification
- Denial Management
- Financial Analysis
- Medical Terminology
- Analytical Thinking
- Computer Proficiency
- Billing Accuracy
- Patient Collections
- Multi-tasking
- Quality Assurance
- Credit Balancing
- Accounts Receivable
- Time Management
- Negotiation
- Attention to Detail
- Insurance verification
- ICD-10
- Conflict resolution
- Accounts receivable management
Certification
- Medical Billing & Coding
- CPR
- First Aid
- Healthy & Safety
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Mental Health Advocacy Service
07.2020 - 01.2023
Medical Billing And Coding Specialist
MED-LIFE AMBULANCE SERVICES
02.2019 - 01.2021
Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
01.2009 - 05.2019
Audio Engineer - Music Theory
Full Sail University
Certificate - Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant
Angeles College of Nursing
Units - Nursing
Los Angeles Harbor College
Certificate - Medical Billing Coding
Cal Regional/Antelope Valley Adult
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