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Samantha Hughes

Perris

Summary

Highly motivated graduate of Bryan University's Advanced Medical Billing, Coding, and Electronic Health Records Associate Degree program. Possessing a solid understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT, PCS, and HCPCS coding. Experienced in delivering effective and efficient solutions to clients. Seeking opportunities to further grow within the healthcare industry. Recognized as a quick-learner and excels in building strong relationships.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Biller and Coder

Dr Harbinder Brar- Maternal Fetal Medicine
04.2024 - Current
  • Billing and collection procedures
  • Multi-line Phone System Operation
  • Medical Terminology
  • HCPCS Coding Guidelines
  • Health Record Data Entry
  • ICD-10-CM, CPT
  • Office support (phones, faxing, filing)
  • Excellent Research Skills
  • Process implementation
  • Billing Claims, CMS1500
  • Self-motivated
  • Regulatory compliance

Medical Collector

Loma Linda University Health
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Reviewing billing information, debt, and unpaid insurance claims
  • Multi-line Phone System Operation
  • Medical Terminology
  • HCPCS Coding Guidelines
  • Health Record Data Entry
  • ICD-10-CM, CPT
  • Interacting with insurance companies
  • Excellent Research Skills
  • Process implementation
  • Correcting Claims, CMS1500
  • Extremely organized
  • Self-motivated
  • Regulatory compliance

Medical Biller and Coder

Mission Surgical Clinic
11.2018 - 01.2023
  • Billing and collection procedures
  • Multi-line Phone System Operation
  • Medical Terminology
  • HCPCS Coding Guidelines
  • Health Record Data Entry
  • ICD-10-CM, CPT
  • Office support (phones, faxing, filing)
  • Excellent Research Skills
  • Process implementation
  • Billing Claims, CMS1500
  • Extremely organized
  • Self-motivated
  • Regulatory compliance

Human Resources Coordinator

Foundry Works
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Support the HR department on all HRIS administrative needs
  • Support the pre-hire process by administering, conducting references, and background checks
  • Serve as the HR representative for all new hire questions and HR needs
  • Provide our new hires necessary instructions and guidance to ensure they are prepared for their first day (welcome email, instructions for new hire paperwork etc.)
  • Conduct all new hire1:1 onboarding calls and obtain proper documentation to satisfy I-9 requirements
  • Conduct benefits orientation for new hires with the assistance of HR Director and video tutorials
  • Other similar duties will be assigned on as needed basis
  • Assist with maintaining our LinkedIn and Indeed Accounts (various other job boards to come)
  • Assist our hiring managers with creation of job descriptions
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews for the head of HR/People as well as other hiring managers as requested
  • Update candidates on their interview status via phone or email communication
  • Ensure our recruitment administration processes are organized and compliant with Federal, State, and local labor laws
  • Assist employees in the process of obtaining cannabis agent cards/live scans and work alongside a compliance team to track status of employee agent cards
  • Provide support to DHS, CA facility by working onsite once per week and assist with various HR administrative tasks
  • Highly organized, detail oriented and ability to work efficiently in a fast paced and changing environment
  • Handling of highly sensitive and confidential personnel information by adhering to the strictest level of confidentiality and maintaining of personnel records

Medical Billing Externship

Universal Financial System
09.2018 - 10.2018
  • I voluntarily participated in 240 hour unpaid externship to further advance my Medical billing skills
  • Kareo ERM experience

Assistant Store Manager

Rite Aid
06.2014 - 10.2018
  • Assist with the general maintenance and appearance of the store
  • Ensure the store opens and closes at the appropriate time and the proper procedures
  • Merchandise the seasonal aisle and non-seasonal, basic, and seasonal end-caps; ensure all merchandise is set up according to plan-o-grams received from the corporate office
  • Receive merchandise deliveries from vendors and Rite Aid distribution centers
  • Utilize Workforce Management software to complete the associate work schedule
  • Assist the Pharmacy department when there is a high volume of customers
  • Provide leadership and development for associates

Shift Supervisor

Rite Aid
05.2010 - 06.2014
  • Provide superior customer service
  • Attend to merchandising of plan-o-grams within store
  • Control inventory
  • Accountable for store cash and other financial assets, reconciling cash register drawers, preparing deposits, and ordering changes from the bank as directed by the Store Manager

Education

Associate of Science - Advanced Medical Billing, Coding And EHR

Bryan University
Tempe, AZ
11.2018

Skills

  • CLAIMS (6 years)
  • COLLECTION
  • CPT (6 year)
  • DATA ENTRY (6 years)
  • FAXING
  • Retail Management (8 years)
  • Medical Billing (2 years)
  • CPT Coding
  • ICD-10 (6 years)
  • Medical Coding (6years)
  • Insurance Verification (6 years)
  • Medical Records
  • EMR Systems
  • Accounts Receivable

Additional Information

  • Skills
  • Billing and collection procedures
  • Multi-line Phone System Operation
  • Medical Terminology
  • HCPCS Coding Guidelines
  • Health Record Data Entry
  • ICD-10-CM, CPT
  • Excellent Research Skills
  • Process implementation
  • Billing Claims, CMS1500/UB04
  • Extremely organized
  • Self-motivated
  • Regulatory compliance

Timeline

Medical Biller and Coder

Dr Harbinder Brar- Maternal Fetal Medicine
04.2024 - Current

Medical Collector

Loma Linda University Health
01.2023 - 03.2024

Human Resources Coordinator

Foundry Works
06.2022 - 10.2022

Medical Biller and Coder

Mission Surgical Clinic
11.2018 - 01.2023

Medical Billing Externship

Universal Financial System
09.2018 - 10.2018

Assistant Store Manager

Rite Aid
06.2014 - 10.2018

Shift Supervisor

Rite Aid
05.2010 - 06.2014

Associate of Science - Advanced Medical Billing, Coding And EHR

Bryan University
Samantha Hughes