TRINA D. LAMAR
Forsyth
Summary
Seasoned Certified Professional Coder with a proven track record at Atrium Healthcare, adept in medical claims coding and fostering HIPAA compliance awareness. Demonstrated excellence in enhancing coding efficiency and accuracy, alongside exceptional teamwork and communication skills. Achieved significant process improvements, contributing to a more streamlined workflow.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Monroe County Board Of Education
02.2023 - Current
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
Certified Professional Coder OBGYN
Atrium Healthcare
06.2017 - 04.2024
- Maintained strict confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and ensuring sensitive patient information was protected at all times.
- Managed high-volume workloads effectively by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance while maintaining strict attention to detail.
- Conducted thorough research on complex cases, applying advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology to accurately assign codes as needed.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to a more efficient workflow within the coding department.
- Utilized advanced computer skills to navigate various software programs, further enhancing the efficiency of coding processes.
- Participated in regular performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback for continuous improvement within the team.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
Patient Account Representative
Pulmonology Associates
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted colleagues during peak periods or absences, showcasing teamwork skills while maintaining personal workload demands efficiently.
- Posted payments and processed refunds.
- Reviewed insurance eligibility and verified coverage details to minimize claim denials and delays in payment.
- Worked with outside entities to resolve issues with billing, claims, and payments.
- Responded to patient, family, and external payer inquiries.
- Utilized computer programs to create invoices, letters, and other documents.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA03.2007
Associate Of Applied Science - Medical
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA06.2005
Skills
- Medical claims coding
- Diagnostic coding accuracy
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Clinical documentation review
- CPT coding
- Coding error resolution
Certification
Certified Medical Coder, AAPC
01517814
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Monroe County Board Of Education
02.2023 - Current
Certified Professional Coder OBGYN
Atrium Healthcare
06.2017 - 04.2024
Patient Account Representative
Pulmonology Associates
04.2016 - 06.2017
Certified Medical Coder, AAPC
01517814
Associate Of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Central Georgia Technical College
Associate Of Applied Science - Medical
Central Georgia Technical College
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