Leslie Williams
Aiken
Summary
Friendly Medical Office Assistant with 10+ years of experience and strong office management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and EMR Exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills. Talented at multi-tasking without compromising quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Rural Health Services
Aiken, SC
08.2023 - Current
- Streamlined medical coding processes to enhance billing accuracy and reduce claim denials.
- Reviewed and updated patient records for compliance with healthcare regulations and insurance requirements.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and ensure proper coding practices.
- Mentored junior staff on coding guidelines, improving team efficiency and knowledge retention.
SURGERY COORDINATOR
AIKEN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES-UROLOGY
AIKEN, SC
02.2019 - 07.2023
- Scheduled patients for surgeries. Obtained precertification from insurance. Ensure patients receive pre-op test and clearance to have procedures done. Coordinated with any outside vendors to ensure all required equipment is ordered. Assigned correct CPT codes and appropriate ICD-10 codes.
LEAD MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST
RURAL HEALTH SERVICES
AIKEN, SC
04.2016 - 02.2019
- Accurately checked patients in and out. Updated insurance and demographic information at time of check in. Collected insurance copay. Was responsible for training all new hires. Adhered to the HIPAA guidelines to protect patient’s privacy. Assisted uninsured patients with available payment plans and Sliding Fee Application process.
REFERRAL COORDINATOR
CAROLINA MUSCULOSKELETAL INSTITUTE
AIKEN, SC
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Scheduled outgoing referrals to numerous specialty clinics. Scheduled imaging test (MRI, CT, PET scans), and Physical therapy. Obtained authorizations and verified insurance benefits. Completed insurance documents such as disability forms and FMLA.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA Salkehatchie
Allendale, SC05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SCCERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL CODING/BILLING -
AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
07.2023
Skills
- HIPPA Compliance
- Computer proficiency
- 10 years in medical office setting
- Appointment scheduling
- Insurance Authorization/ CPT CODING
- Office Management
- Medical terminology expertise
- Medical coding ethics
- Claims processing
- Medical office administration
- Insurance verification
Timeline
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Rural Health Services
08.2023 - Current
SURGERY COORDINATOR
AIKEN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES-UROLOGY
02.2019 - 07.2023
LEAD MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST
RURAL HEALTH SERVICES
04.2016 - 02.2019
REFERRAL COORDINATOR
CAROLINA MUSCULOSKELETAL INSTITUTE
07.2014 - 04.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA Salkehatchie
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of South Carolina Aiken
CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL CODING/BILLING -
AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE