Coding:Management Resume

JESSICA L WALTER, CPC

Versatile and ethical professional with multiple years of management and medical experience at some of the Nation’s most respected institutions

MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, HIM DEPARTMENT (2015-Present)Coding Specialist – Ancillary, Outpatient, Inpatient

Wide ranging specialty expertise and flexible teamwork values ensure indispensability within the Coding Department at MedStar GUH HIM Department

Deep base of knowledge and understanding of coding guidelines and ethics regarding both facility and physician coding practices

Daily team management ensuring work is divided appropriately and efficiently to ensure timely and accurate coding by both GUH and contracted coders

Personal commitment to the accomplishment of Department and Corporate budgetary goals, with clear paths for success discussed daily with team

Embrace the SPIRIT core values of MedStar with sincerity and fervor, encouraging and leading co-workers in reflecting best practices with respect at the center of every interaction

Constant self-improvement through requesting feedback of peers and management, monthly coding clinic webinars, personal enrichment courses, and continual seeking of new challenges

Rated as Role Model on most recent annual review Selected as MedStar Leader of the Future 99% Accuracy rating with last 2 quarters at 100% accuracy 50% More productive than corporate standards, accounts coded to within 3 days or less

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, FACULTY PHYSICIANS, INC., STAPA (2013-2015)Trauma Registry Analyst and Coding Specialist I

Multiple specialty experience ranging from General Surgery to NeuroTrauma and Critical Care patients

Proactively audit personal code and data abstraction as well as thorough assessment of physician documentation to ensure adherence to Federal and CMS regulatory standards

As department representative and subject matter expert, demonstrated detailed understanding of Teaching Physician guidelines and documentation requirements providing group training to specialty physicians on documentation compliance standards as well as conducting individualized training as requested

Continued personal improvement in performance and efficiency, mentoring of junior coders, and streamlining of processes to ensure timely reconciliation of claims

PBR PROPERTIES (2012-Present)

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Property Manager

Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple properties, ensuring seamless communication between management, tenants, contractors, and owners, providing active feedback regarding state of business

Create budget presentations and schedule proposals for owners and advise in the prioritization of funds for repairs, remodels, and new investment opportunities

Resolve any issues that may arise to management level and ensure the rights of all parties are actively protected and understood

Serve as legal witness for any matters that may be brought to court regarding properties managed

BOARDWALK BEACH RESORT (2006)Assistant Front Office Manager

Provide effective recommendation and actively carry out the hiring, promotion, transfer, and termination of front office employees within the 15 property purview of the resort

Manage multiple front offices to include scheduling, training, ledger analysis, interdepartmental coordination, customer service resolution, and special event services

HIGHLANDS INN, PARK HYATT CARMEL (2004-2005)Senior Front Office Agent/Night Auditor

Perform basic duties of front office to include check in/out for guests, with additional coordination of efforts between multiple departments to ensure guest satisfaction

Creation of daily reports to identify and resolve outstanding issues with accounting, overbooking, housekeeping, and staff scheduling needs

Authored and implemented training manual for all new front office staff in compliance with Park Hyatt policies regarding accounting, guest procedures, emergency policy, conflict resolution strategy, VIP procedures, and special event coordination between departments

THE BAPTIST HOME AT BROOKMEADE (1999-2002)Certified Nursing Assistant

Provide long term care through basic medical procedures, data collection, vital sign evaluation, and coordination of care with other medical staff

Implement new training procedure co-developed with Director of Nursing by pairing experienced CNAs with new trainees to instill the passion and empathy required to provide the best care possible for patients



Education and Skills

EDUCATION

SUNY Albany (1999-2001)General StudiesCertified Nursing AssistantPromoting Positive Behaviors

Dutchess Community College (2013)General StudiesMedical Billing and Coding, 4.0 GPA

SKILLS/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

AAPCCertified Professional Coder, 01292951ICD-9, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS

AHIMA2488235

Technical3M EncoderPro, MedConnect Power Chart, EMR Centricity, HPF/McKessen, Amalga, ARIA

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Coding:Management Resume