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Biography

I earned my Bachelor Degree in Health Services Management in 2007. I received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting from Midstate College in 2000. In 2001, I earned two diplomas majoring in Computer Software Specialist and in Medical Coding Specialist. I finished my Bachelor Degree in Health Services Management in 2007. I have been teaching Medical Assisting classes since 2006. I have certifications in Medical Assisting (CMA), Medical Coding (CPC), and Medical Reimbursement (CMRS). I am a member of the AAMA, AAPC, and the AMBA.

Education

• BS, 2007
  Midstate College

  Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Service Management

• AS, 2000
  Midstate College

  Associate Degree in Medical Assisting

Work Experience

• Midstate College (2009–present)
  Instructor

  Full-time instructor for Medical Office Procedure and Medical Terminology courses.

• Proctor First Care (2005–2006)
  Certified Medial Assistant

  Duties included rooming patients, vital signs, administering injections, assisting with procedures.

• Midstate College (2004–2009)
  Allied Health Department Assistant/Instructor

  Duties include typing, registering students, filing, assisting with CAAHEP documentation, data entry, keeping health records, department meeting minutes, externship outreach, and treasurer of the Midstate Medics, and teaching medical coding and insurance classes

• Midstate College (2002–2004)
  Registrar

  Duties include maintaining student records, overseeing the front office staff, collecting and entering student grades, preparing student transcripts, preparing various reports, and taking minutes during meetings.

• Midstate College (2000–2002)
  Assistant Registrar

  Duties include assisting students as needed, answering telephones, filing, registering students for classes, and data entry.

• Mistate College (1998–2000)
  Receptionist

  Duties include assisting students as needed, answering telephones, and filing

• U of I College of Medicine (1993–1995)
  Front Office - Scheduling

  Duties included answering a multi-line phone system, scheduling appointments for up to 12 physicians; filing; preparing patient charts; coding; checking patients in and out; updating patient information in the computer system and calling to remind patients of appointments.

• Methodist Medical Center (1990–1993)
  Registrar

  Duties included entering patient information into the computer, ordering lab tests, escorting patient’s to exam areas, assisting with children during blood draws, and off site and pre-registration of patients.

Awards and Certifications

• CMRS, 2009

  Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist

• CPC, 2006

  Certified Professional Coder

• CMA-AAMA, 2000

  Certified Medical Assistant