Deborah Bianchi

Deborah Ann Bianchi

1108 Maresfield Ct.  Marlton, NJ 08053

Phone: 856-985-2830 Cell: 856-577-3204

Email: dabianchi11@gmail.com

Summary of Qualifications:

Qualified in the general practices of professional medical coding for outpatient services.

Primary qualifications are in the administrative and technical processes for the manufacturing and healthcare industries. Practiced and followed strict OSHA protocols for prevention of injury.

Managed, organized and kept strict confidential control of all patient medical information under HIPPA guidelines. Multi-Skilled in the medical practices of integrative and traditional medicine.

Extensive background in medical terminology. Collated medical records.

Overseen quality production functions for health and manufacturing based industries.

Knowledge of Medicare/ Medicaid, HMO, PPO, POS insurance policies procedures and regulations.

AP/AR experience and operation of multi software programs - Microsoft Outlook and QuickBooks. Knowledge and intermittent use of ICD-9 Diagnoses and CPT- Procedure codes.

Pre-Authorization experience for medical specialty practices.

Data Entry with experience in Microsoft Office – Word and Excel.

Proficient in patient health assessment and the therapeutic practice of bodywork and somatic therapies. Extensive customer service experience

On-call team leader and coordinator for special catered events for catering and banquet operations.

Work Experience:

Current                    Nursing Tech                Deborah Heart and Lung Center    Browns Mill, NJ

Provide the skillful practice of patient care to facilitate nursing staff. Reset telemetry monitors. SpO2 meters, A-line removal, Prep sterile fields for PICC and Swan Gantz cahteters, AAA and Cardiac Ablation procedures, Perform phlebotomy, EKG and other paraprofessional duties within the scope of the PCT position. Take patient vitals and list in patient’s chart of any changes. Assist with meds, personal care, Prep and remove IV lines, glucometer tests and transportation to and from procedures.

Current                    Home Care/Resident Assistant    Spring Hill Senior Living/Home Care     Cherry Hill, NJ

Provide patient care for the elderly patient.  Follow patient care plans and protocols.  Check and record patient vitals daily. Encourage independence.

Current                   Clinical Massage Therapist       Elements Massage Clinic                 Cherry Hill, NJ

Provide medical intake forms for clients to develop a personalized massage session that works with their health situation and wellness needs.  Encourage home based stretching exercises to assist with increased ROM and muscular wellness.

7/2013-11/2013     Ultrasound Cavitation Tech/Medical Assistant     LipoLaser of SJ             Marlton, NJ

Applied cavitation technology to help reduce fat cells by stimulating metabolism with the use of ultrasound and RF waves laser technological instruments.  This process is applied by moving the cavitation device across the area to be converted from fat solids to liquids then is removed from the body by natural elimination.  28MHz to1Mhz of energy is applied to achieve optimal results.

Temp 6/13-6/13                      Pre-Certification Specialist             Delaware Valley Urology                  Voorhees, NJ

Responsible for providing accurate and complete data input for precerts. Scanned documents in to patient charts. Extensive use of Allscripts and Clinical Module applications, as well as Navinet, MEd Solutions, RadMD and CareCore.  Answer phones from physician offices and patients. Review Authorization look up. Accurately enter non-clinical and clinical structured information into computer database. Review clinical data matching it against specialized medical terms, diagnoses and procedure codes without interpretation.  Mainly pre authorizations for radiology procedures such as, CT Scans, Urograms, MRI’s. Follow established protocols for authorization requests and referral requests for further review.

01/2005-Present         Massage Therapist                        Bodywork Alternatives LLC               Marlton, NJ

Provide the skillful practice of muscle therapy and orthopedic massage for patients with                                                                                           neuromuscular and musculoskeletal medical concerns.  Integrate: Active Release Technique, (ART), Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, (PNF), joint mobilization and traction techniques for rehabilitation. All stretching techniques are practiced in a clinical environment to enhance both the active and passive range of motion with the ultimate goal being to optimize motor performance and rehabilitation. Review client s medical history upon visit and update SOAP documentation of any changes in patient’s medical record.  Develop a home-care plan for short term and long term wellness goals. Coordinate patient treatment based on their medical necessity. Educate patients of the many health benefits of receiving body work therapy.  Demonstrate on how to incorporate proper use of body mechanics, ergonomics and stretching techniques for at home and work.

5/04-8/04              Physical Therapy Aide                  Virtua Health                                   Voorhees, NJ

Assisted Physical therapists and Occupational therapists with inpatient rehabilitation and transportation to and from their hospital rooms.  Manually updated patient information onto the patient log sheets for treatments based on the priority level of care.  Processed daily patient charges for received rehab treatments. Input billing codes into the Virtua software billing program for payment remittance from insurance providers. Documented in daily ledger that all new patient evaluations have been completed within 24 hours as this was an integral part of the billing process.

02/03-05/03 Temp     Practice Receptionist II                   Cooper Cancer Institute             Voorhees NJ                 Scheduled follow-up appointments for patients that were undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, so physicians could see patient’s progress.  Acquired Pre-authorization for patients prior to surgical procedures or treatments. Created new patient charts and accessed patient medical records through the Cooper Health System patient file locator prior to their appointments.  Posted patient co-pays as they were checked in and assisted with billing functions when providing facilitation to the back office team.

1/01-1/02           Charge Entry & Registration Specialist        Cooper Health              Cherry Hill, NJ

Performed the following functions in the CBO department at Cooper. Updated hospital cards by supplying patient demographic information for cardiology and internal medicine satellite offices. Retrieved patient demographics and insurance information from Medpac software program.

Prepared batch reports to facilitate revenue billing cycles. Registered patients into SMS software program. Conducted repetitive use of a 10-key processor and IDX software program to calculate office visit co-pays and level of service rendered by physicians. Extensive application of Data Entry.

Applied co-pays, co-insurance and deductible calculations into IDX to attain an accurate balance of charges and payments provided by the patient’s insurance company. Worked with 3rd party billing and tertiary carriers. Processed face sheets and Explanation of Benefits for charge entry data input into IDX billing system daily. Contacted insurance carrier to verify patient’s coverage.

Performed Follow - up calls to health care providers and Medicare to arrange a schedule for payments involving hospital services provided to patients for medical treatment.

8/00-1/01            Central Processing Technician                    Kennedy Health               Cherry Hill, NJ

Checked Emergency Room and all patient care stations for soiled medical equipment.  Followed all protocol and process procedures for the proper care and handling of all soiled medical equipment.  Obtained supplies from the pharmacy and storeroom for the replenishment of materials used in emergency crash cart vehicles stationed on each floor.  Collected operating room surgical implements for sanitization and sterilization processing. Post-surgery. Stored surgery packets in the central supply unit for easy access prior to patient surgery.

12/99-7/00          Medical Records Processor                       Kennedy Health                 Cherry Hill, NJ

Directly handled patient files to enclose discharge summaries and operative procedure reports. Validated the release of patient medical information to outside source requests.  Pulled and scanned medical chart report requests from within the healthcare setting. Accessed MRI software program to edit patient discharge summaries, procedure dates, and transcribed information prior to physician signing off on the patients charts.  Managed and facilitated patient medical information within the health system and managed care setting. Provided data entry on a daily basis and application of medical prognoses for discharge summaries and procedure report printouts. Collated inpatient medical report records for both discharge and operative procedures prior to physician signature for final documentation.  Utilized the Kennedy database, Metaframe software programs to locate coded patient information. Illustrated accurate file location by utilizing Softmed and Order Control Systems for the dispersement of requested charts from various areas within the health care system. Maintained medical record volume by merging and purging patient files performed on a quarterly basis. Accessed MIS software for technical support when needed.

2/99-7/99            File Coordinator            Associated Cardiovascular Consultants           Haddonfield, NJ

Modified and improved the manual patient filing system for easier accessibility for the physicians. Accessed cardiovascular consultant’s software to update patient information and demographics and also made manual corrections and changes within the patient charts. Helped to incorporate various upgrades to the current filing method by implementing a new computer application program, cardiovascular consultants MEd chart for better access to patient health information.

3/90-1/99             Production Team Leader/Supervisor        EMC Technology Inc.          Cherry Hill, NJ

Our company was ISO 9000 compliant. We processed microelectronic components used for space technology, satellite, microwave, and military operations. Practiced utilizing the MSDS and OSHA standards to protect our production personnel handling hazardous chemicals and machinery. A computerized processing method was used to allocate the input of completed lab assignments by our production teams. Utilized microscopes, calibration tools, and soldering equipment for assembly. Assisted in the technical training and placement of production associates to facilitate management operations and work station functions. Observed all cell group production to implement training where necessary. Prepared and assembled special work order projects designed by engineering. Performed QC/QA on all work orders to identify components that were out of calibration or blue print specification

Previewed and tested prospective work orders designed by engineering prior to being sent to production for processing.

Demonstrated time management protocols to assist with production supervision, meet quotas and deadlines

Clinical Experience:                    CHHA, CNA, CCMA and Multi-Skilled Tech

4/ 7/14-4/24/14         St Mary’s Home                                  Cherry Hill, NJ

10/12-2/13                   Merit Institute                                    Burlington, NJ

1/07-507           Care One-Long Term Assisted                       Camden, NJ

Assisted with ADL’S of (daily living) as well physical and cognitive functions.

6/06-6/07                  Kennedy Health System             Washington Twp, NJ

Under RN and instructors supervision, performed vitals and patient care.

6/06-6/07                   Our Lady of Lourdes Health System       Camden   NJ

Performed phlebotomy processes and lab functions.

Education:

2014                    Bayada Home Care   CHHA (in process)                            Moorestown, NJ

2013                   American Academy for Professional Coders                   Salt Lake City, UT

2013                   Merit Institute          CCMA                                                       Burlington, NJ

2012                   Camden County College      A.A.S                                        Blackwood, NJ

2006                   Camden County College      CNA                                          Blackwood, NJ

2006                   Camden County College      MST                                              Camden, NJ

2005                   Lourdes Institute of Holistic Studies                                   Collingswood, NJ

Special Skills: Training, Certifications, Licenses, Memberships:

CHHA – Bayada Home Nursing Care – 4/2014

AAPC – Coding Training ICD-9/10 - Membership for Coders – 2013/2014

Training Certificate at EMC for safety and MSDS

Training Certificate at EMC for ISO 9000 compliance

CCMA – NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification issued in 2013

EKG and Phlebotomy – NHA certified EKG/Phlebotomy Certification issued in 2013

EHRS – NHA Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist issued in 2013

CPR - Certification –Issued from the American Heart Association in 2012

Pain Assessment and Management Certificate issued in 2010

CNA - Certificate of Achievement issued in 2007

CAT - Aromatherapy Certification issued in 2007

MST - Certificate of Achievement issued in 2006

LMT - NJ License Massage and Somatic Therapies issued in 2005

LNT – NJ Cosmetology License – issued in 1994

PSI BETA – National Psychology Honors Society issued in 2005

ABMP- Membership for Bodywork and Somatic Therapists since 2004