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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Tracy Pekarek

Birch Run,MI

Summary

Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 15 years of experience in a high volume Hospital and patient-centric medical offices. Successfully manages hospital consults, patient information, medical orders, supply management and patient services. Develops and leads productive and efficient office responsibilities. Contribute to high-volume medical practices by providing exceptional office clerical skills and a team player.

Respectful Medical Records Specialist with superior attention to detail and skill in evaluating and correcting health records. Outgoing go-getter with expertise scanning and indexing medical records to appropriate chart. Excellent work ethic and exemplary time management skills, demonstrated over 13 years of industry expertise.

Summary

Health Unit Coordinator with background in billing and collections, records management and maintenance and appointment setting. Desires a role in a medical office environment. Advanced medical terminology experience. Patient-focused Medical Clerk with more than 15 years experience working in a busy medical office and Mclaren Flint Hospital serving diverse populations. Patient-oriented Medical Receptionist with strong attention to detail, professional telephone etiquette and organization skills. Organized Health Unit Coordinator with 8 years of progressive experience Processing medical orders, consulting physicians, resolving complaints and updating medical files. Bringing strong understanding of medical procedures and medical jargon coupled with deep knowledge of hospital policies and operations. Seasoned professional committed to delivering excellent customer service in hospital setting.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Unit Coordinator

McLaren Flint
12.2014 - Current
  • Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry.
  • Assisted in maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
  • Meticulously identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical documentation.
  • Prepared patient charts accurately and neatly for hospital.
  • Prepared patient charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary.
  • Performed qualitative analysis of records to ensure accuracy, internal consistency and correlation of recorded data.
  • Consult with Doctors and technicians for up coming procedures.
  • Communicate with Doctors and Nursing staff about patient .
  • Order entry labs, special tests and calling of codes during emergency.
  • Supply appropriate forms and consent within charts for use for doctor notes and special testing.
  • Researched questions and concerns from providers and provided detailed responses.
  • Treated all patients, their families, visitors, peers, staff and providers in pleasant and courteous manner.
  • Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care
  • Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges
  • Entered work orders into computer system for appropriate departments regarding maintenance issues and biomed needs

Medical Records/ Medical Clerk 2

McLaren Internal Medicine Residency
08.2010 - 11.2014
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry.
  • Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
  • Certified in language of ICD-9 and ICD-10
  • Thoroughly researched newly identified diagnoses and/or medical procedures to expand skills and knowledge.
  • Assisted in maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
  • Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
  • Adeptly managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted all patients.
  • Verified patients’ eligibility and claims status with insurance agencies.
  • Diligently filed and followed up on third party claims.
  • Prepared patient charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary.
  • Maintained strict patient and physician confidentiality.
  • Interacted with providers and other medical professionals regarding billing and documentation policies, procedures and regulations.
  • Precisely evaluated and verified benefits and eligibility.
  • Responded to correspondence from insurance companies.
  • Responded to correspondence from insurance companies.
  • Confidently and adeptly handled claim denials and/or appeals.
  • Treated all patients, their families, visitors, peers, staff and providers in pleasant and courteous manner.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Updated patient financial information to guarantee accuracy.
  • Examined patients’ insurance coverage, deductibles, possible insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under their policies when applicable.
  • Confidently and adeptly handled claim denials and/or appeals.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity

Medical Clerk 2/Radiology Clerk

Mclaren Flint
12.2007 - 07.2011
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescriptions.
  • Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry.
  • Assisted in maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).Compiled, processed and maintained diagnostic and radiology medical records including PACS.
  • Protect security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained and certified to HIPPA guidelines.
  • Pre-certified medical and radiology procedures, surgeries and echocardiograms.
  • Performed qualitative analysis of records to ensure accuracy, internal consistency and correlation of recorded data.
  • Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records

Education

High School Diploma -

Mott Middle College High School
Flint, MI
06.1993

Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences

Baker College
Owosso, MI

Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology

Baker College
Flint, MI

Skills

  • Medical terminology expert
  • ICD-10 (International Classification of Disease Systems)
  • Records management professional
  • Hospital inpatient and outpatient records
  • Records maintenance professional
  • Behavioral health billing and collections
  • Composed and professional demeanor
  • Research and data analysis
  • Resourceful and reliable worker
  • Office support (phones, faxing, filing)
  • Excellent verbal communication
  • Adept multi-tasker
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Accomplishments

  •  Honorary National deans List

Certification

  • Certified Coding Specialist - ICD-9 and ICD-10
  • Certified Health and nutrition Specialist

Timeline

Health Unit Coordinator

McLaren Flint
12.2014 - Current

Medical Records/ Medical Clerk 2

McLaren Internal Medicine Residency
08.2010 - 11.2014

Medical Clerk 2/Radiology Clerk

Mclaren Flint
12.2007 - 07.2011

High School Diploma -

Mott Middle College High School

Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences

Baker College

Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology

Baker College
Tracy Pekarek