Melissa Bauer Email & Phone Number

Pittsford, New York

Input and code all new admissions *Code all daily encounter forms * Chairs Medical Records/Forms Committee *Provides Q&A Reports *Quantitative analysis of discharged/expired medical records * Key Player in implementing electronic ADL's * Various other duties as requested by Medical Director

Charge Entry & Coding of Encounter Forms *Educate Providers when there are new policies/codes *Audit Chart Notes *In charge of group when administrator is out *Credential all new providers

Work with Primary Care offices to insure accurate coding* Develop and maintain both inpatient and outpatient encounter forms* Administer periodic chart audits to evaluate physician documentation* Present educational sessions to physicians and office staff relative to coding questions and/or concerns

Greet Patients* Make referrals and appointments with specialists* Collect co-payments and make daily bank deposits* Code same day patient visits* Submit and follow-up on denied and unpaid insurance claims* Responsible for office finances* Paperless computer system management

Greet and Triage patients * Make referral and appointments with specialists * Collect co-payments and make daily bank deposits * Code hospital charges and same day patient visits * Schedule appointments using computerized schedulingSPECIAL SKILLS * Experience in clinical and laboratory settings * Knowledgeable in medical terminology * Trained in medical insurance and claim submission * Knowledge of pharmacology* Trained in medical emergencies, such as CPR, and emergency first aid

Associates Degree, Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

Associate'S Degree, Medical/Clinical Assistant