Archive for February, 2011

I am looking for a job and have the credentials, but not much experience. Can you please read my resume and cover letter to give me some insight as to how I can get a job? Also, any extra advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!! ‘Kisses’

COVER LETTER

Human Resources
Euclid Hospital

18901 Lake Shore Blvd.
Euclid, OH 44119
216.531.9000

Human Resources:

I am very interested in securing a position as an administrative medical assistant in your medical facility. I have gained a valuable understanding of the healthcare enviroment through the education I have received at Sanford Brown College and have successfully mastered administrative and clinical training.

Also, I am very detail-oriented and quality-focused with a successful record of handling difficult assignments. I am dedicated to upholding the highest standards of the healthcare industry. I feel that your excellent healthcare team will allow me to fully utilize my administrative and clinical skills as I embark into my medical career to grow both personally and professionally.

I look forward to an interview with you to further discuss my education and qualifications in the near future. Please contact me at XXX.XXX.XXXX or at the address above. I will follow up with your office further in the week to review the status of my application. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

Sincerely,

XXXXXXX XXXXXX

Enclosure: Resume

RESUME

Objective
Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist / Medical Administrative Assistant seeking to obtain employment in a facility that will provide opportunities for advancement in the healthcare field.

Education
Medical Assistant Diploma, July 2008 – July 2009
Sanford Brown College, Middleburg Heights, Ohio
Medical Billing and Coding Diploma, August 2009 – Present
Sanford Brown College, Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Certifications
First Aid Certification
American Health Care Academy
CPR / AED Certification
American Health Care Academy
Phlebotomy / Electrocardiograph Technician Certification
National Healthcareer Association
Clinical Medical Assistant / Pharmacy Technician Certification
National Healthcareer Association
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist / Medical Administrative Assistant Certification
National Healthcareer Association

Skills
Administrative
Greets Patients, Appointment Scheduling, Patient Referrals, Patient Education, Peg-Boarding System, Information Verification, Calendaring, Reception, Filing, Reporting, Word Processing, Medical Transcription

Type 65 WPM, Microsoft Office Procifient (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word), Data Entry, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Documentation, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Typing, 10 Key Entry

Medical Billing Software, Medical Coding Software, Financial Software, Claims Adjustment, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Collections, Electronic Claim Submission, Billing Compliance, Coding Compliance

ICD-9 Coding, CPT-10 Coding, HCPCS, Third-Party Reimbursement, Worker’s Compensation, Medicare, Medicaid, Knowledge of HMO / PPO / EPO Plams, Insurance Precertification

Filing Systems Design, Database Administration, Information Security, Medical Office Accounting, Medical Office Management, Executive Support, Standard Development, Record Maintenance, Staffing Management, Supply Management

Correspondence Control, Travel Coordination, Event Management, Time Management, Budget Preparation, Operations Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance, Scheduling Expenditures, Information Analysis, Reports Analysis, Statistical Analysis

Clinical
Patient History, Charting, Triaging, Obtain Vitals (Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood Pressure, Height, Weight), Assists Physician, Examination Room Preparation, Procedure Tray Preparation

Venipuncture, Capillary Puncture, Administer Injections, Dispense Medication, Electrocardiography, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Burn Treatment, Ear Irrigations, Nasal Swabbing, Catheterizations, Removal of Sutures, Casting, Splinting

Titmus Vision Screenings, Audiometry Testing, Rapid Strep Testing, Therapeutic Sonography, Preliminary Physical Examinations, Centrifuge Operation, Autoclave Operation, Equipment Sterilization, HIPPA / JHACO / OSHA Compliant

Courses
Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Asepsis, Clinical Procedures, Health Insurance, Health Care Systems, Hematology, Pharmacology, Electrocardiography, Urinalysis and Microbiology, Career Development, Pacific Institute, Medical Office Accounting, Medical Applications, Computerized Billing, Medical Law and Ethics

Qualifications
Professionalism, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Energy Level, Customer Focus, Thoroughness, Decisiveness, Organization, Patient Services, Conflict Resolution, Productivity, Independence, Reporting, Listening, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Language Fluency, Legal Compliance,
facilities management association

Answer by Bethany
Your Answer:
The Manager ADD THIS
Human Resources
Euclid Hospital
18901 Lake Shore Blvd.
Euclid, OH 44119
216.531.9000 WHAT’S THIS?

Human Resources: USE THIS INSTEAD: Dear Sir/Madam

I am very interested in securing a position as an administrative medical assistant in your (medical DELETE) facility. Through my administrative and clinical training at Sanford Brown College, I have gained a valuable understanding of the healthcare enviroment SPELLING

(Also, DELETE) I am very detail-oriented and quality-focused with a successful record of handling difficult assignments AND I am dedicated to upholding the highest standards (of the healthcare industry DELETE). I feel that A POSITION ON your (excellent DELETE) healthcare team will allow me to fully utilize my administrative and clinical skills as I embark (into EMBARK ON NOT INTO) my medical career( to grow both personally and professionally DELETE).

I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO MEET WITH YOU IN PERSON TO (look forward to an interview with you to DELETE) further discuss my education and qualifications AT A TIME CONVENIENT TO YOU (in the near future DELETE). Please contact me at XXX.XXX.XXXX or at the address above. I will follow up with your office (further LATER) in the week to review the status of my application. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

Qualifications (ARE THESE QUALIFICATIONS OR PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES OR SKILLS?)
Professionalism, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Energy Level, Customer Focus, Thoroughness, Decisiveness, Organization, Patient Services, Conflict Resolution, Productivity, Independence, Reporting, Listening, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Language Fluency, Legal Compliance,
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