Stephanie McMichael, CASCC
7900 Helmsdale Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 ? 228-860-6735 ? spmcm112@yahoo.com
Objective
To obtain a flexible remote outpatient coding position while I pursue my law degree.
Skills
Proficient in ambulatory surgery coding, specifically gastroenterology, plastic surgery, general surgery, and podiatry, gynecology, and orthopedics
Certified Professional Ambulatory Surgery Center Coder and active member of the American Association for Professional Coders since 2013
Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist since 2004
Technologically savvy, including electronic medical records
Experience
March 2015 ? Present Cedar Lake Surgery Center Biloxi, MS
Business Office Manager
Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the business office in a multi-specialty surgery center.
Manage the financial operation aspects of the facility including, accounts payable, coding, billing, and collections.
July 2006 ? March 2015 Community Health Systems, Inc. (formerly Health Management Associates) Biloxi, MS
Business Office Manager ? New Gulf Coast Surgery Center
Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the business office in a multi-specialty surgery center serving over 7,000 patients annually.
Work closely with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality, low cost healthcare is provided to our community that always exceeds expectations.
Manage the financial operation aspects of the facility including, accounts payable, coding, billing, and collections.
Set and consistently exceed goals for financial measures such as accounts receivable, collections, and case costs.
Adept in managed care contracting and enforcement.
Ensure regulatory compliance through audits and continual clinical documentation improvement initiatives.
Conduct Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities relevant to current regulatory requirements.
Develop policies and procedures corresponding to current Mississippi State Department of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Surgical Centers? guidelines.
Administrative Assistant ? New Gulf Coast Surgery Center
Responsible for a variety of tasks including vendor contracting, accounts payable, and the maintenance of employee and physician files.
Promoted to Business Office Manager in April 2013.
Nursing Administration Executive Secretary ? Biloxi Regional Medical Center
Responsible for a variety of tasks including nurse recruitment and education.
Transferred to New Gulf Coast Surgery Center in September 2008.
Human Resource Generalist ? Gulf Coast Medical Center
Responsible for a variety of tasks including the staffing of all clinical and non-clinical positions, new employee orientations, and the administration employee benefits.
Transferred to Biloxi Regional Medical Center upon the closure of the facility in December 2007.
Education
2009-2014 MS Gulf Coast Community College Gautier, MS
Associate Degree of Arts
Graduated with Special Honors December 2014
Phi Theta Kappa member
2015 Faulkner University Mobile, AL
Bachelor of Science in Business
Health Administration emphasis
Scheduled to graduate December 2015
References
References are available upon request.
7900 Helmsdale Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 ? 228-860-6735 ? spmcm112@yahoo.com
Objective
To obtain a flexible remote outpatient coding position while I pursue my law degree.
Skills
Proficient in ambulatory surgery coding, specifically gastroenterology, plastic surgery, general surgery, and podiatry, gynecology, and orthopedics
Certified Professional Ambulatory Surgery Center Coder and active member of the American Association for Professional Coders since 2013
Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist since 2004
Technologically savvy, including electronic medical records
Experience
March 2015 ? Present Cedar Lake Surgery Center Biloxi, MS
Business Office Manager
Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the business office in a multi-specialty surgery center.
Manage the financial operation aspects of the facility including, accounts payable, coding, billing, and collections.
July 2006 ? March 2015 Community Health Systems, Inc. (formerly Health Management Associates) Biloxi, MS
Business Office Manager ? New Gulf Coast Surgery Center
Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the business office in a multi-specialty surgery center serving over 7,000 patients annually.
Work closely with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality, low cost healthcare is provided to our community that always exceeds expectations.
Manage the financial operation aspects of the facility including, accounts payable, coding, billing, and collections.
Set and consistently exceed goals for financial measures such as accounts receivable, collections, and case costs.
Adept in managed care contracting and enforcement.
Ensure regulatory compliance through audits and continual clinical documentation improvement initiatives.
Conduct Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities relevant to current regulatory requirements.
Develop policies and procedures corresponding to current Mississippi State Department of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Surgical Centers? guidelines.
Administrative Assistant ? New Gulf Coast Surgery Center
Responsible for a variety of tasks including vendor contracting, accounts payable, and the maintenance of employee and physician files.
Promoted to Business Office Manager in April 2013.
Nursing Administration Executive Secretary ? Biloxi Regional Medical Center
Responsible for a variety of tasks including nurse recruitment and education.
Transferred to New Gulf Coast Surgery Center in September 2008.
Human Resource Generalist ? Gulf Coast Medical Center
Responsible for a variety of tasks including the staffing of all clinical and non-clinical positions, new employee orientations, and the administration employee benefits.
Transferred to Biloxi Regional Medical Center upon the closure of the facility in December 2007.
Education
2009-2014 MS Gulf Coast Community College Gautier, MS
Associate Degree of Arts
Graduated with Special Honors December 2014
Phi Theta Kappa member
2015 Faulkner University Mobile, AL
Bachelor of Science in Business
Health Administration emphasis
Scheduled to graduate December 2015
References
References are available upon request.