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CPC-A with 26 yrs medical/science background seeking remote or volunteer position

TRothrock125

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Tallahassee, FL
Seeking either volunteer/part-time position in/around Tallahassee, FL for experience or a full-time remote position. As soon as CRC study materials are released this month, will be studying for and taking the CRC.

Tashiana Rothrock
(813) 546-2245 | jpminis@aol.com | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashiana-rothrock-b2952a53/
Skills & Abilities

• CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS Level II coding
• Medical terminology, medical billing
• Type 65 wpm
• Proficient in multi-tasking
• Skilled in use of dual monitors
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Detail-oriented, dependable, self-motivated
• Efficient time management
• 3M Encoder, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Experience
Scribe, Copytalk Business Services Apr 2019 - Present
• Transcribe 11 hours’ worth of financial dictations per week in a remote, work-from-home capacity.
• Type 65 wpm.
• Maintain X-factor speed (time spent transcribing divided by amount of dictation time) of 2.4 or better on every dictation.
Crime Laboratory Analyst, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Feb 2017 - Present
• Perform testing on approximately 500 biological specimens a year for the presence or absence of alcohol and drugs using gas and liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Assist with the implementation and testing of a new Laboratory Information Management System program and train employees in its use.
• Administrative and technical review of approximately 15 case files a week.
• Use Excel to create results summaries for every analysis performed.
• Give presentations on toxicology procedures and evidence submission requirements to attorneys and law enforcement agencies.
• Provide testimony on test results and behavioral effects of drugs in the form of around 5 to 6 depositions and 3 to 4 jury trials per year.
Forensic Technologist, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Aug 2015 – Feb 2017
• Performed 250 to 300 drug screens per year on biological specimens using immunoassay technique.
• Created reagents and standard mixes for use in the laboratory.
• Ordered supplies and maintained accurate inventory.
• Opened and inventoried approximately 350 evidence kits per year.
Microbiologist, Merieux Nutrisciences May 2015 – Aug 2015
• Performed immunoassay and PCR testing on approximately 250 food samples a week for bacteria and mold contamination.
• Conducted quality control testing of prepared media and calibrated pipettes.
Laboratory Technician, LabCorp Jan 2015 – May 2015
• Sorted 200 incoming frozen specimens per night for proper department routing.
• Prepared specimens for shipping to other labs.
Microbiologist, Silliker Laboratories Mar 2014 – Dec 2014
• Performed immunoassay and PCR testing on approximately 250 food samples a week for bacteria and mold contamination.
• Conducted quality control testing of prepared media.
Veterinary Technician, Boyette Animal Hospital Feb 2009 – Aug 2013
• Assisted in medical procedures and treatments on companion animals, livestock, and exotics.
• Performed medical testing for metabolic diseases, parasites, and bacterial infections.
• Trained new employees.
• Answered phones, educated clients on care and training, scheduled appointments.

Education
CPC-A, Career Step Medical Billing and Coding Program Dec 2020
• Accredited coursework in outpatient and inpatient medical coding.
• Billing regulations, health information management, medical terminology, and anatomy.
• Currently working on completing AAPC’s Practicode.
Master of Science, University of Florida Jun 2016
• Major: Forensic Science
• Courses in laboratory QA/QC, toxicology, entomology, and microbiology.
Bachelor of Science, University of South Florida Dec 2013
• Major: Biology
• Courses in biology, microbiology, chemistry, report writing, anatomy and physiology.
Associations
• Member of American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Member of American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
 
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