Wiki Pharma Market Researcher Seeking to Gain Experience in Coding (Northern VA area)

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Jennifer Im, MHSM, CPC
(571) 274-4317
jkim908@gmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE: An entry-level or externship medical coding position

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2008-Present
Senior Research Analyst

• Conducting focused and systematic literature reviews, coding assessments, developing global value dossiers and conducting gap analyses in the available literature to assist companies with the development of market access and reimbursement strategies for new drugs and devices.
• Conducting research on payer coverage policies for medical devices and drugs, potential clients and competitors.
• Responsible for providing project management assistance.
• Providing training to incoming colleagues with relevant software and other programs necessary for day-to-day job duties.

2007

Quality Management Department Intern

• Conducted a study assessing improvements in JCAHO Core Measures outcomes for Community Acquired Pneumonia as a result of implementing alerts in the electronic medical records (EMR).
2003-2006


Senior Reimbursement Counselor

• Responsible for reimbursement support and patient assistance for clients in need of high-cost, self-injectable and oral treatments for cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Duties included: researching patients’ benefits, assisting in prior authorizations, appealing insurance claim denials, site management, providing assistance with coding and billing for injectable oncology/asthma medications, serving as a liaison between payers and providers, alternate coverage research and guiding potentially eligible patients towards a clearer understanding of the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans, State Medicaid and local county programs.

2003
Marketing Assistant

• Assisted the manager with marketing strategies for the training center, and provided support in the total operations of the training department.

2000-2002
Cancer Information Specialist

• Answered nation-wide calls to 1-800-ACS-2345 and provided callers with cancer information, local programs, and support.

EDUCATION:

Master of Health Sector Management (MHSM)
Awarded May 2008

B.S. in Economics
Awarded August 2003

B.A. in Government & Minor in Biology
Awarded May 2001

CERTIFICATIONS:

American Academy of Professional Coders
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Awarded July 2005

SKILLS:

• Literature Reviews
• Reference Manager
• Insurance Verification
• Appeals
• Prior Authorizations
• Medical Terminology
• Knowledge of coding (ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS)
• Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Billing
• Quickbooks
 
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