SANDRA D.

NELSON
914-426-5819
260 Valentine Lane – Apt. 4E1 914-751-5809
Yonkers, New York 10705
fromsandigirl@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE:
Utilize my extensive corporate experience to support and enhance my employer’s objectives in the health
field. Specifically, I am seeking employment as a Medical Coder/Biller, Medical Receptionist, or a position
in Medical Records in the private or public arena.

EDUCATION:
09/08 – 03/09 Educational Opportunity Center (SUNY/WCC) – Medical Coding and Billing
Certificate
• Outstanding Student Award • SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Academic Achievement
09/68 – 06/69 City College of New York (CCNY) – Secretarial Scholarship
09/64 – 06/66 Mount Vernon High School – Graduated with a NYS Regents Diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE:
07/09 – 12/09 – The Coding Source – Los Angeles, CA (Temporary Project Position)
Travelled to specified physicians’ offices to review and scan medical records to improve accuracy and
capture ICD-9 coding for specified dates of services. Ensured the accurate capture and submission of
documented diagnoses for the purpose of risk adjustment, while maintaining confidentiality and
compliance with HIPAA regulations.

02/09 – 07/09 – Wellness Medical Care – Mount Vernon, NY

Front Desk Coordinator
Hired on a part-time basis at the conclusion of my internship. Acted as receptionist and registered
incoming new patients, created charts, entered patient data into the PMP (Practice Management Program)
software; i.e., Eclipse; obtained authorizations and verified insurance. Entered Physical Therapy and
Chiropractic fee slips into each patient’s ledger. Completed requests for various patients’ medical records
and billed particular attorneys. Experienced in Medical Transcription and assisted in the composition of
correspondence regarding applications for 5310 federal grant re: transportation. Scheduled
appointments; handled and/or fielded patient telephone inquiries.

07/01 – 08/06 – Trireme Systems Ltd. – New York, NY

Executive Administrative Assistant
Reported to the Managing Partner of a venture capital firm that specialized in acquiring new technologies
related to surveillance and security. Acted as liaison with investors and client companies, answering
inquiries, providing information when requested, fielding calls when necessary. Responsible for Managing
Partner’s calendar. Arranged and booked domestic and international travel for the Managing Partner and
executives. Followed up with scheduling and arranging of meetings at the destination. Typed, proofed
and edited Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs). Introduced new filing system for more efficient
location and retrieval of documents for both client companies and investors. Provided daily administrative
support for the office. Performed duties as Office Manager including ordering supplies and the
maintenance of office equipment.

09/94 – 07/01 – Mitsubishi International Corporation – New York, NY

Executive Assistant
Working directly with the General Manager of the IT Division of this major Japanese corporation,
Responsible for contract management, vendor relations and cross-cultural concepts. Took dictation from
the General Manager. Composed letters in appropriate business English, ensuring his directions,
preferences and edicts were conveyed accurately. Monitored in excess of fifty consultants’ time sheets and
expenses. Checked receipts to insure expenses were legitimate and within the amounts allocated, made
corrections to the consultant’s time sheets(s) when necessary. Responsible for filing and submitting
prepared time sheets to the Accounting Division in the proper format for reimbursement.

06/92 – 08/94 – Tuckahoe Housing Authority – Tuckahoe, NY

Housing Systems Specialist
Interfaced with tenants, housing staff and housing officials on a daily basis. Responsible for payroll and
rent computations. Acted to resolve tenants’ complaints and housing problems. Reported directly to the
Director of Housing.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• ICD-9 Manual; CPT Manual • Keyboarding 60-70 wpm
• Medisoft; Eclipse; PMP (Practice Mgmt. • Dictaphone
Program) • Proofreader
• MS Word; Excel • Medical Transcription
References Available Upon Request