1. Alexandra K. Taylor, RHIT, CCA
2147 North 156th Place,
Shoreline, WA 98133
813-727-4844
alextaylor333@gmail.com
Summary/Qualifications
Professional coder
Qualifications include:
 RHIT, 2013, AHIMA
 CCA , 2014, AHIMA
 Member of AHIMA
 Supervisory skills (experienced)
 Knowledge and use of ICD-10-CM, ICD-9-CM, and CPT and how to apply codes to inpatient as well as
outpatient cases
 Experience using EPIC and ORCA
 Experience using 3M
 Experience assigning MS-DRGs
 HIPAA-Knowledge of safeguarding sensitive information
 Knowledge of Medical Terminology
 Knowledge of Medical Records computer applications
 Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Power Point-adaptable to new programs and technology
 Excellence in leadership, multitasking, communication, training, and motivating staff to achieve desired
goals
Professional Experience
UWP-University of Washington Physicians
Pro Fee Coder I 2014-Present
 Identify all billable services requiring professional fee billing by reviewing and abstracting all sources necessary
 Code all documented services that are billable using ICD-10 (ICD 9) and CPT while ensuring coded services,
charges, and medical documentation meets appropriate guidelines and standards
 Review and resolve both coding denials and edits in EPIC
 Assist physicians with coding guidelines and communicate any feedback regarding guidelines and requirements
 Ensure accurate coding guidelines through regular company audits
 Maintained/exceed production standards
CUMG - Children’s University Medical Group
Pro Fee Coordinator Intern 2013-2014
 Coded inpatient records for E/M services with assistance of certified coder
 Assigned correct diagnoses to inpatient encounters to ensure proper billing and coding compliance
 Attended and participated in Coding and All Staff meetings
GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE -SEATTLE WA
Clinical Practice February 2013
 Reviewed policies and procedures for the release of patient information, reviewed requests for information to
determine validity of requests, and captured records for release
 Applied policies and procedures for coding inpatient, outpatient, and urgent care records according to
ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS
 Coded inpatient, outpatient, and urgent care records with assistance of certified coder
 Utilized encoder to assign ICD-9-CM and CPT Codes
GYMBOREE - SHORELINE WASHINGTON
Sales Lead 2010- 2012
 Demonstrated and achieved excellent customer service skills

2.  Planned and modified product configurations to meet customer needs
 Collaborated with sales teams to understand customer needs and wants, to promote the sale of company
products, and to provide sales support to staff
 Met or exceeded sales goals
 Ensured proper execution of daily operations of store including opening and closing of store, inventory control,
visual merchandising and ongoing development of sales staff
THE REAL ESTATE BOOK - KENT WASHINGTON
Account Executive 2006- 2007
 Generated new sales accounts by selling advertising pages to real estate agents
 Collaborated with realtors to obtain leads through continuous updates to their marketing in both printed
ads and online presence
 Built and sustained ongoing relationships with agents to increase sales
 Worked closely with graphic arts department on marketing campaigns to generate higher sales for The Real
Estate Book
BEBE - BRANDON FLORIDA/ SEATTLE WASHINGTON
Store Manager 2003- 2006
 Established and implemented departmental policies: goals, objectives, and procedures
 Conferred with corporate management office, organization officials, and staff members as necessary to
achieve specified goals
 Forecasted sales and prepared work schedules /assigned specific duties to staff members to meet daily
operational needs
 Maintained and updated all staff files and worked with human resource department to comply with state
and federal laws
 Broadened customer base to continue trend of +40% in sales to previous year's figures
 Reviewed financial statements: sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure
productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program
improvement
 Hired, trained, and retained staff as needed throughout yearly sales cycle
 Exceeded yearly sales goals through staff motivation and excellent customer service, continuing sales
increases resulting in exceeding projected sales by +40% resulting in promotion to higher volume store
within 6 months
EXPRESS MEN - ORLANDO / TAMPA FLORIDA
Store Manager 2001- 2003
 Communicated with higher management to achieve sales goals, ensure proper daily operations
management including opening and closing store, inventory control and staff management
 Trained and hired staff, maintained personnel files, wrote and administered evaluations to communicate
strengths and areas of opportunity for sales staff, executed payroll management and scheduling
 Planned store layouts and designed displays
 Implemented activities such as sales promotions while coordinating with other department heads as
required for achieving goals
OFF 5TH SAKS 5TH AVENUE - ORLANDO FLORIDA
Department Lead 2000- 2001
 Organized and planned layout of merchandise from the receiving department to sales floor as well as ensuring
appealing visual displays to optimize sales
 Conferred with company officials to develop methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets, and
promote business
 Monitor sales performance allowing feedback to staff for excellent work and/or improvement
 Provided excellent customer service as well as listened to and resolved customer complaints regarding services,
products, and/or personnel
Education

3. SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - SHORELINE WASHINGTON
Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences - Health Information Management -June 2013, Graduated with Honors
Certificate of Proficiency - Medical Coding and Reimbursement Specialist – June 2013, Graduated with Honors
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY - TALLAHASSEE FLORIDA
BS in Merchandising -August 1999

4. References
Terry Smathers
407-929-6539
Manager at bebe (Co-worker)
psmathers@cfl.rr.com
Stuart Chernis
Previous Manager at the Real Estate Book
studye@comcast.net
Kerry Latham
407-579-0565
Previous Manager at Express Men
klow1327@yahoo.com
Annette Grasso
954-479-1757
Previous Manager at Contempo Casuals (1991)
Aboves2@aol.com
Tasha Pia
206-366-0133
Previous Manager at Gymboree
leolanipia@aol.com
Gloria Anderson
206-546-4707
Instructor at Shoreline Community College
ganderson@shoreline.edu