1. VICTORIA BARE
303 Canoe Drive, Harker Heights, TX 76548 ♦ C: (254) 319-6067 ♦ victoria-denise@live.com
Medical Administrative Assistant adept at verifying insurance coverage, reviewing records, scheduling exams and
updating donor information. Support multiple physicians in a busy medical office setting. Patient-oriented Medical
Receptionist with strong attention to detail, professional telephone etiquette and organization skills. Organized
Medical Records Clerk with the ability to readily adapt to changing environments and demands. Efficient Medical
Administrative Assistant skilled in tackling administrative and patient-oriented tasks in a fast-paced environment.
From my experience being approachable and hard working I have found a great sence of accomplishment that drives
me to be the best I can in any task I take on. The quality of my hard work reflects the person I want to be taken for and
I feel I am always learning and improving.
Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
Veterans Affairs Expert
Medical terminology expert
ICD-10 (International Classification of Disease
Systems)
Billing and collection procedures expert
Records management professional
Hospital inpatient and outpatient records
Inpatient records coding proficiency
Records maintenance professional
Patient referrals expert
HCPCS Coding Guidelines
Understands anesthesia coding
Familiar with commercial and private insurance
carriers
Patient chart auditing ability
Insurance and collections procedures
Understands insurance benefits
Composed and professional demeanor
Research and data analysis
Office management professional
Excellent problem solver
Resourceful and reliable worker
Close attention to detail
Adept multi-tasker
Office support (phones, faxing, filing)
Excellent verbal communication
Dental Assistant, 01/2005 to 06/2011
Peoples Dental Care – Harker Heights
Maintain a professional reception area; organize patient education materials, etc. Greet and welcome patients and
visitors to the practice, check in patients according to office protocol. Verifying and updating patient information,
manage recall and inactive patient system. Oversee patient relations & handle patient complaints, under Dr. Walkers
indirect supervision. Help explain office policy to patients, confirm the next day's appointments according to protocol
and patient preferences. Schedule patients for efficient use of doctor and staff time, check patient quick-fill list to try
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
WORK HISTORY

2. to fill in cancelation and no-show appointment times. Collect payment from patients at the time of treatment make
follow-up appointments as needed. Prepare financial treatment plans and present plan options to patient at end of their
appointment. Assist in the treatment room as needed, records management gather and accurately record insurance
information from patients. See that records are stored securely and handled in compliance with HIPAA privacy and
security regulations. Accurately file patient information, arrange patient charts and radiographs for the next day's
appointments. Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors insurance, update insurance information on all
patients at all times, submit treatment plans for predetermination of benefits. Prepare claim forms for patients with
dental insurance. Organize supporting materials for claim forms, such as radiographs or written narratives, as directed
by Dr. Walker, mail or electronically submit claim forms from office. Assist in the resolution of problems with
third-party payers.
Front Office / Dental Assistant, 08/2008 to 05/2011
Smile Dental Care – Dothan Alabama
Answering patient questions, Preparing patients for dental procedures by making them comfortable and providing
any instructions, Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment, and placing for easy access, Preparing the dental exam
room for use by the dentist by making sure it is stocked and organized, Assisting the dentist during procedures,
including passing instruments, getting supplies, and using the suction tube to keep the patient's mouth dry, Assisting
with dental x-rays, Assisting with dental lab work, Instructing patients on dental hygiene and proper care of dental
fixtures.
Medical Assistant, 10/2016 to Current
Harker Heights Medical – Harker Heights
Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities. Thoroughly researched newly
identified diagnoses and/or medical procedures to expand skills and knowledge. Meticulously identified and rectified
inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical documentation. Assigned appropriate medical codes with a
very high accuracy rate. Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained
in outpatient medical records. Conscientiously reviewed medical record information to identify appropriate coding
based on CMS HCC categories. Expertly transcribed medical reports for a variety of physicians in a hospital setting.
Interacted with providers and other medical professionals regarding billing and documentation policies, procedures
and regulations. Assisted in the maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports,
test results, home care forms).
Associate of Arts: General Studies, 2010
University Of Phoenix - Fort Rucker Alabama
While stationed overseas, I was not allowed to be employed in Germany due to the Status of Forces Agreement
(SOFA). This agreement prevents spouses of U.S. service members from seeking employment outside of a U.S. Base
while stationed overseas. My volunteer experience includes football fundraisers, volunteer in areas needed at
Katterbach Middle High School on Katterbach USAG military post in Germany. I worked to support and raise funds
for the Katterbach High School football team, made meals for team and staff, sold food to raise funds that support
team trips, support all staff involved in running athletic department and football team. Parent volunteer at Rainbow
Elementary. Assisted teachers with grading papers, running community sales, providing baked good to different
causes for school activities, chaperoned field trips and school activities such as fall festival and school dances, escort
classrooms to bus line and communicate extra instruction with German bus drives as needed. Family Readiness
Group (FRG) co-leader at 5-158 Aviation Katterbach Germany. Acted as an extension of the unit in providing
official, accurate command information. Provided mutual support between the command and FRG membership,
advocate more efficient use of available Page4community resources, helped families solve problems at the lowest
level.
EDUCATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION