Shareefah Muhammad CMA CPC CIC
Park Forest
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 15 years of experience in fast-paced settings. I specialize in obtaining authorizations from insurance companies and I have an impeccable record of getting requests approved by providing complete and concise clinical information. Competent in reading medical records and knowing what is needed to meet medical necessity. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Certified Medical Assistant/Authorization Specialist
WinCare Medical Consultants
06.2010 - Current
- Provide clinical and administrative support to Physician and to medical staff-Remote
- Obtain authorizations for outpatient procedures, medications and inpatient hospital admissions
- Perform various test, lab procedures and quality control.
- Take vitals and triage patients and patient phone calls.
- Schedule patient office visits, follow up appointments, and labs.
- Create referrals and obtain authorizations for medications via Covermymeds
- Maintain patient confidently and comply with all HIPPA and OSHA laws.
- Attend safety, health for life, waive testing and performance training, maintain all certifications via CEU
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Admission Counselor
Kaplan University
04.2007 - 02.2008
- Assist demographically challenged students in enrolling and completing higher education programs and/or professional certificates.
- Work with parents in applying for financial aid.
- Handle sensitive student and parent file information and promote strict adherence to FERPA laws and regulations, help complete all enrollment paperwork on time and accurately.
- Write recommendations for University acceptance and job referrals.
- Maintain student Counselor contact ensuring success in degree program, good academic standing and scholarship program obligations.
Data Entry ClerkTemp position
National Data Services
12.2006 - 03.2007
- Transcribe hand written and other various documents into computer program.
- Type and read longhand and typewritten documents at 100% accuracy.
- File and sort mail, letters, and documents.
Admissions Advisor
Colorado Technical University
11.2005 - 10.2006
- Conduct 1st and 2nd interviews with prospective students for degree placement.
- Process credit cards and handle check information for tuition deposit.
- Schedule placement test, class scheduling and appointments with other departments such as academics and financial aid.
- Meet and exceed retention goals set by the University.
Home Healthcare Aid
Independent Senior Living
06.2005 - 10.2005
- Provide companionship and assistance with physical activities, including food preparation, bathing, walking, housekeeping, laundry, and recreational activities.
- Assist director in residential outings, grocery shopping, family visitation, doctor visits and physical rehab.
- Give medicine, change bandages and or feed pets.
Assistant Store Manager
Payless Shoe Source
06.2005 - 08.2005
- Perform administrative duties, payroll, store banking, scheduling, prepare store for corporate audits.
- Effectively manage sales team of 5, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Interview candidates for employment opportunities, and sit in on group interviews with district and store manager as training.
Education
Medical Assistant Program
Everest College
Associates of Applied Science - undefined
Robert Morris University
High School - undefined
East Aurora High School
Medical Billing And Coding - Medical Billing And Coding
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL03-2024
Certified Inpatient Coder - Inpatient Coding
American Academy of Professional Coders
Salt Lake City, UT08-2025
Skills
- Outpatient CPT, ICD10 Coding
- Obtain authorizations from various insurance companies and process appeals of any denied requests
- Allscripts Professional Suite, Allscripts My Way, all Insurance Websites and Athena, Insurance Verification
- Immunization administration
- Vital signs monitoring, Conduct TeleHealth Visits and Medication Reconciliation
- Complete Insurance Clinical Quality Validation Forms
- Wound care management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Medical office management
- Critical thinking
- Insurance verification
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet/Intranet, Adobe Photoshop, Flash presentation, and call center software, Excel Fundamentals
Accomplishments
Certified Outpatient Coder-AAPC
Certified Inpatient Coder-AAPC
Certified Medical Assistant-AAMA
Basic Life Support Certification
Certification
- AAMA Certification
- CPR Certified
- OSHA Trained
- HIPPA Trained
- EMR trained
Clinical Training and Duties
- Administer Injections, Insulin and Medication
- Record Vitals
- Assist physician with Pap Smears
- Venipuncture
- Process lab specimens
- Electrocardiograms
- Remove Sutures
- Arrange and clean exam room
Adminstrative Training and Duties
- Order and maintain Clinical supplies
- Request Medical records
- Maintain sample medication records
- Process Authorizations and Referrals
- Verify Insurance Coverage
- Maintain Electronic Medical Records
- Front Desk Duties, process co pays, schedule appointments
Externship
- Henry Finn M.D.
- Weiss Memorial Hospital 4646 N Marine Chicago, IL 60640
- 773-564-5885
Timeline
Lead Certified Medical Assistant/Authorization Specialist
WinCare Medical Consultants
06.2010 - Current
Admission Counselor
Kaplan University
04.2007 - 02.2008
Data Entry ClerkTemp position
National Data Services
12.2006 - 03.2007
Admissions Advisor
Colorado Technical University
11.2005 - 10.2006
Home Healthcare Aid
Independent Senior Living
06.2005 - 10.2005
Assistant Store Manager
Payless Shoe Source
06.2005 - 08.2005
Associates of Applied Science - undefined
Robert Morris University
High School - undefined
East Aurora High School
Medical Assistant Program
Everest College
Medical Billing And Coding - Medical Billing And Coding
Chicago State University
Certified Inpatient Coder - Inpatient Coding
American Academy of Professional Coders
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