Pelis F.
Junior Medical Billing Specialist
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Pelis F. A. is a licensed Medical Technologist, proficient also as a Medical Biller and Healthcare Virtual Assistant, with expertise in HIPAA compliance. She excels in clinical documentation and EMR/EHR management, leveraging her skills across multiple healthcare platforms including ATHENA, DrChrono, ECW, and Veradigm. Her experience includes translating clinical documentation into accurate billing codes, managing billing workflows, and maintaining strict HIPAA-compliant practices. Having completed internships at various medical institutions such as Anda Riverview Medical Center and Southern Philippines Medical Center, her hands-on capabilities extend to ABO/Rh blood typing, cytology, and comprehensive bacteriology. This includes manual differential counts, histopathology, and accurate electronic claims submission. Pelis F. A. holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from Davao Doctor’s College, with multifaceted involvement across blood bank, hematology, chemistry, microscopy, and bacteriology sections.
Experience
Clinical Internship
Anda Riverview Medical Center, Inc. – Blood Bank Section · 2024 — 2025Executed ABO/Rh blood typing, antibody screening, and crossmatching to facilitate safe blood transfusions. Maintained precise blood bank logs and component inventories while adhering to strict chain-of-custody documentation.Clinical Internship
Southern Philippines Medical Center – Hematology Section · 2024 — 2025Performed phlebotomy procedures, conducted CBC testing, manual differential counts, and blood smear morphology assessments, along with coagulation studies (PT, PTT, INR).Clinical Internship
Davao Doctors Hospital – Clinical Microscopy & Histopathology Section · 2024 — 2025Carried out routine urinalysis and body fluid analyses while gaining practical experience in histopathology, including tissue processing and staining.Clinical Internship
St. Elizabeth Hospital – Bacteriology Section · 2024 — 2025Assisted in bacterial culture, identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and conducted gram staining, adhering to stringent infection control standards.Clinical Internship
Davao Regional Medical Center – Clinical Chemistry Section · 2024 — 2025Performed routine and specialized clinical chemistry tests utilizing automated analyzers, while ensuring quality control and troubleshooting specimen issues.Medical Billing Internship
Premier Medical BillingAccurately entered patient demographic and insurance information into various EMR platforms to initiate billing workflows. Translated clinical documentation into CPT and ICD-10 billing codes for charge capture. Submitted electronic claims via Office Ally and ClaimShuttle, tracking claim status for timely reimbursement. Verified insurance information and confirmed patient eligibility and benefits before appointments. Posted payments, adjustments, and EOB/ERA details to patient accounts. Addressed denied claims by identifying root causes and preparing corrected claims or appeals. Managed accounts receivable reports while following up on outstanding balances and unpaid claims. Ensured HIPAA-compliant documentation practices across all systems and patient interactions.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory ScienceDavao Doctor’s College, Inc. · 2021 — 2025
- High School Diploma - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)Davao Doctor’s College, Inc. · 2019 — 2021
- High School Diploma - Primary EducationSt. Peter’s College of Toril · 2015 — 2019