Absro Solomon

About Absro Solomon

Dedicated and highly-skilled public health professional and Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) consultant, with more than 12 years of experience providing ambulatory Electronic Health Records implementation and management consulting services. Specific expertise in medical coding, medical billing and finance. Self-directed and goal-oriented, with extensive knowledge of public health policy at the county, state, federal and international levels. University Adjunct Instructor in Health Care Administration, medical billing, and ICD-10-CM and CPT medical coding. Known for providing effective research, analysis, and project management to support public health program implementation worldwide. Utilize strong interpersonal communication, project management, research, and analytical skills to meet management objectives.

Experience

1. Adjunct Instructor

   Stratford University

   Mar 2007 — Present · VA, US

   Major Responsibilities • Designed course curricula and conducted lectures in Medical Office Billing, Coding and Insurance, Medical Computer Applications, Medical Office Practice, Medical Finance and Insurance, ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding, Electronic Medical Billing, and developed Externship coursework for Medical Insurance Billing/coding students. • Developed and coordinated weekly lessons to address current issues and introduce innovations in the field of Health Information Technology; organized, prepared and revised course materials. • Designed and taught online courses using the Moodle learning management system, developed course policies, provided in-class and online student discussion forums. • Assisted planning and organizing the Medical Billing Program, textbook selections and syllabus updates. Major Achievement • Successfully encouraged a good deal of student participation in the required Externship program, provided effective academic counseling to minimize dropout rate, and successfully increased the number of graduates by 10%. • Received positive responses on student generated evaluations for teaching efficacy.

Education

• American Public University System

  MS, Public Health

  2010 — 2012

• University of Maryland Baltimore County

  BS, Computer Engineer

  2001 — 2004