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Shawna Comber

Shawna Comber

Patient Billing Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Audiologist at VA Health Care Systems

  • Education

    • University of Iowa

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Political Science and Journalism and Mass Communication

      Activities and Societies: Daily Iowan Television Reporter/Anchor, America Reads tutoring program, Alpha Phi Studied political science and journalism. Gained practical experience while reporting for the student television station and while interning for the local NBC affiliate, KWWL. I reported on the 2008 elections and interviewed candidates Joe Biden, John Edwards, and Mitt Romney. I also had the opportunity to personally interview Michelle Obama.

    • University of Utah

      2014 - 2018
      AuD Audiology

      -Principles of Audiological Assessment-Advanced Anatomy and Physiology of Hearing-Amplification-Pediatric Audiology-Professional Practices-Counseling in Communication Disorders-Advanced Aural Rehabilitation-Advanced Research Design-Medical Aspects of Audiology-Electrophysiology-Cochlear Implants-Temporal Bone Anatomy

    • University of Utah

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Speech and Hearing Sciences

      Studied communication sciences and disorders.

  • Experience

    • University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

      Jan 2009 - Sept 2011
      Patient Billing Specialist

      Reviewed and corrected errors on patient claims prior to Medicare submissionFollowed claims through the adjudication process, resolving any rejections or denials, and coordinated with other departments.Selected as a super user to test claims and train team members during the implementation process

    • University of Utah School of Medicine

      Sept 2011 - Apr 2014
      Project Coordinator

      Coordinated and attended monthly translational neuroscience research symposiums Coordinated and attended an annual Huntington’s disease educational symposium for patients, families, and caregiversManaged travel arrangements and itineraries for faculty, interviewees, and visiting lecturersProvided support for clinical and research faculty

    • University of Utah Speech-Language Hearing Clinic

      Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

      Checked in new hearing devices and stock items for the clinic, sent devices to manufacturers for repairsAssembled and pre-programmed new hearing aids using an Audioscan Verifit test boxPerformed test box measures to assess hearing aid function and fixed minor issuesResolved hearing aid issues for walk-in patientsScheduled and confirmed patient appointments Performed adult and pediatric hearing and APD assessments, hearing aid evaluations, and device fittingsCleaned hearing aids and replaced components as neededObtained earmold impressionsCounseled patients regarding communication strategies

      • Audiology Technician

        Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

      • Clinical Intern

        Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

    • Veteran Administration Salt Lake City Health Care System (VASLCHS)

      Jun 2015 - Oct 2015
      Audiology Intern

      Performed adult diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and follow-up appointments.Worked with a variety of complex cases and made appropriate referralsSelected hearing aids and accessories appropriate for patient hearing loss and lifestyleCleaned hearing aids, replacing parts when necessary, and performed listening checksCreated earmold impressions and performed earmold modifications for patient comfort and occlusion reductionPerformed cerumen removal with the aid of microscopy-Completed orders and other documentation within the VA system Show less

    • Fourth Street Clinic (Wasatch Homeless Health Care)

      Sept 2015 - Dec 2015
      Audiology Intern

      Performed diagnostic testing, hearing aid fittings, and troubleshooting with an underserved adult population

    • Salt Lake City School District

      Jan 2016 - May 2016
      Audiology Intern

      Performed hearing screenings and diagnostic hearing evaluations and documented results for district recordsChecked hearing aids and FM systems to ensure proper functionDiscussed student progress with classroom teachers

    • University of Utah Health Sciences

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
      Graduate Teaching Assistant- Advanced Amplification

    • Intermountain Healthcare

      Oct 2016 - Jan 2017
      Audiology Intern

      Monitored evoked potentials during a variety of surgical proceduresPerformed diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and follow-up appointments.Assisted with positional testing and Epley maneuvers for patients with BPPVSelected hearing aids and accessories appropriate for patient hearing loss and lifestyle

    • South Valley ENT

      Jan 2017 - May 2017
      Audiology Intern

      Performed pre and post-surgical diagnostic hearing evaluations on children and adultsAssisted with fitting hearing devices, including bone-anchored hearing devices and cochlear implants

    • Veterans Administration Salt Lake City Health Care System

      Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
      Audiology Resident

      Managed a daily caseload of patients for diagnostic testing, hearing aid fitting, and troubleshooting appointmentsInitiated appropriate referrals to primary care, ENT, speech-language pathology, and for tinnitus therapySelected hearing aids along with features and accessories appropriate for patient hearing loss and lifestyleProgramed devices and make software adjustments in order to meet targets and improve sound qualitySet up assistive listening devices and demonstrated use with patients.Cleaned hearing aids and performed listening checks, modifying or replacing components when necessaryLead a weekly hearing aid orientation class for new hearing aid users and their communication partnersPerformed complex cerumen removal under microscopy Show less

    • Va Health Care Systems

      Jan 2019 - now
      Clincal Audiologist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Audiologist

      State of Utah Department of Commerce Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
      Aug 2018

    • CPR

      American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
      Aug 2014

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by The Children's Center on Sept 2013
      The Children's CenterAssociated with Shawna Comber