Renay Dworakowski Coonan Mba, Cpc, Ccs-P, Crc

Renay Dworakowski Coonan has over 20 years of work experience in various roles and industries.

Renay started their career at Albany Medical Center as an Office Assistant in 1997 and continued in the same role until 1999.

In 1999, they interned at Family Planning Advocates of New York State before joining Inter State Laminates, Inc as an Office Assistant. Renay worked there until 2001.

In 2001, Renay joined Community Care Physicians as a Customer Relations Specialist and transitioned to Albany Medical Center as a Medical Coder in 2002.

After a year, they joined Visiting Nurses Association of Albany as a Coder and then returned to Community Care Physicians as a Compliance Advisor. Renay held this position until 2006.

During their time at Community Care Physicians, Renay also served as the Manager of Systems Administration until 2023. Renay then became the Director of Revenue Cycle Applications, a role they currently hold.

Renay volunteered at the National Kidney Foundation of Northeast New York from an unspecified date until 2023.

Renay pursued their education at Union Graduate College, where they were a student from 2006 to 2010.

In 2009, they had a brief stint as a Fundraising team member at Myles Macadoo Fundraiser.

Overall, Renay has a diverse background in revenue cycle applications, compliance, systems administration, coding, and customer relations. Renay has demonstrated a commitment to volunteering and furthering their education throughout their career.

Renay Dworakowski Coonan holds an MBA in Healthcare Management from Union Graduate College, which they obtained from 2006 to 2010. Prior to that, they earned a BA in English and Feminism from the University at Albany, SUNY, completing their studies between 1997 and 1999. Their education history includes a Regents Diploma from Brittonkill Central Schools, which they received from 1991 to 1995.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Renay has obtained multiple certifications. Renay became a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) from AAPC in March 2018. In July 2016, they obtained the AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM Trainer certification from AHIMA. Renay earned the Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P®) designation from AHIMA in February 2013. Renay also holds the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification from AAPC, which they obtained in December 2003. Additionally, Renay is a Notary Public in the state of New York, having received this certification in December 2003.