Effective Medical Claims Processor and Medical Bill Collector with strong background building rapport with providers to discuss claim status or claim denials. Driven performer equipped to handle multiple administrative tasks effectively . Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Insurance Collector
Montgomery Surgical Center
Montgomery, AL
12.2015 - Current
Maintained knowledge of benefits claim processing, claims principles, medical terminology and procedures and HIPAA regulations.
Managed large volume of medical claims on daily basis.
Paid or denied medical claims based upon established claims processing criteria.
Responded to correspondence from insurance companies.
Evaluated and settled complex insurance claims in strict timeframes.
Prepared insurance claim forms or related documents and reviewed for completeness.
Resubmitted claims after editing or denial to achieve financial targets and reduce outstanding debt.
Reviewed provider coding information to report services and verify correctness.
Patient Registration Specialist
Montgomery Surgical Center
Montgomery, AL
08.2009 - Current
Set up patients in system by documenting key data, confirming eligibility and verifying insurance benefits.
Collected payments and co-pays from customers using large variety of insurance programs, adjusting amounts based on specific plan directives.
Imaged and scanned patient and registration documentation into electronic patient record via system.
Explained financial responsibilities to patients as well as payment options and potential collection procedures imposed upon patients and other responsible parties.
Accurately inputted patient and insurance information into company's computer system using [Software].
Identified non-participating and out-of-network insurance plans and worked with patients and providers to address situations.
Eligibility Worker
Winston County Department Of Human Service
Louisville, MS
08.1999 - 06.2009
Managed processing of financial assistance and food stamp benefits applications.
Inputted all gathered information and researched data on applicants into computer system using [Software].
Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes.
Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
Educated patients on eligibility and affordability options by offering insightful information.
Reviewed applications for different aid programs and determined which qualification criteria for individuals.
Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
Documented all communication with applicants and inputted information into system using [Software].
Developed extensive fact-checking and research skills as result of continuously reviewing different programs and options.
Auditor
Silver Star Resort And Casino
Philadelphia, MS
03.1997 - 07.1999
Balancing transaction work for the restaurant, bars and retail shops for a daily revenue.
.Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
Investigated auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions.
Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
Updated customer accounts with add-on room charges, minibar use and room service bills.