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Amanda Young

Elizabethtown,KY

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented medical billing & coding professional with a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy. Skilled in conflict resolution, achieving significant cost savings while ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. Recognized for strong work ethic and team management abilities that consistently exceed objectives. Expertise as a Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist includes developing effective compensation structures and innovative benefit programs that increase employee satisfaction and retention.

Work History

Benefit Verification Specialist

CVS CAREMARK
Mesa, Arizona
  • Verified and authorized prescription benefits, coordinated with health plans and third-party payers, and ensured maximum coverage and payment accuracy
  • Managed initial review and triage of claims, determined coverage and eligibility, prepped authorizations, adhered to HIPAA confidentiality, and maintained accurate documentation for compliance and regulatory standards
  • Handled multiple tasks efficiently, organized and prioritized work to meet regulatory turn-around times, used medical terminology, resolved claims discrepancies, and provided excellent customer service

General Manager

SMASHBURGER
Queen Creek, Arizona
  • Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained, and conducted performance appraisals, fostering a culture of innovation and encouraging creative problem-solving
  • Ensured compliance with health/safety codes, security procedures, and all Human Resources and labor laws
  • Maintained inventory, managed labor, and reviewed/built financial statements and activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement, exceeding daily sales quotas

General Manager

GOLDEN CORRAL
Gilbert, Arizona
  • Assisted in achieving period budgeted labor and managed all controllable costs in production operations, implementing cost-saving measures that significantly reduced operational expenses
  • Worked to achieve a profitable operation and environment that ensured guests became long-term customers
  • Responsible for overall operations, including food quality, production, safety, and labor in the absence of the General Manager

Education

Associates - Medical Insurance Billing & Coding

Brookline Community College
Tempe, Arizona
03.2021

Business Management Certification - Operations/Finance

Montana State University
Billings, Montana
12.2007

Certification - Public Relations

Montana State University
Billings, Montana
01.2007

Certification - Public Speaking

Lincoln Center for Adult Education
Billings, Montana
01.2007

Skills

  • Medical Billing & Coding Proficiency
  • ICD-10-CM
  • CPT
  • HCPCS coding
  • CMS-1500
  • UB-04 forms
  • Experience with HIPAA Standards
  • Accounting
  • Medical Abstracting and Documentation
  • Collections
  • Processing insurance claims
  • Electronic claims
  • Billing Process Management
  • Payment posting
  • Medical Records Management
  • Insurance Eligibility Verification
  • Flexibility
  • Adaptability skills
  • Medical terminology
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Skills

Awards

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), 01/07

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Benefit Verification Specialist

CVS CAREMARK

General Manager

SMASHBURGER

General Manager

GOLDEN CORRAL

Associates - Medical Insurance Billing & Coding

Brookline Community College

Business Management Certification - Operations/Finance

Montana State University

Certification - Public Relations

Montana State University

Certification - Public Speaking

Lincoln Center for Adult Education
Amanda Young