Experienced Patient Account Representative recognized for attention to detail and effective team collaboration. Expertise in processing payments and appealing denied claims, driving improvements in billing accuracy and overall patient experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Account Representative
Family Care Network-Lynden Family Medicine
Bellingham, WA
11.2000 - Current
Provided customer service to patients regarding billing inquiries and account information.
Processed payments from patients and maintained accurate records of all transactions.
Collaborated with relevant parties to resolve billing issues, insurance claims, and patient payments.
Maintained detailed notes on all patient interactions for future reference purposes.
Submitted appeals on behalf of patients when appropriate based on findings from research conducted into denied claims.
Reconciled payments received against outstanding invoices ensuring proper posting of credits and debits.
Ensured compliance with company policies concerning the privacy of confidential health information.
Claims Reprocessor
Regence BlueShield
Burlington, WA
06.1998 - 11.2000
Responsible for researching and processing provider refund checks
Customer service answering phone calls from provider offices regarding claims
Customer service managing patient calls regarding claims questions or benefit inquires
General Practitioner at Avondale Family Health Centre & All Care Family MedicineGeneral Practitioner at Avondale Family Health Centre & All Care Family Medicine