Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Angela Bayless

Gassville,Arkansas

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Financial Services Representative

BAXTER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
MOUNTIAN HOME, AR
01.2020 - Current
  • Entered client details and notes into system for interdepartmental access and review.
  • Processed debtor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balance.
  • Worked with customer to create debt repayment plan based on current financial condition.
  • Listened to customers and negotiated solutions that met creditor and debtor needs.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Medical Biller and Coder

NORTH ARKANSAS MEDICIAL ASSOCAITES
Mountain Home, AR
01.2003 - 03.2005
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
  • Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
  • Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
  • Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses and treatments.
  • Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
  • Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.

Medical Receptionist

FAYETEVILLE FAMILY PRACTICE
Fayetteville, AR
08.1997 - 05.2002
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • Responded to correspondence from insurance companies to verify patient's coverage.
  • Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
  • Completed and filed financial documentation for accounting purposes.

Education

Cotter, AR
05.1993

Skills

  • Customer Advising and Referral
  • Credit Accounts
  • Financial Documentation
  • Financial Counseling
  • Correspondence Sorting and Filing
  • Problem Identification
  • Patient Registration
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Reminder Calls
  • Diagnostic Codes
  • Organizational Skills

Timeline

Patient Financial Services Representative

BAXTER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2020 - Current

Medical Biller and Coder

NORTH ARKANSAS MEDICIAL ASSOCAITES
01.2003 - 03.2005

Medical Receptionist

FAYETEVILLE FAMILY PRACTICE
08.1997 - 05.2002
Angela Bayless