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Angela Loosley

Whitehouse,Texas

Summary

Analytical-thinking individual that has 32 years of experience in the medical field. Driven professional that offers task prioritization and time management expertise in fast-paced environments. Looking for opportunity for professional growth as a CCMA.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

East Lake Medical Clinic
Tyler, Texas
12.2023 - Current
  • Participated in continuing education courses relevant to clinical medical assisting duties.
  • Facilitated referrals from primary care providers to specialists for further testing or treatment options.
  • Answered phones promptly while providing excellent customer service to callers inquiring about services offered at the clinic.
  • Prepared treatment rooms by stocking supplies and ensuring sterile instruments were available.
  • Ordered laboratory tests and interpreted results in collaboration with healthcare team members.
  • Conducted EKG tests for patients and monitored heart rate during stress tests.
  • Communicated effectively with patients to provide a positive experience throughout their visit.
  • Responded quickly to emergent situations within the clinic setting by following established protocols.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Performed patient intake, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
  • Provided patient education regarding medications, treatments, diet modifications and lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes.
  • Ensured accuracy of all documents related to patient visits including consent forms, discharge instructions and follow-up appointments.
  • Provided support to nursing staff by performing tasks such as changing bed linens or restocking supplies.
  • Assisted in scheduling appointments for patients over the phone or via email communication.
  • Performed laboratory specimen collections such as urine samples or throat swabs according to established standards.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns in the electronic health record system.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
  • Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
  • Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
  • Administered medications under physician's supervision.

Patient Account Collector

Azura Vascular Care/Fresenius Medical Care NA
Malvern, PA
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Completed and submitted appeals for denied claims.
  • Reviewed claims for coding accuracy.
  • Input details into accounts, and track payments.
  • Coordinated communications between patients, billing personnel and insurance carriers.
  • Contacted insurance providers to verify insurance information.
  • Reviewed account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete.
  • Communicated with insurance representatives to complete claims processing or resolve problem claims.
  • Submitted appeals using provider portals and phone communication.
  • Handled billing, waivers and claims for private and commercial clients.
  • Identified errors and re-filed denied or rejected claims quickly to prevent payment delays.
  • Filed and submitted insurance claims.
  • Reviewed patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, possible insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies.
  • Collaborated with relevant parties to resolve billing issues, insurance claims and patient payments.
  • Verified proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses and procedures.
  • Researched and rectified account discrepancies.
  • Precisely completed appropriate paperwork and system
  • Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms, and answering their questions about health care services.
  • Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
  • Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
  • Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
  • Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
  • Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
  • Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
  • Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
  • Processed payments from patients accurately using cash registers or computerized systems.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical h
  • Communicated effectively with external stakeholders such as third party vendors or attorneys when necessar
  • I took billing calls, addressed questions, and handled concerns from patients and third-party carriers.
  • Processed claims and forwarded information to Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance companies.
  • Entered patient charges and payments into electronic health records.
  • Corrected, completed and processed claims for payer codes.
  • Protected medical office operations and integrity by keeping patient information confidential.
  • Processed refund requests and reconciled deposit and patient collections.
  • Oversaw daily collections and accounts receivable activities, developing robust strategies to maximize collections and reduce aged accounts.
  • Attended provider meetings and workshops when appropriate.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Accepted and processed customer payments and applied toward account balances.
  • Received payments and posted amounts to customer accounts.
  • Investigated billing discrepancies and implemented effective solutions to resolve concerns and prevent future problems.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready, and monitored the timely recording of accounting transactions.

Contacted customers with delinquent accounts to solicit payment.

  • Performed administrative functions for assigned accounts, recorded address changes and purged records.
  • Arranged debt repayment or established schedules for repayment based on customer's financial situation.
  • Advised delinquent customers on strategies for debt repayment.
  • Worked closely with delinquent account holders to collect and reconcile accounts through app
  • Monitored overdue accounts using automated information systems.
  • Encouraged customers to pay due amounts on credit accounts, claims or overdrawn checks.
  • Negotiated credit extensions and wa
  • Wrote appeal letters to insurance companies for denial of claims.
  • Notified credit dattempts.
  • Located new addresses of delinquent customers through research, contacting cred

Collections/Senior Medical BIller

Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
Tyler, TX
05.2017 - 11.2021
  • Addressed and responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT and diagnosis codes.
  • Completed and submitted appeals for denied claims.
  • Reviewed claims for coding accuracy.
  • Input details into accounts and tracked payments.
  • Coordinated communications between patients, billing personnel and insurance carriers.
  • Reviewed account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete.
  • Submitted appeals using provider portals and phone communication.
  • Communicated with insurance representatives to complete claims processing or resolve problem claims.
  • Monitored reimbursement from managed care networks and insurance carriers to verify consistency with contract rates.
  • Handled billing, waivers and claims for private and commercial clients.
  • Called insurance companies to verify patient benefits.

Verification Specialist

Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
Tyler, TX
05.2014 - 05.2017
  • Called insurance companies to ascertain pertinent information regarding policies and payment benefits for patients.
  • Verified that patients had proper insurance coverage prior to procedures or appointment scheduling.
  • Updated patient and insurance data and input changes into company computer system.
  • Checked documentation for appropriate coding, catching errors and making revisions.
  • Instructed clients on amounts covered under benefits plans in easy-to-understand terminology.
  • Navigated through multiple online systems to obtain documentation.
  • Entered data in EMR database to record payer, authorization requirements and coverage limitations.
  • Accessed third-party insurance databases to identify coverage of benefits.
  • Determined estimated self-pay portion by calculating charges, co-insurance and deductibles.
  • Communicated with insurance carrier, patient and third party or employer to verify patient insurance benefits.
  • Created and sent time of service letter to inform patient of estimated self-pay balance.
  • Liaised between physician, site of service and billing department to obtain appropriate documentation.
  • Communicated with cross-functional teams to report insurance company trends.
  • Retained strong medical terminology understanding in effort to better comprehend procedures.

Medical Receptionist

Short Family Medical Group
Tyler, TX
03.2013 - 05.2014

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  • Reviewed and verified benefits and eligibility.
  • Checked in surgery patients upon arrival.
  • Processed patient paperwork and created charts.
  • Communicated with physicians' offices to obtain surgery information.
  • Billed surgery claims electronically.
  • Worked accounts receivable and followed up as needed.
  • Answered phone, screened calls and forwarded as needed.
  • Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.
  • Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
  • Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
  • Processed patient payments and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Photocopied insurance cards, documented details and verified patient coverage for upcoming procedures or appointments.
  • Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.
  • Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
  • Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
  • Informed patients of financial responsibilities prior to rendering services.
  • Conducted patient intake interviews to collect medical information and insurance details.
  • Maintained patient accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
  • Trained new staff on office procedures, insurance processes and medical terminology.

Medical Receptionist/Billing Specialist

Turtle Creek Surgery Center
Tyler, TX
05.2008 - 05.2010
  • Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.
  • Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
  • Processed patient payments and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Photocopied insurance cards, documented details and verified patient coverage for upcoming procedures or appointments.
  • Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff.
  • Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.
  • Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
  • Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
  • Compiled physical and digital documents, charts and reports.
  • Maintained patient accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
  • Greeted patients and visitors to answer questions or refer inquiries to appropriate personnel.

Education

CCMA

Necole’s Learning Academy
Jacksonville, TX
12.2023

Certified Administrative Assistant -

Delta Career Institute
09.1993

High School Diploma -

Sharon High School
05.1990

Skills

  • Insurance collections
  • Account management
  • Submission of medical claims
  • Account follow-up
  • Reimbursements
  • Claim review
  • Contract management
  • Medical terminology
  • Medical benefits
  • Detail oriented
  • Time management
  • Billing dispute resolution
  • Credit and collections
  • Adjustment posting

Certifications

  • BLS 9/2023
  • IV Certification 11/2023
  • CMA Certification 12/2023
  • NHA Certification 12/2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

East Lake Medical Clinic
12.2023 - Current

Patient Account Collector

Azura Vascular Care/Fresenius Medical Care NA
11.2021 - 05.2023

Collections/Senior Medical BIller

Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
05.2017 - 11.2021

Verification Specialist

Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
05.2014 - 05.2017

Medical Receptionist

Short Family Medical Group
03.2013 - 05.2014

Medical Receptionist/Billing Specialist

Turtle Creek Surgery Center
05.2008 - 05.2010

CCMA

Necole’s Learning Academy

Certified Administrative Assistant -

Delta Career Institute

High School Diploma -

Sharon High School