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Work History
Education
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April Weigel

FNBO
Yankton,SD
26
years of professional experience

Veteran collector bringing 22 year background to growing collections agency. Expert in debt collections, repayment negotiations and repayment plan development. Successful in managing escalated accounts and producing aging reports to cut down delinquent invoices.

Work History

Patient Accounts Representative

2 Years 2 Months
Yankton Medical Clinic | 08.2024 - Current
  • Managed patient billing inquiries, ensuring timely resolution and enhanced satisfaction.
  • Assisted patients with account setup and payment plans, improving financial accessibility.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to verify patient information and streamline workflows.
  • Trained new staff on billing procedures and software systems, enhancing team efficiency.
  • Educated patients on insurance benefits and coverage options, promoting informed decisions.
  • Assisted colleagues during peak periods or absences, showcasing teamwork skills while maintaining personal workload demands efficiently.
  • Posted payments and processed refunds.
  • Worked with outside entities to resolve issues with billing, claims, and payments.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and contributing ideas for process improvements.
  • Streamlined billing processes for increased efficiency in managing patient accounts.
  • Facilitated smooth communications between patients, providers, and insurers, fostering an atmosphere of trust and collaboration.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, handling sensitive patient situations with professionalism and empathy.
  • Conducted regular audits of patient accounts, identifying discrepancies and rectifying errors as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations while processing claims and managing patient accounts.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving account issues.
  • Collaborated with the medical staff to ensure proper documentation and coding for accurate billing.
  • Identified trends in unpaid accounts, developing targeted solutions for improved revenue recovery.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring timely payments from patients and insurance providers.
  • Achieved a significant reduction in aged accounts receivable through diligent follow-up efforts with both patients and insurers.
  • Responded to patient, family, and external payer inquiries.
  • Prepared reports detailing billing actions, flags, and other key information.
  • Utilized computer programs to create invoices, letters, and other documents.
  • Negotiated payment plans with patients experiencing financial difficulties, supporting them in meeting their obligations without undue stress.
  • Reduced outstanding balances by implementing effective collection strategies tailored to individual patients'' needs.
  • Educated patients on financial policies, promoting understanding of their responsibilities within the healthcare system.
  • Contacted patients after insurance was calculated to obtain payments.
  • Maintained office inventory and organized supplies for efficiency and expected needs.
  • Reconciled statements with patient records.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Monitored flags and resolved urgent items with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
  • Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
  • Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
  • Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.

Senior Collections Adjuster

25 Years 1 Month
FNBO | 09.2001 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
  • Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
  • Achieved performance goals on consistent basis.
  • Maintained high volume of calls and met demands of busy and productive group.
  • Resolved customer disputes and disagreements through professional, calm communication to find mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Collected on delinquent accounts to reduce overdue balances.
  • Identified and contacted customers with overdue accounts to address payment status.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers to foster timely payments and account resolution.
  • Documented customer payment interactions and account statuses for future reference.
  • Negotiated payment plans with customers to prevent accounts from entering collections.
  • Verified compliance with relevant laws, regulations and best practices related to customer account management.

Manager

6 Months
Missouri Valley Shopper | 03.2001 - 09.2001

Published the paper

Wrote ads for customers

Mailed out billings to customers

Made daily bank deposits

Education

Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration

Mount Marty College | Yankton, SD

Skills

Client Satisfaction
Call Center Processes
Statement Issuing
Problem Identification
Updating Customer Accounts
Overdue Balance Detection
Active Learning
Organizational Skills
Managing Delinquent Accounts
Debt Repayment Negotiation
Negotiation
Quality Standards Compliance
Familiarity with Locating Individuals
Delinquent Account Notification
Persuasive Negotiations
Locating Debtors
Past Due Procedures
Pleasant Telephone Demeanor
Customer Account Review
Training and Teaching
Negotiation and Resolution
Collections Best Practices
Customer Notifications
Collection Calls

Timeline

Patient Accounts Representative

Yankton Medical Clinic
08.2024 - CurrentRead More

Senior Collections Adjuster

FNBO
09.2001 - CurrentRead More

Manager

Missouri Valley Shopper
03.2001 - 09.2001Read More

Mount Marty College

Associate Of Business Administration from Business Administration
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April Weigel