Araceli Cortez
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Energetic individual with proven ability to increase sales, build customer relationships, and identify customer needs. In-depth knowledge of products and services, adept at developing strategies to close deals and optimize customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Repricing Coordinator
Epic Health Solutions
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
- Reduced claim denials by meticulously reviewing patient insurance information and coding practices.
- Implemented quality control measures to identify potential errors before submitting claims, reducing rejections significantly.
- Streamlined patient billing process, resulting in reduced processing time by implementing efficient coding practices.
- HCFA/UB billing practices and codes including by ot limited to CPT and HCPSC codes.
Administrative Assistant
Blum Health
08.2017 - 01.2023
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Negotiated with vendors to reduce office supply costs, leveraging bulk purchase agreements.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relations.
- Utilize Kareo software to input agendas, electronic super bills, patient portal and charting.
- Excellent time management, communication skills and the ability to prioritize.
Head Start Teacher
Laurel Heights Weekday Schoo
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by maintaining open lines of communication via newsletters, conferences, and progress reports.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2008
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Coronado High School
El Paso, TX05.1999
Skills
- Claims research and appeals
- UB04 billing practices and codes
- HCFA billing practices and codes
- Audit completion and reporting
- Financial report generation
- Administrative support
- Kareo EMR system utilization
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Sales growth strategies
- Child development assessment
Timeline
Repricing Coordinator
Epic Health Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Blum Health
08.2017 - 01.2023
Head Start Teacher
Laurel Heights Weekday Schoo
08.2016 - 05.2017
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Coronado High School
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Texas at El Paso