Bernadette Tulk
Natrona Heights,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented and methodical Billing Specialist offering 5 years of experience in related roles. Exceptional abilities in conducting research, problem-solving and prioritizing simultaneous tasks. Leverages resourcefulness, critical thinking skills and superior work ethic for top job performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Specialist I
Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates-UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
04.1997 - 06.2003
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Worked effectively with medical payers such as Medicare, Highmark, Medicaid, commercial insurances to obtain timely and accurate payments.
- Handled high volume of in-bound calls pertaining to reconciliation of delinquent accounts.
- Performed targeted collections on past due accounts aged over 90 days.
Medical Transcriptionist
Zafar Chowdry, MD
Natrona Heights, PA
11.1997 - 12.1997
- Recorded information using word processing, dictation and transcription software and equipment.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Transcribed and edited physician reports from dictation software.
Medical Office Assistant/Receptionist
Valley Neurology, MD
Natrona Heights, PA
03.1996 - 11.1997
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Scheduled and Retrieved any testing for follow up appointments.
- Entered procedure codes and diagnosis codes into medical billing software
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Hills Senior High School
Pittsburgh, PA06.2001
Associate of Science - Medical Secretarial
Newport Business Institute
New Kensington, PA1996
Timeline
Medical Transcriptionist
Zafar Chowdry, MD
11.1997 - 12.1997
Billing Specialist I
Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates-UPMC
04.1997 - 06.2003
Medical Office Assistant/Receptionist
Valley Neurology, MD
03.1996 - 11.1997
High School Diploma -
Penn Hills Senior High School
Associate of Science - Medical Secretarial
Newport Business Institute