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Briana Davis

Columbus,GA

Summary

Experienced Patient Account Representative and Financial Counselor with over 10 years of expertise in healthcare revenue cycle and patient access. Extensive background in insurance benefits, patient collections and A/R aging management. Recognized for enhancing patient payment outcomes, supporting leadership initiatives, mentoring new hires, and delivering HIPAA-compliant service with exceptional professionalism.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Account Representative

SBD Medical
Columbus, GA
2021 - Current


September 2018 – Present

Front Desk Float (2018–2021); Promoted to Patient Account Representative/Financial Counselor (2021–Present)

Financial Counseling & Patient Accounts (2021–Present):

  • Provide in-depth insurance counseling and educate patients on financial responsibility prior to and after services.
  • Explain benefits, deductibles, co-pays, and EOBs.
  • Collect upfront payments and testing balances over $100 prior to service.
  • Establish payment plans and apply discount policies per organizational guidelines.
  • Manage A/R aging accounts..
  • Ensure all accounts are touched every 30 days with detailed documentation and resolution plans.
  • Perform adjustments and write-offs per organizational guidelines.
  • Conduct outbound collection calls in accordance with collections policy while maintaining professionalism and compassion.
  • Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to improve patient payment rates at time of service.

Front Desk Float/ Check Out Scheduling

Southeastern Cardiology
Columbus, GA
09.2018 - 01.2021

Front Desk Float (2018–2021):

  • Registered and checked in patients.
  • Collected demographic information and scanned ID/insurance cards.
  • Collected copays and ensured accurate documentation.
  • Provided coverage across departments as needed to maintain workflow efficiency.
  • Scheduled provider ordered testing.

Patient Access Team Lead

St Francis Hospital
Columbus, GA
06.2013 - 09.2018
Patient Access Representative (Team Lead)

St. Francis Hospital – Columbus, GA
June 2013 – September 2018

  • Performed daily duties of Discharge Financial Counselor.
  • Worked Medicare and Medicaid reports and verified daily deposits.
  • Assisted with supervision support and answered daily operational questions.
  • Trained new hires on registration processes and compliance standards.
  • Assisted with ER registration during high patient volume.

Discharge Financial Counselor

St Francis Hospital
07.2009 - 06.2013
Discharge Financial Counselor

St. Francis Hospital – Columbus, GA
July 2009 – June 2013

  • Processed ER admissions and transfers.
  • Verified insurance coverage and performed quality assurance checks.
  • Obtained necessary consents and documentation for admissions.
  • Assisted with ER registration during peak times.
  • Collected ER Copays.

Patient Access Representative

St Francis Hospital
Columbus, GA
01.2007 - 07.2009
Patient Access Representative

St. Francis Hospital – Columbus, GA
January 2007 – July 2009

  • Registered ER patients and created medical charts.
  • Collected demographic and insurance information.
  • Collected copays and ensured accurate data entry.

Education

Health Sciences

Columbus Technical College
Columbus, Georgia, GA

High School Diploma -

Jordan Vocational High School
Columbus
2005

Skills

  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Insurance Knowledge
  • Patient Financial Counseling
  • A/R Aging & Collections
  • Upfront Payment Collection
  • EOB Review & Explanation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Microsoft Office & Data Entry
  • Customer Service & Patient Relations
  • Strong Communication skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Detail oriented

Timeline

Front Desk Float/ Check Out Scheduling

Southeastern Cardiology
09.2018 - 01.2021

Patient Access Team Lead

St Francis Hospital
06.2013 - 09.2018

Discharge Financial Counselor

St Francis Hospital
07.2009 - 06.2013

Patient Access Representative

St Francis Hospital
01.2007 - 07.2009

Patient Account Representative

SBD Medical
2021 - Current

Health Sciences

Columbus Technical College

High School Diploma -

Jordan Vocational High School
Briana Davis