Detail orientated and customer focused healthcare professional showcasing 7+ years of experience with complex clerical and accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely patient billing. Highly experienced in insurance verifications, maintenance of third-party billing records, CPT/ICD-10 coding and ensuring claims are processed with accuracy and confidentiality. Strong track record of handling complicated assignments within the healthcare industry and resolving complex problems. Recognized for ability to work within a team environment and exceed all patient/customer expectations while mastering new technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Bushido Billing
Seattle, WA
11.2022 - Current
Completes full-cycle insurance billing operations for and acts as the primary point
of contact for 3-6 client accounts
● Submits claims in a timely fashion and reviews outgoing claims before submission
to identify errors and potential rejections
● Executes and tracks insurance appeals, disputes, and records requests
● Performs Insurance Accounts Receivables reports and follows up on outstanding
claims
● Maintains open communication with clients regarding billing operations
● Organizes and sends reports to billing clients
● Attends weekly meetings with the team and supervisors
● Completes Onboarding Audit thoroughly and with attention to detail
● Completes EDI / ERA enrollments
● Investigates contracting and credentialing statuses and issues, and completes minor
credentialing services such as address changes and recredentialing
● Trains new employees, including Bushido Basics, EHRs, Clearinghouses, and
clinic-specific protocol
● Manages a team of up to 5 Billing Specialists or Client Coordinators
● Meets with subordinates on a regular basis to mentor, answer questions, and
monitor the status of assigned clients
● Reports on employee performance to the Directors
● Records training progress in ClickUp
● Completes Performance Reviews at 90 Days (with Director of HR) and annually
● Performs clinic audits as scheduled by the Director of Billing to identify
inefficiencies, inaccuracies, or other potential issues
● Completes credentialing services such as new enrollments and changes of
information (e.g. providers joining a new clinic)
● Attends monthly Management meetings
Medical Biller
iOrtho - The Orthopedic Institute
Staten Island, NY
12.2020 - 11.2022
In charge of filing and submitting insurance claims
Double-checked account information to ensure that all patient and insurance information is correct and up to date
All communications between patients, billing personnel, and insurance carriers were effectively coordinated by me
Review of charge reports catching billing errors before a claim is submitted to the insurance carrier
Receive an explanation of benefits for review and errors, denials, adjustments, correct reimbursement payments
Analyze billing and claims for accuracy and completeness; submit claims to proper insurance carriers and follow up on any issues
Updating billing software with rate changes
Preparing, reviewing, and transmitting claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing
Responsible for charging entry and posting of insurance and patient payment
Contact insurance carriers to check status, correct and resolve billed claims
Receive an explanation of benefits for review and errors, denials, adjustments, correct reimbursement payments
Multi-line phone, E-mails, faxes, scanning, written and verbal communication with providers, insurance carriers and other team members
Investigated insurance denials by reviewing patient files and researching procedures and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
Office Manager
Lauren Miceli Counseling
Commack, NY
05.2017 - 11.2020
Responsible for the creation, completion, management and updating of all patient accounts and related information
Handle patient caseload for all therapists, including the scheduling and coordinating of appointments and the maintenance of a comprehensive calendar of events
Handle all medical insurance verifications
Incoming calls were received, screened, and routed by me
Submitted all medical claims
Processed incoming payments and prepared vendor invoices
Communicated with patients and answered their questions, requests for appointments, and billing concerns
Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency
Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff
Create and implement goals, policies, and procedures for my department or organization
Coordinated and maintained an impressive office organization to keep facilities efficient, organized, and professional
Maintained professional relationships with all accounts receivables and collection agents for all vendors.
Legal Assistant
John G. Poli Attorney at Law
East Northport, NY
07.2014 - 04.2017
Organized litigation files
Prepared draft client bills, maintained docket calendar and scheduled appointments
Assisted lawyers with the preparation of clients' legal documentation
Entered and received information from an electronic database quickly and accurately
Corresponded with attorneys, paralegals, and assistants to prepare and maintain accurate and complete case records.
Education
High School
01.2014
Skills
Great understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT procedures