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Brittany Blackburn

Parkesburg,PA

Summary

Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Billing/Insurance Follow-Up Specialist

Radius Global Solutions
06.2019 - 07.2023
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
  • Located errors and promptly refiled rejected claims.
  • Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.
  • Identified and resolved patient billing and payment issues.
  • Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
  • Analyzed complex Explanation of Benefits forms to verify correct billing of insurance carriers.
  • Verified insurance of patients to determine eligibility.
  • Accurately entered patient demographic and billing information in billing system to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Medical Receptionist

Quarryville Family Foot Care
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning glass.
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
  • Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.

Home Health Care Provider

Private Residence
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.

Administrative Assistant

Bisanz
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

CNA

Tel Hai Retirement Community
10.2014 - 01.2017
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

Education

Licensed CNA - Nursing Assistance

HACC
Lancaster, PA
10.2014

High School Diploma -

Pequea Valley High School
Kinzers, PA
06.2012

Skills

  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Customer Service
  • Multi-Line Phone Systems
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Patient Lifting
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Electronic Charting
  • Collecting Vital Signs
  • Valid PA Driver's License
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge

Additional Information

Active PA Child Abuse History Clearance

Current PATCH PA Background Check

Timeline

Medical Billing/Insurance Follow-Up Specialist

Radius Global Solutions
06.2019 - 07.2023

Medical Receptionist

Quarryville Family Foot Care
09.2017 - 06.2019

Administrative Assistant

Bisanz
01.2017 - 08.2017

Home Health Care Provider

Private Residence
09.2016 - 09.2018

CNA

Tel Hai Retirement Community
10.2014 - 01.2017

Licensed CNA - Nursing Assistance

HACC

High School Diploma -

Pequea Valley High School
Brittany Blackburn