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Carolyn Warrick

Colfax,IA

Summary

Motivated office worker offering valuable contributions in many facets of administrative activities. Sixteen-year background. Recognized for exemplary time management, organization, prioritization and work ethic.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Payment Poster

Mom's Meals
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Accurately posted payments and adjustments electronically. Temp position.

Office Administrator

Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics
10.2022 - 12.2023

*Verified insurances.

*Submitted prior authorizations.

*Prepared appeals.

*Prepared claims for submission.

*Obtained approvals for prostheses working with clients and insurance agencies.

*Resolved denied claims.

*Worked with practitioners, doctors to insure best patient care.

*Answered phones, faxed documents as needed, sent letters, texts, emails.

Insurance Coordinator

American Prosthetics & Orthotics
08.2015 - 10.2022
  • Referenced monthly aging reports to follow up on unpaid claims and obtain maximum reimbursement.
  • Verified insurance, obtained prior authorizations.
  • Prepared appeals and mailed working with practitioners.
  • Submitted health insurance claims electronically and on paper.
  • Re-submitted errored claims.
  • Corresponded by letter, email and phone with doctors, nurses, customer service reps, practitioners, patients.
  • Translated for Hispanic patients when needed.

Outfitter

Bass Pro Shops
10.2012 - 03.2021
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Took photo of children w/ Santa and fish they had caught.
  • Worked special events.

Music Teacher

Colfax-Mingo Schools
08.2002 - 06.2015
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Fostered creativity by encouraging improvisation, composition, and arrangement within the classroom setting.
  • Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
  • Taught 7-12 Vocal & Drama; K-6 & HS Vocal.
  • Performed a HS musical annually as well as Solo/Ensemble contests, honor choirs, regular school concert programming.
  • Co-organized student music trips.
  • Chaperoned school events.

Vocal Music Teacher

Baxter Community Schools
08.2000 - 06.2002
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they had about the program.
  • Organized musicals, performances at school and in the community.
  • Taught K-6 and JH & HS Choirs.
  • Co-organized a music trip to Chicago.
  • Taught private lessons.
  • Fulfilled teacher duties as assigned,


K-8 Music Teacher

Grandview Park Baptist School
08.1998 - 06.2002


  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords, integrating faith concepts.
  • Prepared performances.
  • Taught JH Band one year.
  • Taught group lessons.
  • Prepared band students for solo/ensemble festival.
  • Fulfilled Teacher duties as assigned.

K-5 Music Teacher

Des Moines Christian School
11.1989 - 06.1998


  • Improved student performance through tailored lesson plans, assessments, and individualized feedback.
  • Cultivated a love for music among students by sharing personal experiences and enthusiasm for various musical forms.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to support student growth and achievement outside the classroom.
  • Prepared students to perform at annual fundraising banquet.
  • Prepared students for ACSI Fine Arts Festival.
  • Accompanied JH & HS Choirs.
  • Taught private piano lessons.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12.1983

Skills

  • Insurance Verification
  • Accurate Claims Entry
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Error Revision
  • Effective communication skills
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Records Research
  • Inquiry Handling
  • Customer Relations
  • Data Entry
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Payment Processing
  • Call Answering and Routing

Accomplishments

*Former Board Member of Newton Community Theater

*Former Board Member of Jasper County Concert Association

*Theater actor, director, singer

*Piano Accompanist

*Praise Team Member at church

*misson trip to El Salvador 2023

Timeline

Payment Poster

Mom's Meals
12.2023 - 01.2024

Office Administrator

Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics
10.2022 - 12.2023

Insurance Coordinator

American Prosthetics & Orthotics
08.2015 - 10.2022

Outfitter

Bass Pro Shops
10.2012 - 03.2021

Music Teacher

Colfax-Mingo Schools
08.2002 - 06.2015

Vocal Music Teacher

Baxter Community Schools
08.2000 - 06.2002

K-8 Music Teacher

Grandview Park Baptist School
08.1998 - 06.2002

K-5 Music Teacher

Des Moines Christian School
11.1989 - 06.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

University of Iowa
Carolyn Warrick