Cherika Williams
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Reliable and self motivated individual seeking a full-time position in an organization where I can utilize my skills and knowledge acquired through prior education and professional experience.
Dedicated Processor with several years of experience optimizing data workflows for accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in streamlining processes using Microsoft Excel and proprietary database software. Detail-oriented and deadline-driven with strong problem-solving abilities. Effective communicator and team player committed to meeting performance goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
New Patient Coordinator
Spine Diagnostic Pain Treatment Center
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2022 - 09.2024
- New patient referral intake, insurance, customer service, fax and scheduling
Billing Clerk IT Claim Processor
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2012 - 06.2019
- Claims adjustments
- Filing secondary paper claims with EOB
- Post all electronic and manual deposits from assigned payers
- Assist patients with any insurance and billing matters
- Verify patients eligibility and benefits
- Evaluate patient financial status and establish budget payment plan
- Prepare reports to identify resolved and referral problems
Medicare Billing Analyst
Stanocola Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Responsible for obtaining pre certification and/or pre authorization for all elective procedures
- Responsible for all aspects of insurance management of assigned payers including billing, follow-up, research, and problem resolution
- Responsible for claims submission electronic to insurance carriers and all mail out of claims
- Post all electronic and manuals deposits from assigned payers accurately
- Work AR report for accounts that were 120 days delinquent
Billing Analyst
United Home Health Care
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2004 - 03.2010
- Responsible for obtaining pre-certification and/or pre-authorization for home health services to include Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Home Health Aide and Medical Social Worker visits
- Hands on experience on verifying the accuracy of insurances and demographic data and managing denials and rejection bills accordingly
- Verify each patient insurance eligibility and benefits
- Perform all collection related processes and maintain exceptional customer relations
Medical Billing/Data Entry
Primary Care Group
Baton Rouge, LA
05.1998 - 01.2004
- Coded procedures, Diagnosis, and DME using ICD-9CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS manuals
- File paper secondary claims daily with corresponding EOB
- Accurately post all electronic and manual deposits from assigned payers ensuring timeliness and accuracy
- Work AR report for accounts that were 120 days delinquent
Education
College Degree - Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
Medical Training College
Baton Rouge, LA01.2006
College Degree - Medical Assistant
Delta College
Baton Rouge, LA01.1998
College Degree - Cosmetology
Baton Rouge Beauty College
Baton Rouge, LA01.1997
High school diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, LA01.1996
Skills
- Medical Billing
- Accounts Receivable
- Data entry
- Hospital Experience
- ICD-10
- Primary Care Experience
- Medical Receptionist
- Customer service
- Medical coding
- Medical Records
- Medical collection
- ICD Coding
- Medical office experience
- CPT Coding
- Medical scheduling
- Medical terminology
- Insurance verification
- ICD-9
Certification
- Medical Billing Office Specialist, 05/01/06, Present
- Medical Coding Certification
Timeline
New Patient Coordinator
Spine Diagnostic Pain Treatment Center
11.2022 - 09.2024
Billing Clerk IT Claim Processor
Blue Cross Blue Shield
08.2012 - 06.2019
Medicare Billing Analyst
Stanocola Medical Center
03.2010 - 08.2012
Billing Analyst
United Home Health Care
01.2004 - 03.2010
Medical Billing/Data Entry
Primary Care Group
05.1998 - 01.2004
College Degree - Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
Medical Training College
College Degree - Medical Assistant
Delta College
College Degree - Cosmetology
Baton Rouge Beauty College
High school diploma -
Clinton High School