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Cherilyn Steinmann

Mastic,NY

Summary

Focused and reliable bringing high enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of food safety practices. Proven history of excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills. Dedicated to accuracy and streamlining systems for efficient work. Versatile with exceptional communication and multi-tasking ability. Proven success providing high-quality customer service in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Generate thoughtful recommendations and accommodate dietary restrictions.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front Desk/ Medical Biller-coder

Peconic Interest - Dr.William Friedel DDS
Riverhead , NY
10.2020 - Current
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
  • Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
  • Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.

• Entering patient information into RDP • Billing , coding • Working with insurance companies on a daily basis• Answering a multiple lined phone • Discharging patients with aftercare instructions • Setting up a follow-up appointment if required• Calling patients for a confirmation of appointments• Making sure the intake amounts match for daily banking

  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
  • Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.
  • Filed and updated patient information and medical records.
  • Posted payments and collections on regular basis.
  • Prepared billing statements for patients and verified correct diagnostic coding.
  • Reviewed patient records, identified medical codes and created invoices for billing purposes.
  • Delivered timely and accurate charge submissions.
  • Reviewed patient diagnosis codes to verify accuracy and completeness.
  • Adhered to established standards to safeguard patients' health information.
  • Analyzed complex Explanation of Benefits forms to verify correct billing of insurance carriers.
  • Trained new employees on multiple medical billing programs and data entry software.
  • Prepared accounts with past due balances and transferred those cases to collection agency.
  • Liaised between patients, insurance companies and billing office.
  • Orchestrated medical coding, payment posting, accounts receivables and collections.
  • Translated and interpreted medical billing codes with strong accuracy to enable swift payment from insurance agencies.
  • Posted surgical charges for practice providers.

Wait Staff Member

Island Lake Diner
Ronkonkoma, NY
11.2015 - 06.2020
  • Set up dining room to promote welcoming environment and meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
  • Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
  • Explained menu items and preparation methods to provide high level of customer service and promote dining atmosphere.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.

Wait Staff Member

Hauppauge Palace Diner
Hauppauge, NY
10.2014 - 11.2015
  • Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
  • Explained menu items and preparation methods to provide high level of customer service and promote dining atmosphere.
  • Asked customers for feedback, solved problems, provided additional items throughout meal.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.

Medical Biller/Coder

Open Heart Billing
Merrick, NY
07.2000 - 09.2002
  • Posted charges, payments and write-ups for procedures.
  • Prevented financial delinquencies by working closely with managers to resolve billing issues before becoming unmanageable.
  • Complied with all HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations to protect patients' medical records and information.
  • Reviewed patient diagnosis codes to verify accuracy and completeness.
  • Verified proper ICD-9 coding on claims.
  • Transferred balances to correct payers.
  • Filed and updated patient information and medical records.
  • Set up and maintained new electronic billing system.

Medical Biller

Hematology And Oncology Associates
New Hyde Park, NY
07.2001 - 12.2001
  • Posted surgical charges for seven doctors in orthopedics clinic.
  • Submitted electronic and paper claims to insurance companies including Medicare and Medicaid to collect medical payments.
  • Completed client requests and advised supervisors of special needs.
  • Researched and followed up on denied insurance claims.
  • Liaised between patients, insurance companies and billing office.
  • Posted payments and collections on regular basis.
  • Filed and updated patient information and medical records.
  • Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.

Receptionist/Office Manager

Golden Touch Realty
Bayport, NY
05.1999 - 03.2000
  • Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
  • Operated multi-line telephone system to independently handle over 50-75 calls each day.
  • Supported various administrative duties by proofreading, transcribing and invoicing.
  • Answered incoming calls on high-volume, multi-line phone switchboard and pleasantly transferred callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
  • Provided clerical support to 7-12 company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
  • Answered incoming calls daily to resolve any and all issues and schedule appointments.
  • Assisted in administrative duties for office team, including making phone calls, copies and schedules.
  • Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sachem High School North
Ronkonkoma, NY
06.1994

Skills

Insurance claims

Insurance billing

Medical billing

Electronic claims

HIPAA compliance

Insurance verification

Customer service

Billing and collection procedures

Patient billing

Accounts receivable

Insurance claims processing

Claim submission

Data entry

Medicare and medicaid process

Denial management

Claims processing

Payment posting

ICD-10

Electronic health record software

ICD-10 proficiency

Claims review

Patient account analysis

Records management

Multitasking and organization

Account reconciliation

Accounts receivable management

Data analysis

Account management

Software use

Collections management

Critical thinking

Proficiency in software

Chart auditing

Teamwork and collaboration

Data security procedures

Knowledgeable in software

Work prioritization

Collection calls

Invoice coding

ICD-10 coding

Patient collections

Payer contracts

Regulatory compliance

Invoice processing

Clerical support

ICD-9

Operations support

HIPAA compliance certification

EZ claim

Records maintenance

Commercial and private insurance

Verbal and written communication

CPT code modifiers

Billing codes

Claim review

Information inputting

Procedure coding

Reimbursements

Submission of medical claims

Database systems

Insurance collections

Medical billing technology

Billing security

Information requests

Account follow-up

Payment transactions

Collections processing

Payment processing

Account updating

Paperwork and documentation

Payment collection

Customer service support

Financial documentation

Billing statement review

Customer account management

Dispute negotiation

Statement distribution

Financial transactions

Billing and invoicing

Certification

HIPPA COMPLIANCE

CPR CERTIFICATION

Timeline

Front Desk/ Medical Biller-coder

Peconic Interest - Dr.William Friedel DDS
10.2020 - Current

Wait Staff Member

Island Lake Diner
11.2015 - 06.2020

Wait Staff Member

Hauppauge Palace Diner
10.2014 - 11.2015

Medical Biller

Hematology And Oncology Associates
07.2001 - 12.2001

Medical Biller/Coder

Open Heart Billing
07.2000 - 09.2002

Receptionist/Office Manager

Golden Touch Realty
05.1999 - 03.2000

High School Diploma -

Sachem High School North
Cherilyn Steinmann