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CHRISTINA SZCZESNIAK

Medical Billing/Finance
Shelby,MI
CHRISTINA SZCZESNIAK

Summary

Highly efficient Medical Biller with experience in radiology, family practice and chiropractic. Excellent multi-tasker and demonstrated team player with a positive attitude. Seeking a position that will utilize my knowledge to the fullest.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

CNS Healthcare
Detroit, Michigan

Medical Biller
05.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Delivered timely and accurate charge submissions.
  • Filed and updated patient information and medical records.
  • Liaised between patients, insurance companies, and billing office.
  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.

Stonecrest Behavioral Health Hospital
Detroit, Michigan

Patient Financial Counselor
08.2017 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
  • Trained new staff on filing, phone etiquette and other office duties.
  • Recommended service improvements to minimize recurring patient issues and complaints.

McKesson Corporation
Clinton Township, MI

Insurance Analyst
08.2011 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Recorded and filed patient data and medical records.Thoroughly investigated past due invoices and minimized number of unpaid accounts.
  • Carefully reviewed medical records for accuracy and completion as required by insurance companies.
  • Appropriately and correctly identified errors and re-filed denied/rejected claims as they were received from the Patient Account Representative.
  • Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.

Physicians HealthCare Network
Fort Gratiot, MI

A/R Specialist
07.2009 - 08.2011

Job overview

  • Created Claims for multiple insurances.
  • Managed accounts receivable reports.
  • Verifies Patient insurance eligibility, working with multiple insurance companies.
  • Managing customer service issues with insurance companies.

Medical Wellness Center/Armada Chiropractic
Armada, MI

Receptionist
04.2009 - 07.2009

Job overview

  • Recorded and filed patient data and medical records.
  • Strictly followed all federal and state guidelines for release of information.
  • Wrote clear and detailed clinical phone messages for physicians.
  • Directed patient flow during practice hours, minimizing patient wait time.

Education

Ross Medical Education Center

Medical Insurance and Office Administration Program Certificate April 2009 Medical Law and Ethics Medical Terminology Financial Record Keeping Manual and Automated Billing

University Overview

Coursework in Healthcare Management


Skills

  • Maintains strict confidentiality
  • Knowledge of HMOs, Medicare and Medi-Cal
  • Medical billing software
  • Strong planning skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Team player with positive attitude

Certification

Certification in Medical billing and office management.

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • HONORS & ACTIVITIES:
  • Treasurer of the CCIT (Clinton Twsp Community Involvement Team)
  • Bronze President's Volunteer Service Award

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved Medicaid Spenddowns which led to more consumers meeting their monthly deductible.
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Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeContract Work

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home option

Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Medical Biller
CNS Healthcare
05.2020 - Current
Patient Financial Counselor
Stonecrest Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2020
Insurance Analyst
McKesson Corporation
08.2011 - 08.2017
A/R Specialist
Physicians HealthCare Network
07.2009 - 08.2011
Receptionist
Medical Wellness Center/Armada Chiropractic
04.2009 - 07.2009
Ross Medical Education Center
Medical Insurance and Office Administration Program Certificate April 2009 Medical Law and Ethics Medical Terminology Financial Record Keeping Manual and Automated Billing
CHRISTINA SZCZESNIAKMedical Billing/Finance