Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline

Colleen Stone

Alice Hyde Medical Center
Malone,NY
1
Language
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience

Professional leader with focus on financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and team collaboration. Skilled in budgeting, financial reporting, and process optimization. Reliable team player adaptable to evolving business needs and committed to achieving organizational goals. Strong analytical abilities and strategic mindset enhance decision-making and performance.

Work History

Patient Accounting Manager

2 Years 9 Months
Alice Hyde Medical Center | 01.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed patient accounts and resolved billing questions, ensuring clear communication and courteous follow-up to enhance patient satisfaction.
  • Coordinate account activity with billing and accounting staff to keep work moving on schedule.
  • Prepare routine reports on billing status, account activity, and outstanding balances.
  • Mentored staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize financial workflows and reduce processing times.
  • Respond to patient billing inquiries and explain account details in a professional, easy-to-understand manner.
  • Support training for new staff on billing procedures, account handling, and customer communication.
  • Maintain organized account files and update documentation for billing inquiries and payment adjustments.
  • Responded to patient billing inquiries and clarified account details in a professional manner, fostering trust and transparency.
  • Reviewed billing records for missing information and route questions to the appropriate team member.
  • Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy in statements.

Senior Billing Clerk

2 Years
Alice Hyde Medical Center | 01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Reviewed billing documentation for completeness before posting charges and submitting claims.
  • Reconciled account records against receipts and posted payments to support clean financial tracking.
  • Updated patient accounts with payment activity, adjustments, and follow-up notes in a timely manner.
  • Tracked outstanding balances and followed up on delinquent accounts using established billing procedures.
  • Tracked outstanding balances and followed up on delinquent accounts to ensure timely payments.
  • Used Excel to organize billing data, monitor account activity, and support routine reconciliation work.
  • Managed correspondence for invoices, account inquiries, and payment follow-up to maintain clarity and professionalism.
  • Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to ensure timely collections.
  • Verified accuracy of billing data and corrected discrepancies.
  • Processed patient billing inquiries and resolved discrepancies efficiently.
  • Reviewed and ensured accuracy of insurance claims submissions.

Customer Service Manager

5 Years 7 Months
Slic Network Solutions | 05.2016 - 12.2021
  • Managed monthly customer billing processes and maintained accurate account records to ensure timely and correct transactions.
  • Led a team of 12 Customer Service Representatives, sustaining service quality and employee morale.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Increased team productivity by providing ongoing training and support to customer service representatives.
  • Managed monthly customer billing, including credit card and bank draft charges, while maintaining accurate account records.
  • Created and implemented departmental policies and objectives to standardize operations and enhance team efficiency.
  • Instituted more frequent aging reports to proactively identify delinquent accounts and monitor outstanding debt.
  • Evaluated past revenue and expenses to prepare quarterly financial forecasts and flag potential risk.
  • Led customer service team to enhance support efficiency and resolve complex issues.
  • Developed training programs for staff to improve product knowledge and service quality.

Customer Service

5 Years 3 Months
Slic Network Solutions | 02.2011 - 05.2016
  • Drafted customer service email scripts to standardize responses and enhance consistency across communications.
  • Resolved customer concerns calmly, maintaining positive service experiences through clear communication.
  • Draft company-wide customer service email scripts to standardize responses and improve consistency across communications.
  • Coordinate billing-related training and document procedures to support consistent handling of customer accounts.
  • Organized service work and administrative follow-through using Microsoft Office, Excel, scheduling, and calendar management.
  • Cross-trained and backed up other customer service members.
  • Provided excellent customer service, answering questions and addressing concerns promptly.

Manager and Buyer

6 Years
IBC Inc. | 02.2005 - 02.2011
  • Coordinated 25 weekly employee schedules across shifts and coverage needs.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service delivery and cost efficiency.
  • Hired and trained new employees, enhancing onboarding process and improving team readiness.
  • Hired and trained new employees to support smooth onboarding and team readiness.
  • Managed inventory purchasing to maintain stock levels for uninterrupted daily operations.
  • Maintained customer relationships and resolved service issues to sustain a positive experience.
  • Used Microsoft Office and Excel to support billing, deposits, and basic reporting.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company policies.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow productivity.

Education

- Human Service and Business Administration

North Country Community College | Malone, New York

GPA: 3.20

Associate of Applied Science - Human Service and Business Administration

Cazenovia College | Cazenovia, New York

GPA: 3.4

Skills

Microsoft office
Scheduling
Excel
Billing
Customer service
Meeting coordination
Calendar management
Accounting
Payroll
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable
Invoice reconciliation
Cash flow analysis
Customer relationship management
Process improvement

Languages

English

Certification

Certified Revenue Cycle Representative

Timeline

Patient Accounting Manager

Alice Hyde Medical Center
01.2024 - CurrentRead More

Senior Billing Clerk

Alice Hyde Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2024Read More

Customer Service Manager

Slic Network Solutions
05.2016 - 12.2021Read More

Customer Service

Slic Network Solutions
02.2011 - 05.2016Read More

Manager and Buyer

IBC Inc.
02.2005 - 02.2011Read More

North Country Community College

from Human Service and Business Administration
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Cazenovia College

Associate of Applied Science from Human Service and Business Administration
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Colleen Stone