Courtney Theodate
DUNDEE,Illinois
Summary
Reliable Medical Biller with coding and medical terminology knowledge. Polished and hardworking performer with background overseeing accounts and handling records management tasks. Team-oriented person with great decision-making skills. Driven Medical Biller motivated to perform beyond expectations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Biller/Collections Agent
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Remote
03.2015 - 06.2021
- Streamlined billing processes by implementing efficient procedures to improve accuracy and reduce errors.
- Enhanced revenue collections for the medical practice with diligent follow-ups on unpaid claims.
- Reduced claim denials by meticulously reviewing patient insurance information and coding practices.
- Ensured timely payments from insurance providers through submission of accurate and complete claims.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying updated on changes to medical billing codes and requirements.
- Trained new team members in medical billing software, increasing efficiency within the department.
Zurich North America
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Schaumburg, IL
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Lifewatch
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Rosemont, IL
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Northern University
DeKalb, ILSkills
- HIPAA Compliance Certification
- Claims review
- Clerical Support
- Claims Processing
- Commercial and Private Insurance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Billing and Collection Procedures
- Medicaid and Medicare Knowledge
- Multitasking and Organization
- ICD-10 Coding
- Insurance Verification
- Patient Billing
- Accounts receivable management
- Medicare and Medicaid process
- Claim submission
- Medical Billing
- Account Reconciliation
Timeline
Medical Biller/Collections Agent
Advocate Aurora Health Care
03.2015 - 06.2021
Zurich North America
Advocate Aurora Health Care
01.2013 - 01.2015
Lifewatch
Advocate Aurora Health Care
01.2006 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Northern University