Experienced childcare educator with a proven track record at Childcare Careers, adept at fostering a safe and engaging learning environment. Skilled in organizational planning and problem-solving. Passionate about collaboration and communication, I thrive in team settings to achieve child centered outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Educator
Childcare Careers
Phoenix, AZ
11.2021 - Current
Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
Assisted in developing and implementing daily routines such as snack time, outdoor playtime, nap time.
Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and encourage children's learning.
Office Manager
Sports Driven Rehabilitation & Training
11.2010 - 09.2011
Responsible for all daily business operations including:
Daily billing of all patient charges electronically and reconciling reports
Posting all patient and insurance payments received via EOBS, ERA’s and EFT’s.
Appealing all denied claims, keeping AR days at a minimum.
Obtaining all necessary benefit verifications and pre-authorizations from government and commercial insurance providers.
Continually train staff on compliance issues and changes.
Professional Billing Follow Up Specialist
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (AFR)
Chicago, USA
05.2005 - 02.2009
Company Overview: Chicago, IL
Primary responsibilities require knowledge of insurance billing and payment practices for multi specialty practices while utilizing exceptional interpersonal communication and time management skills in order to:
Track denial trends and create and implement solutions to avoid repeat denials.
Audit patient accounts to generate billing reports and create presentations for management review.
Resolve outstanding claims for all insurance products including Medicare, Medicaid, Workers Compensation, HMO, PPO and Commercial carriers maintaining account receivables below 50 days. This included correcting coding errors, capitation denials, appeal based on providers contract with carrier, submitting medical records and so forth.
Attend on site and off site seminars to gain knowledge on new ICD 9 and CPT coding trends and human resources issues.
Review patient medical records
Chicago, IL
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Acquisition and Contract Management
Strayer University
05.2009
Skills
Organizational planning
Attention to detail
Written communication
Verbal communication
Team collaboration
Observational skills
Problem-solving
Computer Expertise
IDX
IMX
Primes
DW Sport
Ecare
CSnap
RealMed Claims Software
MS Office Suite
Clear Claim Connection version
Epic
Rain Tree
Availity
Medical Manager
Goal Statement
To obtain a position with an innovative company that will best utilize my skills to promote company growth
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Childcare Careers
11.2021 - Current
Office Manager
Sports Driven Rehabilitation & Training
11.2010 - 09.2011
Professional Billing Follow Up Specialist
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (AFR)
05.2005 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Business Administration - Acquisition and Contract Management