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D Elizabeth Kulinna

Cordova,TN

Summary

Detail-oriented Billing, Credentialing, and Authorization Specialist with expertise in managing Applied Behavior Analysis coding and billing. Skilled in error analysis and corrections to optimize revenue generation. Adept at liaising with insurance providers to streamline claims processing. Demonstrated proficiency in accurately inputting procedure and diagnosis codes for claims and invoice generation while maintaining exceptional HIPAA compliance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Billing Specialist

UPward ABA, LLC
Southaven, MS
10.2023 - 07.2025
  • Managed the entire RCM starting July 2024 for a rotating caseload of 14 clients using the following clearinghouses for submission: Office Ally, Availity through ECH batches using FormDoc, and Direct portal claim submission.
  • Insurance Companies: BCBS/ Anthem, Cigna, UHC, UMR, Surest, Aetna, Medicaid & Tri-Care
  • Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.
  • Filed and updated patient information and medical records to enable tracking and maintain accurate records and adhered to established standards to safeguard patients' health information.
  • Liaised between patients, insurance companies, and billing office to come to resolve patient billing and payment issues, denials, submit appeals, and re-submit claims.
  • Analyzed CPT and ICD-9 coding discrepancies for compliance and reimbursement accuracy.
  • Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation for pre-authorizations and continuation of care authorizations and system entry.
  • Prepared billing correspondence; improved and maintained database to organize billing information.

Registered Behavior Technician

UPward ABA, LLC
Southaven, MS
10.2022 - 07.2025
  • Managed a fluctuating caseload of 4-14 clients with diverse developmental and cognitive diagnoses.
    Improved functional communication outcomes utilizing various techniques, including PECS, AAC devices, vocal language development, and ASL.
  • Conducted thorough behavioral observations, accurately recording and graphing problem behaviors through detailed data collection and anecdotal notes.
  • Intervened effectively in challenging client behaviors, reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and prescribed coping mechanisms according to individualized behavior plans.
  • Implemented positive reinforcement, prompting, modeling/imitation, and prompt fading to foster positive behaviors and increase client independence and socialization skills.

Behavior Technician

ABC Behavior Therapy
Memphis, TN
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Managed a caseload of 15 clients with primary diagnoses including ASD, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, and Emotional Dysregulation.
  • Enhanced functional communication using PECS, AAC, voice output devices, vocal language, and ASL.
  • Reduced problematic behaviors through applied behavior analysis (ABA) interventions.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement, prompting, modeling, imitation, and prompt fading to promote positive behaviors, independence, and social skills integration.

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Arbitrage Trade Analytics, LLC
Memphis, TN
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Managed executive correspondence and calendars, coordinating meetings, travel, and appointments to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Planned and organized meetings and conferences, ensuring seamless logistics to support smooth business operations.
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support, handling confidential information discreetly, filing, data entry, and dictation.
  • Optimized team productivity by streamlining office supply management and organizing both physical and digital information.
  • Assisted with various projects, including data entry and analysis, media design, social media management, and educational technology consulting.

Assistant Music Teacher Volunteer

Leadership Prep Academy | Shelby County Charter School
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • K-4 music volunteer
  • Observed lead teacher and provided constructive reflections towards improvement of their new music program in their first month.
  • Assisted with preparation of 4th grader’s first school sharing performance.
  • Assisted with the composition and instruction of the school song.
  • Assisted with Holiday performance

Student Teacher, Elementary Music

Snowden | Shelby County Schools
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • 6 out of 9 weeks primary residency completed
  • Assisted with registration, room set-up and preparation for the school year.
  • Assisted with supervision, discipline, and assessing students daily.
  • Lead kindergarten lessons after initial observation before secondary residency began.
  • Developed and began instruction of the EdTPA portfolio.

Student Teacher, Middle School Band

White Station Middle | Shelby County Schools
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • 7-week secondary residency completed
  • Completed practicum requirements in a 6th grade beginning band independently with supervision, after initial observation.
  • Developed and implemented well-balanced lesson plans targeting ensemble’s performance objectives.
  • Supervised, disciplined, and assessed students daily.

Student Teacher, Music

Binghampton Christian Academy | Shelby County Schools
03.2017 - 06.2017
  • Teaching internship
  • Designed and instructed engaging lessons for K-4 that explained the fundamentals of music, while providing cross-curriculum experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Integrative Studies, Youth Services, Music

The University of Memphis: College of Education, Memphis
01.2019
  • 2018 Praxis Music Content & Instruction Test Results: 170 Passing for UofM and Tennessee requirements
  • Currently Pursuing second Bachelors in Music Therapy

CLUBS:

Golden Key International Honors Society

  • Served as an officer: Secretary
  • Study Abroad: Germany & Italy, Ensemble tour

Skills

  • Multitasking, Organizational skills
  • Quality-oriented team player
  • Highly Detail-oriented & Solution Focused
  • Insurance Companies: BCBS/ Anthem, Aetna, UMR, UHC, Cigna, Tricare & Medicaid
  • Clearinghouses & Practice management software experience: Theralytics, Availity Essentias & Pro, Office Ally, Insurance Direct claims portals & FormDoc CMS1500

Certification

BACB certified RBT (SEP. 2022-current)

Status: Inactive

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software

Office Ally, Availity, Availity EPro, FormDoc, INtake Q, Theralytics

WordPress, GHL, Zapier

Adobe Suite, Google Suite, Microsoft Office suite

Interests

Music Therapy, Music in general

Photography, Media design, content creation

Business Operations Engineering

Educational Technology

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Work Preference

Work Type

Gig WorkContract WorkFull Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsCareer advancementStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchPaid time offCompany Culture4-day work weekPersonal development programs

Timeline

Billing Specialist - UPward ABA, LLC
10.2023 - 07.2025
Registered Behavior Technician - UPward ABA, LLC
10.2022 - 07.2025
Behavior Technician - ABC Behavior Therapy
01.2022 - 07.2022
Executive Assistant to the CEO - Arbitrage Trade Analytics, LLC
04.2020 - 04.2021
Assistant Music Teacher Volunteer - Leadership Prep Academy | Shelby County Charter School
09.2018 - 12.2018
Student Teacher, Elementary Music - Snowden | Shelby County Schools
08.2018 - 11.2018
Student Teacher, Middle School Band - White Station Middle | Shelby County Schools
08.2018 - 10.2018
Student Teacher, Music - Binghampton Christian Academy | Shelby County Schools
03.2017 - 06.2017
The University of Memphis: College of Education - Bachelor of Science, Integrative Studies, Youth Services, Music

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