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Darlene Hollis

Accounts Receivable
Swansea,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated Office Manager with in-depth knowledge and progressive experience in dental and medical practice environments. Demonstrating comprehensive business acumen in all facets of clinical office operations, regulatory compliance and patient-centered, superior-quality service. Effective co-leader adept at employee training and supervision, inventory oversight and database administration. Well-versed in accounts receivable functions, patient and workflow optimization and scheduling coordination for multiple doctors with extensive calendar obligations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Guard

GardaWorld Security
05.2020 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.

Office Manager

Mid City Dental
11.2016 - Current
  • Managed billing, collections and follow up of insurance receivables for all payers.
  • Follow-up on rejections, denials, errors. Provided additional documentation, narratives, medical necessity, etc.
  • Supervised Administrative Assistants.
  • Achieved revenue goals with successful management of patient scheduling, receivables and miscellaneous operations expenses.
  • Managed office within budget guidelines for clerical and auxiliary supply purchases, equipment upgrades and labor costs.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Executed operational standards flawlessly in full compliance with established policies, procedures and government regulations.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented coaching program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Ensured all patient insurance coverage and benefits active and in practice management system for treatment plans.
  • Researched and resolved complex claims issues within a timely manner preventing unnecessary write-offs.
  • Evaluated claims for accuracy and completeness and researched missing data.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies between patient information and claims data.
  • Followed up on denied claims to verify timely patient payment and resolution.
  • Responded to all correspondence from insurance companies.
  • Processed insurance payments and maintained accurate documentation of payments.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
  • Generated end of month and end of year reports.
  • Negotiated insurance contracts and fees.
  • Credentialing and revalidation of insurance plans.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration

Concordia Seminary
St Louis, MO
06.2004

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Critical Thinking
  • Electronic Health Records Systems
  • Financial and Operational Reporting
  • Aging Report Creation
  • Database Maintenance
  • Account Analysis
  • Performance Improvement
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Monthly Close Reporting
  • Aging Balance Management
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Monthly Reconciliations
  • Billing and Collections
  • Research and Analysis

Timeline

Security Guard

GardaWorld Security
05.2020 - Current

Office Manager

Mid City Dental
11.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration

Concordia Seminary
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