Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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DEBBIE BERMEA

Trinity Health
San Antonio,TX
19
years of professional experience

Friendly CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE promoting a background in keeping sensitive patient data confidential while maintaining knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and private policy benefits. Possessing great relationship building and communication skills. Looking to tackle new challenges with a department that values dynamic skills and a strong work ethic.

Work History

Customer Service Representative, Remote

3 Years 5 Months
Trinity Health | 11.2022 - 04.2026
  • Resolved patient inquiries through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient interactions and transactions using CRM software.
  • Assisted in training new team members on customer service protocols and systems.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex customer issues efficiently.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both patient and the company alike.
  • Conducted training sessions for team members, ensuring consistent level of service across team.
  • Participated in training programs to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.
  • Resolved escalated patient issues, restoring confidence in company's commitment to service excellence.
  • Investigated and resolved patient inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Maintain HIPAA compliance in every interaction.
  • Extensive knowledge of health insurance types, coverages, benefits, billing practices, coding, insurance followup.

Assoc Admin/Insurance Collector/Financial Services

6 Years 10 Months
University Health System | 01.2016 - 11.2022
  • Observed strict procedures to protect sensitive patient information, including medical records and payment data, as well as HIPAA regulations
  • Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits
  • Assured timely verification of insurance benefits following denials and zero-pays
  • Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and coverage
  • Resubmitted claims to Billers after change in plan or account adjustment editing to achieve financial targets and reduce outstanding debt
  • Employed effective time management and prioritization when dealing with coordination of workload and reports
  • Ensured compliance with policies and quality standards to maintain consistency in quality of insurance collections
  • Insurance and benefits verification
  • Obtain preauthorizations for procedures and appointments

Independent Executive Director/Sales

3 Years 2 Months
SOUTH HILL DESIGNS | 11.2012 - 01.2016
  • Team management of 800 international independent sales consultants / Personal sales

Medical Transcriptionist

3 Years 4 Months
MD-IT, WordSmith, America's Pride | 12.2006 - 04.2010

Education

Bachelor of Arts - INTERIOR DESIGNED

THE ART INSTITUTE OF SAN ANTONIO | San Antonio, TX | 2012

Degree incomplete

Associate of Science - Accounting

University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac - Fond Du | Fond du Lac, WI | 1997

Diploma - Medical Information Technology

Medical Transcription Education Center (M-TEC) | Fairlawn, OH | 2006

Skills

Insurance verification
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Critical thinking
Customer service
HIPAA compliance
Staff training
training development
mentoring
Medicare
Medicaid
government
commercial insurance knowledge
Insurance plan verification
Epic
CRM
and Legacy billing systems
Data & database management

Timeline

Customer Service Representative, Remote

Trinity Health
11.2022 - 04.2026Read More

Assoc Admin/Insurance Collector/Financial Services

University Health System
01.2016 - 11.2022Read More

Independent Executive Director/Sales

SOUTH HILL DESIGNS
11.2012 - 01.2016Read More

Medical Transcriptionist

MD-IT, WordSmith, America's Pride
12.2006 - 04.2010Read More

THE ART INSTITUTE OF SAN ANTONIO

Bachelor of Arts from INTERIOR DESIGNED
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University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac - Fond Du

Associate of Science from Accounting
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Medical Transcription Education Center (M-TEC)

Diploma from Medical Information Technology
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DEBBIE BERMEA