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Debra Boyden

Midville,GA

Summary

Experienced and dedicated professional with over 15 years in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, and Customer Service. Known for being adaptable, reliable, and easy to work with in fast-paced settings. Strong people and communication skills help me connect with staff, management, and clients alike. I take pride in being organized, detail-oriented, and a team player who’s always eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a company’s success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Counselor

The Oaks Bethany Skilled Nursing
Vidalia, GA
07.2024 - Current
  • Manage all business office operations for a 160-bed skilled nursing facility
  • Ensure accurate and timely medical billing, collections, and revenue cycle processes
  • Educate residents and family members on payment options including Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, Private Insurance, and Private Pay
  • Assist with Medicaid pending procedures, including application completion, documentation, and follow-up
  • Resolve billing discrepancies while maintaining compliant documentation of collection activity, correspondence, and payment arrangements
  • Prepare financial and operational reports including revenue summaries, accounts receivable aging, and bad debt write-offs
  • Support executive leadership with data-driven financial insights

Revenue Cycle Manager

Comfort Creek Skilled Nursing
Wadley, Georgia
10.2019 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw full revenue cycle management for a 98-bed skilled nursing facility
  • Managed medical billing, denial management, and collections for Medicare, Medicaid, VA, Hospice, Managed Care, and Private Pay
  • Assisted residents and families with Medicaid pending applications and eligibility documentation
  • Ensured accurate payment posting, reconciliation, and compliance with payer guidelines
  • Reduced accounts receivable days outstanding through proactive payer communication
  • Completed month-end close and generated billing and collection reports for corporate accounting
  • Maintained Resident Fund Accounts in compliance with Medicaid regulations
  • Achieved a 95% internal audit score through thorough documentation and adherence to state and company policies

Hunan Resources / Payroll Manager

Vero Health & Rehab of Wadley
Wadley, GA
10.2015 - 05.2019
  • Provided operational leadership across human resources, payroll, and benefits administration
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and employee records management
  • Administered employee benefits and served as liaison with insurance providers and corporate leadership
  • Prepared and processed payroll for 100+ employees
  • Maintained licensure tracking, vendor contracts, and compliance documentation
  • Assisted with accounts payable and administrative operations

Supported deficiency-free State Survey audits for three consecutive years

Skills

  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • H/R & Payroll
  • Communication and Customer Service
  • Time management and multitasking
  • Organized, detail-oriented
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Point Click Care and MatrixCare software
  • 10 Key Typing

Accomplishments

Financial Counselor:
Reduced A/R by 85% and Medicaid Pending by 75% first year in office

Timeline

Financial Counselor

The Oaks Bethany Skilled Nursing
07.2024 - Current

Revenue Cycle Manager

Comfort Creek Skilled Nursing
10.2019 - 06.2024

Hunan Resources / Payroll Manager

Vero Health & Rehab of Wadley
10.2015 - 05.2019
Debra Boyden