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Demetria Chatman

Cliffwood,NJ

Summary

Efficient billing professional with 18 years of experience. Productive and diligent with passion for resolving discrepancies through attention to detail and creative problem-solving. Passionate about perpetuating company values through impeccable work ethic and drive.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.



Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Billing Analyst

Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
08.2015 - 02.2023
  • Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
  • Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
  • Audited and corrected billing and posting documents for accuracy.
  • Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.

The Billing Analyst is responsible for analysis of the Medical Center's billing functions for all network services


Assists Billing Management with system testing, upgrades, modifications and mandated regulatory changes


Identifies billing issues and recommends possible solutions to increase productivity, maximize cash collections, and improve the revenue cycle


This position will offer a hybrid working schedule and will require some onsite avaialability


Utilizes billing system reports for analysis, identifies trends and developments; presents findings to Billing Management


Assists with the resolution of the billing system and edit issues as they arise


Keeps Manager informed of all system issues and consults for direction as necessary


Performs testing for new or upgraded systems and applications; analyzes actual vs. expected results; performs root causes analysis as necessary; prepares written documentation, spreadsheets, and/or a summary of findings for Management as necessary


Assesses the impact of new billing requirements on the operation and recommends procedural or system changes as necessary


Assists with implementation of automation or other efficiencies upon identification of opportunities


Performs reconciliation of electronic transactions


Identifies errors and performs root cause analysis when rejections are identified; documents results


Performs or assists with specialized billing functions (i.e., list billing, cosmetic, global, research, hard copy attachments, grants); may assist with day to day billing functions when necessary


Provides assistance with maintaining current and accurate written departmental policies and procedures


Evaluates actual vs. planned performance and metrics, presents and communicates possible opportunities


Identifies and suggests resolution for problems involving departments which affect billing productivity or data quality


Maintains accurate notes and electronic documentation of findings; documents requirements, expectations and/or deadlines to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks


Initiates contact with insurance companies as necessary to investigate or resolve payer/edit issues


Maintains working knowledge of the claims scrubber system (currently ePremis) and the Medical Center's main information system (i.e., Epic)


Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior


Other duties and/or projects as assigned


Trained department on new billing system EPIC.

Education

High School Diploma -

Perth Amboy High School
Perth Amboy, NJ
06.2003

Skills

Credit Adjustments

  • Review Documents
  • Report Compiling
  • Revenue Analysis
  • Discrepancy Reconciliation
  • Account Posting
  • Mail Sorting and Correspondence
  • Work Coordination
  • Corrective Actions
  • Process Payments
  • Collections
  • Time and Billing
  • Solving Problems
  • Special Projects
  • Correct Errors

Additional Information

I also worked at Raritan Bay Medical Center for 11 years, under the same position.

I was a customer rep. and cahier at Raritan Bay,

The cashiers duties were to reconcile company checks and patient payments.

Timeline

Senior Billing Analyst

Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
08.2015 - 02.2023

High School Diploma -

Perth Amboy High School
Demetria Chatman