Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Receptionist

Denise Ochoa

Ropesville,TX

Summary

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Billing Specialist

Lubbock Artificial Limb and Brace
Lubbock, TX
01.1998 - Current
  • Submitted claims to insurance companies and researched and resolved denials and explanations of benefit rejections.
  • Contacted insurance providers to verify insurance information and obtain billing authorization.
  • Processed and sent invoices, adjustments and credit memos to customers.
  • Answered customer invoice questions and resolved issues discovered during invoicing and collection process.
  • Managed account receivables to maintain payments within net terms.
  • Reviewed vendor documentation to comply with payment guidelines.
  • Recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered by preparing statements, bills or invoices.
  • Researched and resolved billing inconsistencies and errors through individual and collaborative analysis.
  • Input payment history and other financial data to keep customer accounts up-to-date in system.
  • Performed insurance verification, pre-certification and pre-authorization.
  • Monitored past due accounts and pursued collections on outstanding invoices.
  • Checked claims coding for accuracy with ICD-10 standards.
  • Managed numerous client accounts to track and collect money owed.
  • Submitted claims to insurance companies.
  • Generated and distributed month-end statements for customers and resolved related concerns.
  • Managed all payments processing, invoicing and collections tasks.
  • Weighed envelopes containing statements to determine correct postage and affix postage.
  • Collected, posted and managed patient account payments.
  • Answered customer questions to maintain high satisfaction levels.
  • Assessed billing statements for correct diagnostic codes and identified problems with coding.

Medical Receptionist

Lubbock Artificial Limb and Brace
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
  • Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
  • Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff.
  • Straightened up waiting room to maintain neat and organized space.
  • Greeted each patient pleasantly and offered desk sheet for easy sign-in.
  • Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
  • Processed patient payments and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Informed patients of financial responsibilities prior to rendering services.
  • Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
  • Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flows.
  • Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
  • Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.

Education

High School Diploma -

Colorado High School
Colorado City, TX
05-1987

Skills

  • Payment posting
  • Claims Processing
  • Medical billing and collections
  • Collections
  • Payment Processing
  • Billing dispute resolution
  • Billing statement management
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Billing statement review
  • Insurance claims
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Reminder calls
  • Medical Records Management
  • Medical billing and coding
  • Insurance Verification
  • Payment collection

Affiliations

• Family Caregiver
• Provide care and support for both children and grandchildren, fostering a nurturing and loving environment.
• Manage household responsibilities, ensuring a clean and organized home.
• Coordinate schedules and activities for family members, balancing multiple priorities effectively.
• Household Management
• Maintain a well-organized home through efficient cleaning, meal planning, and budgeting.
• Implement organizational systems to enhance household efficiency and comfort.
• Oversee household projects and improvements, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.

These are some of my best qualities.

Timeline

Billing Specialist

Lubbock Artificial Limb and Brace
01.1998 - Current

Medical Receptionist

Lubbock Artificial Limb and Brace

High School Diploma -

Colorado High School
Denise Ochoa