Ensure that all patient paperwork is filled out correctly and all necessary information has been captured at the time of collection
Update and maintain patient information and records, as necessary, while ensuring patients complete privacy,observing HIPAA regulations into laboratory information system.
Perform and follow specimen collection protocol for specimen collection.
Monitor and maintain supplies and supply records for all clinic/office needs. Communicating to lab any supply request in a timely manner.
Securely and safely package & label all prepared specimens for shipment to laboratory facilities.
Completed in-house testing procedures for quick results.
Printed results reports and submitted for review.
Adhered to compliance standards for confidentiality, accuracy and safety.
Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
Ability to work with patients in a professional and compassionate manner.
Ability to communicate effectively with clinic provider and laboratory management.
Travel and or commute to other clinic and fill in as necessary.
Billing Specialist
Crown Vision Center
07.2019 - 12.2020
Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
Liaised between patients, insurance companies, and billing office.
Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
Communicated effectively and extensively with other departments to resolve claims issues.
Verified insurance of patients to determine eligibility.
Precisely evaluated and verified benefits and eligibility.
Identified and resolved patient billing and payment issues.
Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
Reconciled accounts receivable to general ledger.
Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
Collaborated with customers to resolve disputes.
Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
Customer Service
Crown Vision Center
11.2017 - 06.2019
Schedule appointment throughout the company.
Resolved customer billing errors by researching issues in system, asking open-ended questions, and determining root causes of problems.
Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
Developed working relationships with internal and external customers while assisting with account management duties.
Optician
Crown Vision
10.2016 - 11.2017
Provide the best customer service experience
Assist customers with fitting of eyeglasses and contacts
Adjust and dispense eyeglasses and contacts
Select and education customer of lenses needed for their prescription
Schedule appointment
Billing of insurance.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Challenge Unlimited
02.2015 - 09.2016
Recruiting of professionals throughout the organization
Reviewing applicants
Interviewing
Creating a pool of qualified candidates
Discerning of the right applicants to send to the managers.
Store Manager
Crown Vision
01.2011 - 01.2015
Manages retail activities & personnel to maintain an environment which delivers a patient experience which meets Crowns stated expectation
Responsible for training and coaching opticians in successful sales techniques required to meet stated office goals
Perform activities required to sell professional services and eyewear products to meet patient needs
Perform activities required to assure complete patient care resolutions
Manages daily retail operations to include opening/closing, staffing, inventory, displays, remaking of patients orders, visual appearance, etc
Responsible for cash handling and balancing retail cash receipts and making bank deposit
Participate with District Manager in development of annual sales forecasting for the store
Analyze data & completing reports required to track, cost sales/ promotions, etc
Personnel responsibilities to include, recommendations re staffing, performance management, timesheet, PR, Records of Time Off, schedules, training, etc
Conduct regular, formal meetings with direct reports.
Education
GED -
Southwestern Illinois College
Granite City, IL
Skills
Customer Billing
Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Client Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Effective Communication
Performance Evaluations
Rapport and relationship building
Brand Development
New Business Development
Account Management
Timeline
Specimen Collector
Radeas Lab
01.2021 - 08.2024
Billing Specialist
Crown Vision Center
07.2019 - 12.2020
Customer Service
Crown Vision Center
11.2017 - 06.2019
Optician
Crown Vision
10.2016 - 11.2017
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Challenge Unlimited
02.2015 - 09.2016
Store Manager
Crown Vision
01.2011 - 01.2015
GED -
Southwestern Illinois College
Similar Profiles
Tiarra KellamTiarra Kellam
Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor at Radeas LabPhlebotomist/Specimen Processor at Radeas Lab