Elizabeth Foster
Port Richey,FL
Summary
An enterprising individual with extensive experience in medical billing, specializing most recently with NJ PIP and workers compensation, and related carrier relationships. Excelling in denial management and the appeals process, attorney interactions, provider relations and fair credit and collections processes. Relevant skills in the provider credentialing process, provider contract negotiations, charge and data entry, precertification process, payment posting and insurance verification process, makes an excellent candidate for a company looking for a dynamic and effective billing and collections employee. Combined with reliability, organization, strong knowledge of payers and medical as well as insurance terminology, exceptional attention to detail and strict adherence to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations, a valuable asset for any medical billing team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Director
Performance Health Clinics
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with CEO on special projects for improvement of revenue flow initiatives aimed at reducing payment processing time, resulting in improved cash flow for the company.
- Conducted periodic reviews of billing procedures to identify areas for optimization and eliminate redundancies in processes.
- Reviewed billing problems, researched issues, and resolved concerns.
- Managed monthly billing process to complete billings and returns to meet company revenue recognition policies.
- Trained and mentored staff on procedures, compliance requirements, and collections techniques.
Medical Biller
MDN Medical Billing
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Responsible for timely and accurate claims submission to insurance carriers for payment
- Swift and accurate payment posting of reimbursements to corresponding accounts for resolution of accounts receivable
- Trained onboarding team members in account management
- Conducted regular audits of billing records to ensure accuracy and completeness, enhancing overall financial performance for the practice.
Medical Biller
New Jersey Spine Center
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Responsible for proper claims appeals and arbitration preparations for motor vehicle and workers compensation for pain management and spine surgery claims
- Project management, claims resolution, payment posting and assisting with the preauthorization process.
Medical Claims Supervisor
Atlantic Imaging Group, LLC
09.2013 - 03.2018
- Responsible for proper claims appeals and arbitration preparations for motor vehicle and workers compensation related imaging studies
- Project management and claims resolution of problematic claims
- Supervised 4-6 employees in medical claims submission and posting department, assisting in resolution of problematic claims and daily maintenance issues, as well as proper reimbursement posting and resolution
- Trained onboarding team members in daily tasks and problem resolution
Patient Service Representative
Diagnostic Radiology Associates of Morristown at Cedar Knolls
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Responsible for patient preparation liaison that involved the scheduling, checking in and prescreening of patients for radiology diagnostic testing and technician assistance.
Medical Biller
Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants
02.2013 - 09.2013
- Responsible for hospital billing and coding, payment posting, proper appeals and claim resolution to commercial insurance carriers, medicare and personal injury and worker's compensation insurances.
Medical Biller, Accounts Receivable
Chester Psychotherapy Group
06.2009 - 05.2013
- Responsible for charge entry and claims submission to commercial insurance carriers, payment posting, appeals, preauthorizations, insurance verification, claims resolution, provider credentialing and contract negotiation.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with insurance payers for contractual reimbursements
- Conducted regular audits of billing records to ensure accuracy and completeness, enhancing overall financial performance for the practice.
Administrative Assistant
Family Chiropractic Center of Denville
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Responsible for insurance verification, charge entry, appeals, preauthorizations, reception and administration.
Education
HIPAA Certification
Scottsdale, AZVeterinary Technician
County College of Morris
Randolph, NJWhippany Park High School
Whippany, NJ06.2004
Skills
- Proficient with multiple platforms of billing and EHR software, including: NextGen, Kareo, Allscripts PM & EHR, Centricity, ERIS, Therapist Helper and EDInsight
- Critical Thinking
- Collections Management
- Multitasking
- Conflict Resolution
- Medical Billing
- Revenue Cycle Optimization
- Decision Making
- Organizational Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
References
- Zuzana Juhasova, Former Coworker at Atlantic Imaging Group, (973) 703-9337
- Michael Selitto, Coworker at Performance Health Clinics, (201) 919-2273
- Yvonne Marzano, Former supervisor at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants, (973) 270-7374
Timeline
Billing Director
Performance Health Clinics
03.2021 - Current
Medical Biller
MDN Medical Billing
09.2018 - 03.2021
Medical Biller
New Jersey Spine Center
03.2018 - 09.2018
Medical Claims Supervisor
Atlantic Imaging Group, LLC
09.2013 - 03.2018
Patient Service Representative
Diagnostic Radiology Associates of Morristown at Cedar Knolls
07.2013 - 05.2014
Medical Biller
Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants
02.2013 - 09.2013
Medical Biller, Accounts Receivable
Chester Psychotherapy Group
06.2009 - 05.2013
Administrative Assistant
Family Chiropractic Center of Denville
05.2008 - 06.2010
HIPAA Certification
Veterinary Technician
County College of Morris
Whippany Park High School
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