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Elizabeth Villarreal

Spring Valley,CA

Summary

Patient-focused Medical Assistance/ Patient Financial Rep 15 + years of experience. Expert in all elements of patient care and successful in working as part of team to treat wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Financial Services Representative

Sharp Healthcare
San Diego, CA
01.2020 - Current
  • Processed payments accurately and efficiently in a timely manner. With PAYMATE in a remote setting.
  • Assisted in the maintenance of patient accounts to ensure accuracy of information including demographic, insurance and financial data.
  • Handled credit card processing activities such as refunds, disputes, and chargebacks in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Explaining patients statements and medical care, correcting incorrect coding and billing.
  • Billing for Sharp Hospital, Sharp SRS Clinics, Prayers queue and specialty queue.

EPIC Experience

  • EPIC Training: Completed comprehensive EPIC training, developing proficiency in various healthcare administrative and financial modules. -
  • Payment Processing
  • Processed patient payments through EPIC, ensuring accuracy and timely posting to patient accounts.
  • Discrepancy Management

Filed and resolved discrepancies on patient accounts within EPIC, maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

  • Refund Processing

Facilitated refunds through EPIC, ensuring adherence to policies and accurate return of funds to patients and insurance providers.

  • Insurance Updates

Updated insurance information and corrected errors in EPIC, ensuring correct billing and reducing claim rejections

Front Desk Receptionist

Marque Urgent Care
La Mesa, CA
02.2019 - 04.2022
  • Collected copays and co-insurances
  • Greeted patients at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Entered and updated sensitive patient information during check-ins and room changes.
  • Trained new team members on company procedures, customer service and issue resolution.
  • Recorded patient vital signs, medical history, medications, allergies, immunization dates, test results, and other relevant information into EHR system.
  • Performed various clerical duties such as filing paperwork, faxing documents, photocopying records.

Medical Assistant/Front End Customer Service Associate

Planned Parenthood
San Diego, CA
11.2009 - 12.2018
  • Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations. Verified patient insurance and submitted patient referrals for specialty services.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation of all cases in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of case management plans to ensure clients' needs were met.
  • Developed relationships with other social service providers to coordinate client care.

Education

GED -

The Commonwealth of Texas - Bryan, TX
Bryan

Medical Assistance/ Administrative

UEI College Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA

Microsoft Word, Windows XP, Outlook And Word.

Typing And Computer Classes
Chula Vista, CA

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Claims Processing
  • Insurance Verification
  • Payment Collection
  • Financial Counseling
  • Medical Terminology
  • Payment Processing
  • Financial Documentation
  • Investigative research
  • Account Investigation
  • Correspondence Writing
  • Adjustment posting
  • Bill processing
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Managing records
  • Gathering referrals
  • Educating families
  • Coaching patients
  • Patient assistance
  • Care Planning
  • Referral Coordination
  • Medical billing and coding
  • Centricity / Finesse/ Excel/ EPIC
  • EMR / EHR/Next Gen
  • Patient Billing
  • Collections experience
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Medical Billing

Timeline

Patient Financial Services Representative

Sharp Healthcare
01.2020 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

Marque Urgent Care
02.2019 - 04.2022

Medical Assistant/Front End Customer Service Associate

Planned Parenthood
11.2009 - 12.2018

GED -

The Commonwealth of Texas - Bryan, TX

Medical Assistance/ Administrative

UEI College Chula Vista

Microsoft Word, Windows XP, Outlook And Word.

Typing And Computer Classes
Elizabeth Villarreal