Overview

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ERIN CHEFALAS

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care & Insurance Coordinator

Dr. Matthew Cohen, MD

Long Beach, NY

01.2025 - Current

Schedule patient appointments and manage daily provider calendars
Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorizations prior to visits
Collect and process copays while maintaining HIPAA compliance

Staff Accountant

Goldgrab CPA PLLC

Lynbrook, NY

01.2024 - 01.2025

Prepared and filed individual and business tax returns in compliance with federal and state regulations
Utilized Lacerte and ProSystem fx Tax software to ensure accurate and timely tax returns
Conducted tax research and applied current tax laws to optimize client outcomes

Post-production Accountant

Trevanna Post, Inc.

New York, NY

01.2022 - 01.2024

Ensure on-time crew payroll; processed and documented accurately and in accordance with standards and regulations
Schedule and track financial transaction across multiple projects and teams
Manage and organize accounts payable by processing approved payments

Billing Assistant

Maximum Motion Physical Therapy

Bayshore, NY

01.2019 - 01.2022

Process patient charges, submit insurance claims, and follow up on unpaid or denied claims
Ensure patients’ insurance details are up to date and verify coverage before services are provided
Communicate with insurance companies to resolve billing discrepancies and appeal denied claims

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

SUNY College of Old Westbury

Old Westbury, NY

01-2022

Associate Degree in Applied Science - Fashion Business Management

Fashion Institute of Technology