Erin Ellis
Canton,MI
Summary
Dedicated Medical Biller with over 6 years' experience. Results-driven, skilled in data entry, billing software, and claims processing. Expertise in resolving billing discrepancies and maintaining patient data integrity, poised to contribute to efficient billing operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Biller
Trinity Health
Farmington Hills, Michigan
08.2019 - 03.2026
- Submitted electronic claims to various insurance carriers.
- Reviewed patient insurance information for accuracy and completeness, facilitating successful claims submission.
- Verified patient information and insurance eligibility prior to billing.
- Contacted insurance providers to verify insurance information and obtain billing authorization.
- Performed insurance verification, pre-certification and pre-authorization.
- Resolved billing discrepancies through effective communication with healthcare providers and patients, ensuring accurate claims processing.
- Communicated with insurance representatives to complete claims processing or resolve problem claims.
- Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
- Investigated past due invoices and delinquent accounts, contributing to revenue generation and minimizing unpaid accounts.
Clinician
Wellness Center Of Plymouth
Plymouth, Michigan
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported healthcare professionals by conducting patient assessments and contributing to treatment plans.
- Facilitated patient education on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Facilitated clear communication between patients and medical staff to enhance understanding and care.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding privacy of patient information.
- Conducted research on new treatments or therapies available for specific conditions.
- Attended staff meetings and provided feedback on ways to improve processes within the clinic setting.
- Gathered patient health history and vital signs through interviews to inform medical decision-making.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
Chiropractic Assistant
Mashike Chiropractic Wellness
Plymouth, Michigan
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Supported chiropractors during patient examinations and treatment procedures, ensuring quality care.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment rooms and equipment.
- Educated patients on chiropractic care and wellness practices.
- Handled patient intake forms and verified insurance information, facilitating smooth billing and treatment processes.
- Teamed with staff to improve patient experience and satisfaction through effective communication and service.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
Billing Clerk
Critical Signal Technologies
Novi, Michigan
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Maintained accurate records of customer accounts and daily transactions to ensure data integrity.
- Prepared invoices and statements for timely distribution to clients.
- Performed filing duties by sorting incoming mail, maintaining filing system, and organizing documents for easy retrieval.
- Processed invoices and payments accurately and promptly.
- Performed data import, scanning, or manual keying processes to verify invoice accuracy.
- Supported additional administrative duties to enhance overall office efficiency.
- Managed all payments processing, invoicing and collections tasks.
- Entered information into accounting software systems including QuickBooks and Excel spreadsheets.
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing/Reception
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI08-2018
Skills
- Patient billing
- Claims processing expertise
- Billing software proficiency
- Epic and Athena systems
- Payment processing and transactions
- Data entry and input
- CMS 1500 forms
- CPT evaluation and management
- ICD-10 familiarity
- Medical terminology
- EMR systems experience
- HIPAA compliance knowledge
- Customer relationship management
- Microsoft Excel skills
- Filing organization
- Windows operating system proficiency
- Cash handling and collection
- Customer service excellence
- X-ray knowledge
Certification
Medical Billing/Reception
Timeline
Medical Biller
Trinity Health
08.2019 - 03.2026
Clinician
Wellness Center Of Plymouth
01.2019 - 08.2019
Chiropractic Assistant
Mashike Chiropractic Wellness
07.2018 - 12.2018
Billing Clerk
Critical Signal Technologies
08.2017 - 04.2018
Certificate - Medical Billing/Reception
Schoolcraft College