Ernestina Garza-Benitez
Wellington,CO
Summary
Dedicated medical administrative and billing professional with 30+ years of experience supporting specialty practices and high-volume patient operations. Known for strong communication, professionalism, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Skilled in patient registration, insurance verification, payment posting, and full revenue cycle functions. Experienced in balancing daily financials and resolving patient and insurance A/R.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Receptionist | Billing Support
Anderson Podiatry Center
04.2024 - Current
- Welcome and check in/out patients; verify demographics and manage scheduling.
- Collect copays, deductibles, and patient balances.
- Balance daily sheets and prepare end-of-day reports.
- Support billing department with COB scanning and deposit preparation.
Medical Payment Poster | Biller | Revenue Cycle Specialist
Alpine Ear, Nose & Throat
01.2005 - 12.2022
- Posted daily patient and insurance payments; prepared and balanced deposits.
- Completed daily and month-end reconciliation.
- Entered E/M charges and patient documentation; verified insurance eligibility.
- Managed patient and insurance A/R to resolve outstanding balances.
- Worked with multiple medical billing and EHR systems.
Medical Payment Poster
Texas Cardiac Center
02.2003 - 12.2005
- Posted daily patient and insurance payments, including EOBs and remits.
- Balanced daily deposits.
- Utilized Medical Manager software.
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma - GED
Certified Nurse Aide - CNA
Front Range College
Skills
- Patient Registration & Check-In/Out
- Insurance Eligibility & Demographic Verification
- Payment Posting (Patient & Insurance)
- Revenue Cycle Management
- EOB & Remit Interpretation
- Charge Entry & Data Entry
- Patient A/R & Insurance A/R Follow-Up
- Daily & Month-End Balancing
- Professional Communication & Customer Service
- Works Well Independently
- Software: iSalus EHR, Centricity GE, Medical Manager, Mill Brooks, EPIC
Timeline
Medical Receptionist | Billing Support
Anderson Podiatry Center
04.2024 - Current
Medical Payment Poster | Biller | Revenue Cycle Specialist
Alpine Ear, Nose & Throat
01.2005 - 12.2022
Medical Payment Poster
Texas Cardiac Center
02.2003 - 12.2005
Certified Nurse Aide - CNA
Front Range College
High School Equivalency Diploma - GED
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Excellent communication with staff, providers, and patients
- Strong professionalism and reliability
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- 30+ years of experience in medical administrative roles