Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Additional Information
Timeline

Gisele Arias

Morrilton Medical Clinic
Russellville,AR
2
Languages
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented Medical Billing and Coding Specialist with 3 years of experience in billing operations, ensuring accurate coding and minimizing reimbursement errors. Skilled in medical billing software and knowledgeable in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems. Focused on improving revenue cycle management and reducing denials while fostering strong relationships with insurance companies and healthcare providers.

Work History

Senior Medical Billing Specialist

11 Months
Morrilton Medical Clinic | 09.2025 - Current
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of claims to insurance companies to commercial and government agencies.
  • Corrected and resubmitted rejected claims to secure payment.
  • Resolve complex billing issues and manage appeals process to reverse denial of payments decision.
  • Tracking insurance company, patient, and third-party payments.
  • Following up with patients and insurance companies for outstanding bills.
  • Resolved complex billing issues and managed appeals process to overturn payment denials.
  • Maintained accurate financial balances for accounts.
  • Balances.
  • Navigated insurance processes for claims submissions.
  • Portal, experience in amazing chart, Phreesia software, Epic Athena and veradigm software.
  • Gained experience managing client accounts and relationships.
  • Experience

Medical Billing Specialist

2 Years
American Medical Rental DME | 08.2023 - 08.2025
  • Gathered patient insurance and verified coverage for billing services. Accurately submitted insurance claims for Medicare and commercial Insurances by verifying patients. communication with providers and patients to ensure accurate services following up on claims, managing accounts receivable, handling claim denials, and ensuring compliance with payer guidelines, all while maintaining accurate patient billing and timely revenue cycle collection. -Assigning appropriate HCPCS codes items based on medical documentation to ensure correct billing. Electronically submitting medical claims to insurance companies according to payer guidelines. Monitored claim status, identified and addressed claim denials, and initiated appeals. Analyzed claim denials, identified coding errors, and implemented corrective actions to successfully resubmit claims. updated on medical billing regulations and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare laws.
  • Processed medical claims efficiently, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and payer requirements.
  • Analyzed billing data to identify discrepancies and resolved issues promptly, enhancing accuracy of submissions.
  • Trained junior staff on billing procedures and software utilization, fostering team development and knowledge sharing.

Float Medical Assistant

3 Years 8 Months
River Valley Primary Care Services | 12.2021 - 08.2025
  • Prepared rooms for patient arrival, gathered patient information for providers. Taking vital signs, updated patient medication and medical history. Administering injections by provider orders .Assisted physician with minor procedures, performed EKG, collected lab samples, and conducted in-clinic testing.. Scheduled patient referrals to specialists. Stock rooms weekly Cleaned examination rooms at the end of each day end of each day Translated medical information for Spanish-speaking patients Spanish speaking patients Performed blood draws for laboratory testing Assisted providers with medical procedures Provided wound care treatment Escorted patients to examination rooms for appointments to exam rooms Recorded patient vital signs Led educational sessions for patients regarding their health Answered a high volume of phone calls Verified and scheduled patient appointments Responsible for back office duties
  • Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures, ensuring smooth workflow.
  • Managed patient scheduling, optimizing appointment availability and reducing wait times.
  • Coordinated communication between medical staff and patients, enhancing service delivery experience.

Medical Assistant Back Office

2 Years 4 Months
Kirkland Medical Clinic | 04.2022 - 08.2024
  • Performed clinical skills under physician and Nurse Practitioners' supervision Assisted doctor with in-office procedures to ensure patient comfort and procedural accuracy Obtained patient vitals Provided patient support during appointments Perform EKG Processed medication refill requests Maintained cleanliness and organization of exam rooms clean and stocked schedule. Administered injections under physician supervision. Performed ECG. Assisted Providers with minor procedures. Assisted with lab draws.
  • Conducted vital signs assessments, maintaining high standards of patient care.
  • Administered patient care and assisted with medical procedures to ensure comfort and safety.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems for efficient data management.
  • Assisted in scheduling appointments, optimizing clinic flow, and reducing wait times for patients.

Education

Medical Assistant - Medical Field

Kaplan College | Riverside, CA | 12-2003

Medical Coding - Medical Billing And Coding

University of Little Rock | Remote | 10-2024

Certified medical billing and coding

High School Diploma

Alhambra Adult Education | Alhambra, CA | 11-2003

Skills

Insurance medical billing
Medical billing specialist experience
Medical billing
Claims management
Claims denial management
Claims processing
Claim appeals processing
Claims auditing
Claims analysis
Appeals
Revenue cycle management
Payment posting
Medical claims submission
Insurance investigations
Insurance provider collaboration
Insurance Verification
Insurance follow-up
DME
ICD-10
ICD-9
CPT coding
Medical terminology
Anatomy knowledge
Patient billing
Patient service
EHR management
EMR/EHR
Documentation review
Medical Collection
Debt collection
Data entry
Client interaction
Handling customer inquiries
Customer support
Administrative experience
Medical billing
Office experience
Clerical experience
Phone scheduling
Account management experience
Research
Problem-solving
Writing skills
Computer operation
Revenue cycle management
Phone etiquette
Patient scheduling systems
Patient interaction
HIPAA compliance
HIPAA
Medical insurance coverage verification
Medical office experience
Claims adjustment
Claims analysis
Claim denial management
Appeals management
Claims management
Medical insurance coverage verification
Claims processing
Claim processing

Certification

  • BLS Certification
  • Medical Coding Certification
  • Driver's License
  • Certified Coding Specialist
  • Medical Billing Certification
  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • RMA

Languages

English
Bilingual

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Senior Medical Billing Specialist

Morrilton Medical Clinic
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Medical Billing Specialist

American Medical Rental DME
08.2023 - 08.2025Read More

Medical Assistant Back Office

Kirkland Medical Clinic
04.2022 - 08.2024Read More

Float Medical Assistant

River Valley Primary Care Services
12.2021 - 08.2025Read More

Kaplan College

Medical Assistant from Medical Field
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University of Little Rock

Medical Coding from Medical Billing And Coding
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Alhambra Adult Education

High School Diploma
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Gisele Arias