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Heather Harris

Heather Harris

Anderson,IN

Summary

Reliable professional with 10+ years experience in medical billing. Extremely motivated and personable excited to rejoin the workforce after an intentional career break and be a part of a team again. Believing in positive energy, growth and continuous learning with strong communicative skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TEAM MANAGEMENT LEAD REFUNDS

ZOTEC PARTNERS
02.2015 - 05.2021

Provided one on one training for 3 Supervisors and 7 department team members

Created, organized and presented monthly educational & team building meetings

Identified and rectified billing errors involving government providers resulting in a cost savings over $500,000.00

Cultivated better organization by streamlining job procedures with documentation

Implemented quarterly audits resulting in a 56% increase in job performance

Received multiple $500 bonuses for successfully completing high-demand tight deadline projects

Strived to create an environment where collaboration and coaching are valued in a positive atmosphere generating motivation for continuous learning and improvement



REFUND REPRESENTATIVE

ZOTEC PARTNERS
02.2008 - 09.2013

Validated and processed all patient and insurance refund requests

Investigated and resolved over-funded patient accounts within 60-days

Highly accomplished in all aspects of the revenue billing cycle

Ability to recognize posting or billing error trends and providing software enhancement ideas to improve functionality and productivity


  • Maintaining client over-funds within a 60-day time window taught me superior time management, organizational and problem-solving skills






Education

Associate Degree in Radiographic Science (AAS) -

IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Marion, IN
05.2007

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office, medical terminology and HIPAA regulations
  • Skilled in Medicare, Tricare and VA billing guidelines
  • Conducted attorney subpoenas
  • Validated and processed patient and insurance refund requests
  • Investigated and resolved over-funded patient accounts
  • Ability to recognize trends causing over-funds
  • Idea development and brainstorming
  • Patient demographics and insurance eligibility
  • Claim submission and A/R management
  • Analytics

Accomplishments

Managed our department's breast cancer awareness walk for 4 years raising over $5,000.00 for the charity

Phi Theta Kappa membership

4.0 GPA

CPR certified



Certification

  • 2007 - Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)


  • 2007 - Licensure for Radiologic Technologist (RT) from the Indiana State Department of Health

Timeline

TEAM MANAGEMENT LEAD REFUNDS

ZOTEC PARTNERS
02.2015 - 05.2021

REFUND REPRESENTATIVE

ZOTEC PARTNERS
02.2008 - 09.2013

Associate Degree in Radiographic Science (AAS) -

IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Heather Harris