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Holly Zimmer

Billing Specialist
Troy,IL

Summary

Highly organized and experienced Billing Specialist and Claim Manager with excellent relationship building, problem solving and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Billing Specialist and Claim Manager

Hamlin and Burton
01.2024 - Current

Billing Specialist -

  • Thoroughly review and analyze legal invoices provided by Law Firms for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with billing guidelines, ensuring that all charges are reasonable and appropriately documented.
  • Apply billing guidelines on all legal invoices to assess the appropriateness of charges and expenses. Collaborate with attorneys, Law Firms, and external vendors to address billing discrepancies, resolve billing-related issues, and ensure clear communication throughout the billing review process independently.
  • Maintain accurate and organized records of reviewed invoices, adjustments made, and correspondence related to billing disputes or adjustments.

Claim Manager-

  • Stay up-to-date with regulations and industry trends to ensure accurate interpretation and application in legal matters for all Medical Malpractice claims.
  • Research regulations according to CMS Guidelines and State Regulatory Statutes for Practitioners in all 50 states.
  • Open and acknowledgment incoming claims and determine
  • Maintain over 500 files independently for Regulatory Reporting

Medical Paralegal (Hybrid)

O'Brien Law Firm
10.2018 - 12.2023
  • Maintain HIPPA privacy with each client
  • Through review of all medical records and provide medical chronology for Attorney review
  • Draft correspondence to counsel, experts, and healthcare facilities
  • Assist Litigation Department and complete e-filing
  • Assist law firms and legal departments with records/invoices
  • Provide administrative assistance for managing Attorney and outside counsel
  • Maintain a working relationship with outside counsel and experts

Settlement Paralegal

O'Brien Law Firm
09.2012 - 10.2018
  • Deposit and process all settlement money/client funds/referral fees
  • Ensure wire transfers are received and deposited accordingly
  • Coordinate fee transfers and oversee spreadsheets for depositing all funds
  • Assist with client accounts/expenses to ensure funds are paid correctly under MO Law

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
12.2006 - 12.2008

Skills

Self-motivated and team player

Problem-Solving

Forward thinking

Highly organized with ability to prioritize

Invoice processing

Claims processing

Invoicing proficiency

Dispute resolution

Certification

Licensed Florida Adjuster

Timeline

Billing Specialist and Claim Manager

Hamlin and Burton
01.2024 - Current

Medical Paralegal (Hybrid)

O'Brien Law Firm
10.2018 - 12.2023

Settlement Paralegal

O'Brien Law Firm
09.2012 - 10.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Southwestern Illinois College
12.2006 - 12.2008
Holly ZimmerBilling Specialist