Idalia Cheyka
Jefferson,GA
Summary
Dynamic Medical Billing Director with extensive experience at Jefferson Counseling & Psychiatric Services, specializing in revenue cycle management and policy development. Achieved significant profitability improvements through strategic financial planning while maintaining compliance and promoting teamwork. Core competencies include medical coding expertise and effective staff training.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Billing Director
Jefferson Counseling & Psychiatric Services
Jefferson, GA
08.2024 - Current
- Evaluated staffing needs and made recommendations concerning necessary personnel adjustments.
- Provided training to staff on coding, collection procedures and HIPAA regulations.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and insurers regarding patient coverage information.
- Created policies and procedures relating to medical coding practices, documentation requirements, collections processes.
- Generated reports summarizing revenue cycle performance metrics such as A and R days outstanding, denial rates.
- Monitored changes in government regulations affecting healthcare billing practices.
- Participated in meetings with senior management to discuss revenue goals and strategies.
- Developed and implemented financial strategies to maximize profits and reduce costs.
- Assisted in creating budgets for the medical practice's revenue cycle operations.
- Developed and implemented a new billing system for the medical office.
- Analyzed competitors and market trends to facilitate business growth.
Practice Office Manger
Milestone Pediatric Therapy Services
Athens, GA
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Implemented and maintained company protocols to facilitate smooth daily activities.
- Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
- Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
Credentialing and Billing Specialist
Southeast Medical Billing
Buford, GA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Performed accurate and fully compliant monthly closing processes, accruals and journal entries.
- Monitored accounts receivable activity to ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Enforced compliance with organizational policies and federal requirements regarding confidentiality.
- Tracked changes in legislation that could affect billing procedures.
Education
CPC - Certified Professional Coder - Medical Coding
AAPC
01-2022
Skills
- Medical coding
- Billing procedures
- Revenue cycle management
- Policy writing
- Financial analysis
- Staff training
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making capacity
- Accounts receivable management
- Compliance monitoring
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Cash flow management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Medical Billing Director
Jefferson Counseling & Psychiatric Services
08.2024 - Current
Practice Office Manger
Milestone Pediatric Therapy Services
09.2022 - 10.2023
Credentialing and Billing Specialist
Southeast Medical Billing
01.2019 - 01.2021
CPC - Certified Professional Coder - Medical Coding
AAPC
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