Enthusiastic and motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently . Offering 10+ years of medical experience and passion for helping patients improve health and wellness and devoted to providing compassionate care. Well-trained and always eager to learning new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Charge Entry Specialist, Behavioral Health, TMS
Caduceus Healthcare (Remote)
Montgomery, NJ
11.2021 - Current
Manages over 50+ behavioral health claims for TMS as received daily in claims work inbox.
Perform reviews and coordinate with other department teams for resolving claim issues on missing information such as eligibility, authorizations, referrals, provider's credentialing issues, and denial reasons.
Responsible for reviewing codes and completing charge corrections to ensure accuracy of ICD-10 diagnosis codes and CPT procedure codes per insurance payor requirements
Reviews clinical reports to confirm accuracy of CPT codes and diagnosis codes.
Ensure that claims are clear prior to submitting to payors.
Update patient's file to document actions taken on claims.
Perform other duties assigned as relates to claims.
Referral Coordinator
Family Healthcare Associates, Family Medicine
Arlington, TX
03.2018 - 11.2021
Managed and expedited high priority outpatient referral request, as ordered by doctor, for hospital admissions for outpatient services such as radiology, diagnostic testing, and therapy.
Managed and handled incoming phone calls from patients and doctor offices requesting referrals.
Called and interacted with insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of patients.
Submitted medical records to obtain precertification to insurance companies to approve benefits.
Coordinated with doctors and patients to find and determine cost-effective options for medical services in case of patient self pay alternative.
Followed up with patients and referring doctor's office to inquire about experience and obtained progress reports and medical records.
Worked with patients to schedule tests procedures and specialist visits.
Maintained confidentiality of patient health records and condition to safeguard their health information.
Certified Medical Assistant - PRN
All Medical Personnel Healthcare Staffing Agency
Dallas, TX
05.2014 - 03.2018
Worked temporary at various medical practices; rooming patients; taking vitals, reasons for visit; health history, medications, and allergies
Performed lab testing, blood draws, injections EKGs, visions screenings, and school physicals.
Assisted with exams and other clinical support.
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Southwest Women′s Healthcare Associates- OB/GYN
Olympia Fields, IL
02.2006 - 07.2014
Worked as team lead to support both front and back office work flows; handled triage phone calls and informed doctors for advise to instruct patients or medications.
Supervised 4 Medical Assistants; managed schedules daily for accurate flow of scheduled visits and cancellations.
Assisted office manager with daily clinic operations and workflows; adequate staffing and office needs.
Checked billing encounter slips to ensure all pertinent patient's visit information, such as updated demographics, diagnosis/CPT codes, and charges are entered by providers before submitting to billing.
Assisted with new hires; helped to conduct onboarding training.
Communicated with pharmacists daily in regards to medications; submitted requests via electronic submissions.
Advised and instructed patients on medication regimens, procedures, lab results, visits per provider.
Processed family medical leave of absence for short term disability.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Billing/ Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
01.2018
Associate of Science - Healthcare Management
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
02.2017
Skills
Healthcare Education
Professional Development
Electronic Health Records Systems
Team Leadership
Office Organization
Patient Relations/Clinical Support
Medical Coding/Billing
CPT Codes/ICD-10
Charge Entry
Medical Terminology
Referral Processing
Insurance Verification/Authorization
Effective Multitasking
Attention to Detail
Excellent communication and Interpersonal Skills
HIPPA Compliance
Patient Privacy
EMR Systems: Athena, Nextgen, Greenway, Epic, ECW
Certification
American Medical Technologist Certification Agency, Rosemont, Illinois - Registered Medical Assistant
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Asst #108764 2/2022 through 2/2025
BLS/AED Certified
Illinois School Of Health Careers for Medical Assisting- 8/1999
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
Albert Schweitzer
Timeline
Charge Entry Specialist, Behavioral Health, TMS
Caduceus Healthcare (Remote)
11.2021 - Current
Referral Coordinator
Family Healthcare Associates, Family Medicine
03.2018 - 11.2021
Certified Medical Assistant - PRN
All Medical Personnel Healthcare Staffing Agency
05.2014 - 03.2018
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Southwest Women′s Healthcare Associates- OB/GYN
02.2006 - 07.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Billing/ Coding