Patient Account Specialist with background in billing and collections, records management and maintenance and appointment setting. Desires a role in a medical office environment, revenue based company or hospital setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY
12.2021 - Current
Transcribed Referral's
Scheduled Pediatric appointments for multiple specialty groups
Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.
Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as initial contact point for medical office visits.
Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.
SR Collections Specialist/Analyst
Optum 360 INC
Louisville, KY
10.2018 - 12.2021
Performed re-billing of claims with changes such as CPT/HCPCS, Revenue codes, ICD-10 Diagnosis and procedure code, charge thresholds, present of Admission, Admission and discharge sources.
Resolve and review accounts received directly from Manager/Director
Assist with Worklist issues.
Updated weekly Apprev summary to provide to leadership.
Create weekly master report including Medicare, Medicaid and team work report.
Provided assistance with special projects and reports for business needs.
Assist Apprev team with daily workflow questions.
Patient Account Specialist
Conifer Health Solutions
Louisville, KY
03.2018 - 09.2018
Full time/ 40 Hrs weekly
Verified patients' eligibility and claims status with insurance agencies
Meticulously identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical documentation
Worked traditional KY and IN Medicaid claims.
Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
Reviewed and resolved claim issues captured in TES/CLAIMS edits and the clearing house
Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, possible insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under their policies when applicable.
Worked closely with insurance agencies, provider reps and patients to resolve accounts.
Account Receivable Analyst
Medsynergies Inc
Louisville, KY
09.2017 - 12.2017
Full time/ 40 Hrs Weekly
Use of Groupcast, Sovera, Allscripts, Centricity, Pinicale, Cerner and payer websites for daily job functions.
Worked secondary claims.
submitted electronic/paper claims.
Identified and resolved patient billing and payment issues.
Confidently and adeptly handled claim denials and/or appeals.
Examined patients insurance coverage, deductibles, possible insurance carrier payments and remaining balances.
Precisely evaluated and verified benefits and eligibility.
Maintained and updated collections tracking spreadsheets to help organize payment information.
Negotiated with accountholders to devise repayment plans and minimize collections receivables.
Patient Account Specialist
Conifer Health Solutions
Louisville, KY
9 2016 - 8 2017
Full time/ 40 Hrs Weekly
Verified patients’ eligibility and claims status with insurance agencies.
Meticulously identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical documentation.
Thoroughly researched newly identified diagnoses and/or medical procedures to expand skills and knowledge.
Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry.
Maintained strict patient and physician confidentiality.
Actively maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third party requirements regarding billing.
Accurately posted and sent out all medical claims.
Submitted electronic/paper claims documentation for timely filing.
Responded to correspondence from insurance companies.
Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
Maintained and updated collections tracking spreadsheet to help organize payment information.
Reviewed and resolved claim issues captured in TES/CLAIMS edits and the clearing house.
Examined patients’ insurance coverage, deductibles, possible insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under their policies when applicable.
Updated patient financial information to guarantee accuracy.
Appeals Specialist
Humana
Louisville, Ky
0 2016 - 8 2016
Full time/ 40+ Hrs Weekly
Managed case load of 200 + cases
Worked on dual monitor
Communicated daily with other department's
Responded to emails regarding cases
Followed HIPPA regulations
Called members and provider when necessary
Closed an average of 30 cases a week
Addressed customer inquiries, solving problems and providing information
Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientele.
Met CMS regulations and requirements
Patient Access Representative
Our Lady Of Peace Hospital
Louisville, KY
2 2015 - 11 2016
Full Time/ 40 Hrs Weekly
Documented patient info obtained from interviews
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
Worked on dual monitor
Communicated daily with other department's
Responded to emails regarding cases
Followed HIPPA regulations
Called members and provider when necessary
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing invoice statements.
Followed infection control procedures
transported patients to and from departments.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Emience High School
Simpsonville, KY
2011
Certificate - Cetified Medical Assistant
Golden Living Training Center
Louisville, KY
2012
Skills
ICD-10
Billing and collection procedures expert
HCPCS Coding Guidelines
Behavioral health billing and collections
Proficient in Microsoft suites
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal communication
Office support (phones, faxing, filing, customer service, and scheduling)