Jamie Williams

- Maintained financial historical records by filing accounting documents.

- Research and responded in a timely manner to customer and vendor inquiries.

- Maintained vendor information, audits, and record of payments.

- Prepared source selection statement statements and other required file documentation.

- Participated in bid and proposal activities to include but no limited to data calls, and cost proposal and pricing activities, including price negotiation, in conjunction with multiple departments.

- Scheduled meetings and appointments for staff and affiliated session members accordingly.

- Performing general administrative tasks to support the team and work collaboratively with fellow team members to achieve company goals.

- Managing sensitive and confidential information and provides clarification on policies as required.

- Maintaining detailed records of communication with members, payment and pledge agreements, and any other relevant information.

- Generating congregational and sessional data reports to provided regular updates on foundation and mission account statuses.

- Researches and processes occasional charge backs per accounting notifications.

- Ensured compliance with American Anesthesia Assoc. was the foundation for the facility’s operational processes and appropriately succinct within the facility’s integration program.

- Developed, monitored, and controlled the purchasing plan to stay within the proposed budget and maintained compliance with group purchasing initiatives.

- Closely monitored variations and trends of the facility’s financial performance to avoid cash-flow conflicts.

- Negotiated and controlled all external contracts, such as those with physicians, ancillary services, plant maintenance, and purchasing agreements.

- Maintained financial records by posting account transactions.

- Paid vendor invoices by verifying transaction information, scheduling, preparing disbursements, and obtaining authorization of payments.

- Resolved account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments and adjustments.

- Posted customer payments by recording checks, electronic receipts and credit card transactions.

- Processed treasury functions to include book transfers and wires; as well, assisted in monthly and annual closings.

- Contacted insurance carriers to verify benefits of patients and completion of insurance verification; including, summary of reimbursement and liability forms.

- Reviewed demographic and insurance information in patient accounts to assure accuracy or make corrections as needed.

- Oversaw comprehensive billing and insurance claims processing and ensured accuracy and efficiency.

- Stayed abreast of industry regulations and guidelines concerning billing, claims, and prior authorization process and developed and implemented compliance strategies to minimize risks.

- Investigated and resolved complex billing and authorization-related challenges, employing strategic solutions to improve processes.

- Assisted in the accumulation and review of financial data to be used in preparation of budgets, reports, and general financial management activities.

- Compiled, analyzed, reconciled, and verified billing records.

- Ran reports and queries to prepare and/or review recorded service entries and perform quality assurance verifications.

- Served as a client advocate by communicating with clients and family members on funding requests and co-payment requirements, representing client’s case with third party insurance providers and troubleshooting any problems to resolution.

- Resolved third party denials and provided consultation to finalize difficult funding cases.

- Tracked funding authorization cases ensuring requests are resolved to completion in a timely manner.

- Communicated with clients, insurance providers, and internal stakeholders to gather additional information and resolve any discrepancies in refund requests.

- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, billing standards, and company policies related to refund processing.

- Prepared and submitted necessary documentation for approval and audit processes.

- Confirmed the legitimacy of refund requests through examination of supporting documentation.

- Communicated with internal departments and external entities to gather additional information as needed.

- Assisted internal team members with developing and enhancing process procedures.