Goal-oriented individual versed in handling a high-volume of customers and claims based on carrier. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Knowledgeable with claims processing and referrals. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Representative
CarepathRX
05.2023 - Current
I provide ongoing support and assistance to the RN Intake Coordinators
Primary responsibilities include: Intake and data entry of complete and accurate referral information and providing clerical support to the Intake Department
Others duties include:
Obtains patient referral data from referral sources via phone or fax;
Perform clerical duties as requested;
Documents initial referral information;
Identifies and documents patient team assignment;
Notifies intake coordinator of pending referrals;
Enters new patient information into computer system as needed;
Acts as liaison between Intake and referral sources with initial referral information;
Assists Intake nurses with faxing and copying and distribution as needed;
Assists Intake with phone communication as needed;
Assures accurate transfer of patient insurance information to IVC;
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors;
Performs other duties as assigned.
Customer Service Representative
Turning Point Healthcare Solutions
07.2020 - 05.2023
I assist in daily activities providing exceptional customer service to doctor's offices and patients
I process Prior Authorization requests received via telephone, fax, and e-mail
I provide and/or validate request information
I work under a Utilization Review Nurse with the creation of all medical cases
Daily job duties include but are not limited to:
Develops and maintains positive customer relations and coordinates with various functions within the company to ensure customer requests and questions are handled appropriately and in a timely manner
Thoroughly documents inquiry outcomes for accurate tracking and analysis
Responsible for meeting or exceeding quality and productivity expectations to ensure customer satisfaction
Review and maintain service requests and call center database for completeness of information
Handles most complex calls with minimal assistance
Aids in and/or refers high-level, complex questions, problems or client complaints to appropriate resources to ensure customer satisfaction
Enters updates to pertinent insurance data
Experience in a high-volume call center
Respects and maintains HIPAA confidentiality guidelines
Other duties as directed
Patient Representative Surgical Coordinator
Hudson Valley Eye Surgeons
10.2018 - 06.2020
As a meticulous and detail-oriented Surgical Coordinator I am responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical tasks
My primary responsibilities include scheduling appointments for the Eye Surgeon, calling patients to remind them about their appointment and scheduling patients’ surgeries
I also take care of all the paperwork, prepare bills and work with insurance companies for preauthorization and subsequent billing
Daily job duties include but are not limited to:
Giving new patients paperwork to fill out, putting together their medical charts, and verifying their insurance information
Answering telephones and emails as well as common questions about surgical times, appointments, and instructions
Preparing patients' bills and sending them to the specific insurance company
Scheduling patients' appointments and surgeries, sending reminders to patients, and scheduling emergency and add-on surgeries
Ensuring adequate preparation for surgeries by scheduling the necessary equipment and procedure rooms and maintaining the surgical inventory
Understanding surgical procedures, such as the necessary time a surgery takes and the medical staff necessary, in order to properly maintain a surgical schedule
Providing patients with pre- and post-operative instructions
Managing surgical documents, gathering and inputting patients' information, and entering post-surgery data into patients' records
Ensuring all surgical cases are scheduled in a timely manner in accordance with the Surgeon's directions
Utilizes NextGen software; along with all Microsoft Office applications
Excellent customer service, communication skills, telephone and people skills
Strong team player, aiding other office staff as necessary.
Collections Clerk
Medical Client Services, Collection Bureau Hudson Valley
08.2015 - 09.2018
Responsible for gathering information related to client needs by researching, calming and rapidly resolving customer conflict to prevent loss of key accounts
Handle client requests, medical billing inquiries and posting payments
Achieved high performance evaluations for call handling ability and quality of services provided to patients in a fast paced, high volume call center
Assisted customers with all aspects of insurance billing resolution or payments and documented any information or conversations in the computer regarding the customer’s accounts
Understand the importance of dealing with confidential information
Resolved problems or escalated to managers as needed – able to diffuse intense situations and frustrated callers
Maintain Excel spreadsheets with customer financial information
Perform medical billing with knowledge of insurance claims including HCFA, CPT codes and diagnosis codes., for a third-party collection’s bureau, I am accountable for collecting the maximum amount of overdue funds from customers, which may include a variety of collection techniques & legal claims
On a daily basis I am responsible to:
Contact customers to collect on past due accounts
Develop relationships with customers and serve as a point-of-contact for account management/payments
Review and establish payment plan with customers
Maintain accounts in billing/collections system
Make changes to existing accounts
Process invoices and payments
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
I have received multiple awards for having the highest rate of collections amongst the staff and have always made my monthly quota
I hold a PCS certification from ACA International which aligns to the FDCPA guidelines for Collection Professionals.
Billing Clerk
M&M Packaging Inc
06.2014 - 07.2015
For a private farm and packaging company, I am responsible for performing a variety of clerical tasks with a focus on billing activities
My work includes verification of invoice information and maintenance of billing records, follow-up of submission of claims and resolutions
I have an exceptional ability to prioritize tasks to meet goals and objectives and a strong ability to interact and communicate with people of all levels and status
On a daily basis I am responsible to:
Interact with drivers regarding purchase orders, paperwork, time of arrival and destination
Maintain a log of all driver trips on a daily basis
Processed billings, invoices and processed reimbursement claims requested by clients
Followed-up customers regarding past-due invoices and billings and worked out a plan to help them avoid incur arrears and penalties
Responded to client inquiries regarding billing issues and statement problems
Reconciled bank statements and check for inconsistencies and errors
Kept accounting records and compiled information on customer's account
Compiled and kept records of financial transactions made by the client, for reference.
Collection Clerk
Bureau Hudson Valley
03.2012 - 06.2014
Home Health Aide
HHA – Mid, Managed Home Care
10.2011 - 03.2012
Responsible for providing direct patient care within a home setting throughout Orange County, NY.
CNA
Woodland Ponds in New Paltz
04.2011 - 10.2011
As a CNA I provide direct patient care, both medical and non-medical
I work under the direction of a registered nurse and assist the LPN nurses during my shift.
Associate
Tommy Hilfiger
02.2008 - 12.2010
Seasonal sales
Associate while attending High School.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh, NY
Skills
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Software: Word, Excel, NextGen, Multiple healthcare manage sites
Skills: Empathy, Communication, active listening, Reliable, Positive demeanor, Phone queue experience, High volume call center, Maintaining metrics and KPI
Excellent People Skills
Dispute Mediation
Timeline
Intake Representative
CarepathRX
05.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Turning Point Healthcare Solutions
07.2020 - 05.2023
Patient Representative Surgical Coordinator
Hudson Valley Eye Surgeons
10.2018 - 06.2020
Collections Clerk
Medical Client Services, Collection Bureau Hudson Valley