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Jennifer DiBlasi Kolasa

Brooksville

Summary

Dynamic professional with a friendly demeanor and strong organizational skills, experienced in fostering collaborative partnerships at Eden Christian Academy. Proven ability to adapt and problem-solve in fast-paced environments, enhancing student engagement and promoting positive behavior. Skilled in medical billing, ensuring efficient revenue cycle management while delivering exceptional customer service.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay at Home Mom

Two Demanding Children
08.2011 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Volunteered daily at my children's school running event, helping the teachers and assisting in programs.
  • Home-schooled children since 2020.
  • 2 years of full in-home care for Father-in-law with Alzheimer's
  • 2 years of in-home care of mother with stage 4 pancreatic cancer

Head Toddler Teacher- K2

Eden Christian Academy
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and collaborative partnerships for each child''s success.
  • Engaged parents actively in their child''s learning by hosting parent-teacher conferences, providing resources for at-home support, and maintaining open lines of communication.
  • Evaluated toddler progress regularly, adapting teaching methods to cater to individual needs effectively.
  • Implemented hands-on learning experiences that promoted curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving skills in toddlers.
  • Coordinated special events such as field trips or guest speakers to enhance students'' educational experiences outside the classroom setting.
  • Strengthened social-emotional development by promoting positive behavior and encouraging peer interactions among toddlers.
  • Increased student vocabulary acquisition with interactive storytelling sessions and word games.
  • Supported children''s physical development through the incorporation of movement activities into daily routines.

Adminis Assitant/Computer Technician

Kierzynski & Associates
02.2005 - 08.2011
  • Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment.
  • Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
  • Diagnosed and repaired hardware malfunctions, ensuring optimal computer functionality.
  • Enhanced system performance by conducting regular software and hardware updates.
  • Installed necessary software programs to meet specific user needs and enhance workflow capabilities within departments.
  • Recommended new and replacement hardware and software purchases.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.

Medical Billing Specialist

HMA/ Regional Healthcare
03.1994 - 11.2004
  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
  • Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
  • Communicated effectively and extensively with other departments to resolve claims issues.
  • Located errors and promptly refiled rejected claims.
  • Assisted patients with understanding their medical bills and provided clarification on complex insurance issues, promoting a positive customer experience.
  • Identified and resolved patient billing and payment issues.
  • Managed patient accounts effectively, resolving discrepancies and addressing outstanding balances in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced revenue collection through diligent follow-up on unpaid claims and denials with insurance companies.
  • Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both patients and insurance representatives, resolving inquiries quickly and professionally.
  • Participated in departmental meetings, sharing insights and ideas for improving overall medical billing efficiency and revenue generation.
  • Monitored changes in payer requirements, adjusting billing practices accordingly to minimize disruptions in the revenue cycle.
  • Prepared billing correspondence and maintained database to organize billing information.
  • Evaluated patients' financial status and established appropriate payment plans.
  • Continuously updated knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to all applicable standards.
  • Communicated with patients for unpaid claims for HMO, PPO and private accounts and delivered friendly follow-up calls for proper payments to contracts.

Education

Computer And Information Sciences

Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Head Toddler Teacher- K2

Eden Christian Academy
08.2016 - 12.2016

Stay at Home Mom

Two Demanding Children
08.2011 - Current

Adminis Assitant/Computer Technician

Kierzynski & Associates
02.2005 - 08.2011

Medical Billing Specialist

HMA/ Regional Healthcare
03.1994 - 11.2004

Computer And Information Sciences

Pasco-Hernando State College

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