Collections specialist with a strong history of maximizing recovery rates and minimizing outstanding balances. Skilled in managing customer inquiries, negotiating payment plans, and ensuring precise record-keeping. Collaborates effectively within teams to achieve both individual and organizational objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Collections Specialist/Payment Poster/Billing Records Specialist
New York Sports and Joints Orthopedic Specialists
Garden City, NY
09.2020 - 10.2025
Generated delinquent accounts report from EMR systems to maximize timely payments.
Contacted Workers Compensation and No Fault Insurance Companies for claim status and resolution of nonpayment issues.
Formatted appeal letters and retrieved medical records to support claims and file disputes with insurance companies.
Posted $10,000 to $20,000 daily from No-Fault and Workers Compensation insurance checks.
Coordinated with attorneys for settlement of outstanding balances after No-Fault policies were exhausted.
Processed incoming billing record requests from insurance companies and legal entities while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
Utilized billing software to track collections and update patient records.
Coordinated with healthcare providers to discuss payment plans and options.
Pharmacy Technician Assistant/Cashier
Health Guard Pharmacy
Jackson Heights, NY
04.2019 - 06.2020
Managed daily call operations, including customer profile creation and insurance inquiries.
Processed an average of 150 transactions daily while closing and opening registers.
Verified inventory quantities and managed storage to ensure availability of pharmaceuticals.
Removed outdated medications and restocked items in short supply to maintain stock levels.
Supported patients by providing medication information and answering inquiries.
Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions, verifying accuracy and labeling bottles.
Budget Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
Cherry Point, NC
06.2012 - 08.2014
Reviewed and maintained budget following government purchases while consolidating documents for audits.
Collected and entered data for transfer and receipt of government assets and supplies.
Conducted bookkeeping activities, including account balancing, audits, and fund administration.
Trained and supervised personnel to ensure compliance with safety procedures and policies.
Inventoried and accounted for over $5 million in government assets.
Fiscal Clerk
United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, Japan
02.2010 - 06.2012
Generated routine reports and conducted technical research for customer inquiries.
Handled phone calls promptly, addressing questions or directing to appropriate personnel.
Maintained inventory documents for future reconciliation processes.
Handled order processing, ensuring timely delivery and accurate fulfillment of requests.
Education
Associates in Science - Healthcare Management
Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College CUNY
Long Island City, New York
02.2019
Associates in Applied Science - Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Management
Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College CUNY
Long Island City, New York
06.2017
Skills
Billing software and claims processing
HIPAA compliance
Account reconciliation and accounts receivable
Customer relationship management
Payment processing and debt collection
Effective communication and telephone etiquette
Problem solving and analytical thinking
Time management and attention to detail
Team collaboration and recordkeeping
Data entry proficiency
Inventory management
Fluent in Spanish
Clerical support
Timeline
Remote Collections Specialist/Payment Poster/Billing Records Specialist
New York Sports and Joints Orthopedic Specialists
09.2020 - 10.2025
Pharmacy Technician Assistant/Cashier
Health Guard Pharmacy
04.2019 - 06.2020
Budget Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
06.2012 - 08.2014
Fiscal Clerk
United States Marine Corps
02.2010 - 06.2012
Associates in Science - Healthcare Management
Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College CUNY
Associates in Applied Science - Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Management