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Jessica Winstel

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in reimbursement and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Service Rep II

Cincinnati Children's Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
  • Responsible for accurate and timely posting of payments to appropriate accounts. Maintained productivity of 100-200 posting payments a day at all times.
  • Contacted third party payors as needed to properly post payments.
  • Researched accounts to ensure proper posting of payments.

Branch Manager's Assistant

Morgan Stanley
Cincinnati, OH
  • Performed all human resource functions including new hire training, coordination of licensing activities, and required paperwork.

New Accounts Clerk

Morgan Stanley
Cincinnati, OH
  • Opened all new accounts for Cincinnati Complex
  • Maintained all paperwork required by law and corporate regulations pertaining to accounts
  • Communicated to branch personnel consisting of over forty-five employees of any changes in regulations pertaining to new accounts.

Financial Counselor

Cincinnati Children's Medical Center
  • Reviewed daily patient reports of self pay, uninsured to identify patients with needs
  • Determined appropriate systems to best assess patient eligibility and coverage
  • Mutually completed and submitted the appropriate documentation and applications
  • Facilitated training or in-service education for any changes to rules and regulations of government programs.

Reimbursement Access Specialist

Teleflex
10.2018 - Current
  • Provide education for all reimbursement needs, specific to coverage, billing, and coding for internal and external customers.
  • Facilitate in-person meetings with key customers on customer education, onboarding, reimbursement initiatives, and education opportunities.
  • Assist in identifying opportunities for physicians/customers/patient advocates for coverage and other reimbursement-related initiatives.
  • Create and facilitate the dissemination of approved reimbursement tools to internal and external customers as requested.
  • Provide weekly activity reports/updates to management and Reimbursement team.
  • Create reports as requested.
  • Provide backup support to the Reimbursement hotline.

Technical Denial Specialist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare
03.2016 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for management of non-clinical medical claim denials to obtain payment.
  • Performed extensive follow-up and completed appeals and referrals to other stakeholders when appropriate.
  • Investigated and ensured that questions and requests for information were responded to in a timely manner.
  • Performed ongoing monitoring of denial accounts worked to maximization collection of debt.
  • Exceeded daily productivity measures by 10% and ranked as one of the top performers on the team.
  • Provided 'Best Customer Service' to ensure all clients understood responsibilities and payment options and treated with confidentiality and respect.

Manager of Reimbursement

BioRx Diplomat Company
11.2009 - 12.2015
  • Successfully facilitated the start up of the Arizona office to operate as the West Coast Billing Center for BioRx.
  • Responsible for the oversight of the daily operations of the company.
  • Facilitated preparation of analysis reports for director of operations.
  • Lead and managed all aspects of the Billing Department operations including staffing, training, performance management, and adherence to company policies and protocols.
  • Responsible for achievements of department productivity and goals.
  • Created a supportive and collaborative working environment involving the team to share their ideas and talents.

Project Specialist/Family Financial Advocate

Cincinnati Children's Medical Center
12.2003 - 10.2009
  • Possessed a deep understanding of insurance programs, benefits, and supplemental resources available to patients.
  • Provided support and assistance to patients and families regarding their financial needs.
  • Reviewed and discussed various financial options with patients and families.
  • Collaborated with social workers, nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and county agencies to best serve patients in need.
  • Assisted patients and families with government programs provided.
  • Oversaw any additional financial and billing questions or concerns.
  • Consistently provided exceptional customer service through empathy and respect for the integrity of the patient and their families.

Financial Counselor

• Reviewed daily patient reports of self pay, uninsured to identify patients with needs.

• Determined appropriate systems to best assess patient eligibility and coverage.

• Mutually completed and submitted the appropriate documentation and applications.

• Facilitated training or in-service education for any changes to rules and regulations of government programs.

Financial Service Rep II

  • Responsible for the accurate and timely posting of payments to appropriate accounts.
  • Contacted third party payors as needed to properly post payments.
  • Researched accounts to ensure proper posting of payments.

Sales Assistant

Morgan Stanley
05.2000 - 06.2003
  • Achieved customer problem resolution through listening to customer needs and communicating with other departments within Morgan Stanley.
  • Assisted with daily account maintenance, including taking orders and providing information about Morgan Stanley Products, dividend payments, and check requests.
  • Project managed and analyzed stock portfolio performance of bond portfolio yields.

Branch Manager's Assistant

• Performed all human resource functions including new hire training, coordination of licensing activities, and required paperwork.

New Accounts Clerk

• Opened all new accounts for Cincinnati Complex.

• Maintained all paperwork required by law and corporate regulations pertaining to accounts.

• Communicated to branch personnel consisting of over forty-five employees of any changes in regulations pertaining to new accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health/Human Services

Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky
12.1999

Skills

  • Customer Support
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Effective Communication

Timeline

Reimbursement Access Specialist

Teleflex
10.2018 - Current

Technical Denial Specialist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare
03.2016 - 10.2018

Manager of Reimbursement

BioRx Diplomat Company
11.2009 - 12.2015

Project Specialist/Family Financial Advocate

Cincinnati Children's Medical Center
12.2003 - 10.2009

Sales Assistant

Morgan Stanley
05.2000 - 06.2003

Financial Service Rep II

Cincinnati Children's Medical Center

Branch Manager's Assistant

Morgan Stanley

New Accounts Clerk

Morgan Stanley

Financial Counselor

Cincinnati Children's Medical Center

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health/Human Services

Northern Kentucky University
Jessica Winstel