To obtain a position with a progressive company where I would bring focus on quality and patient satisfaction. I am a career minded professional experienced in numerous office duties including medical billing and office management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Authorization Specialist
Enihabit
01.2021 - Current
Evaluating patient records and treatment plans to determine authorization needs.
Communicating with patients, healthcare providers, and payers to gather information for authorizations.
Completing and submitting authorization forms accurately and promptly.
Understanding project needs, liaising with internal and external parties, preparing and processing documents, organizing files, handling calls and correspondence, and monitoring transactions' progress.
Reviewing insurance claims, determining necessary settlements, filing documents, and gathering required information for investigation and analysis.
Phone Operator/Dispatcher
Apello
01.2014 - 01.2021
Answering incoming calls
Determining the nature of the call and routing the caller to the appropriate department or individual
Providing information to callers about the organization’s services, hours of operation, and address
Operating a multi-line telephone system, managing several lines simultaneously
Transferring calls and taking messages
Monitoring alarm systems for safety and security
Using various computerized telephone and radio paging systems to process all calls efficiently
Maintaining accurate records of calls and activities
Providing excellent customer service to callers
Performing administrative tasks such as data entry and filing
Assisting with special projects as needed
Patient Service Representative
Intermountain Healthcare
01.2011 - 01.2014
Obtaining patient address, contact details, insurance information and medical history.
Greeting and checking in patients, verifying patient information, entering such data into systems, collecting payments for service rendered, scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, answering phone calls, providing doctors information about patient appointments, medical documents, documenting work processes, helping patients by providing the needed information and handling prescription refill requests.
Administering proper medication, checking vital signs of patients, measuring body weight and height, recording all vital information, providing emotional support to patients; providing administrative support, observing changes in patient’s health conditions, and assisting in admission and discharge of patients.
Establishing financial agreements with clients to reduce financial risk, and scheduling appointments in a manner that recognizes the urgency of patients' complaints
Office Manager/Medical Biller
The Vein Institute of Utah
01.2004 - 01.2011
Overseeing administrative tasks and procedures.
Coordinating meetings and appointments.
Managing office budgets.
Ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Providing general administrative support to employees.
Handling customer complaints and inquiries.
Tracking inventory and handling office supply acquisitions.
Designing office procedures and policies.
Preparing bills and invoices for medical procedures and services.
Documenting amounts due.
Collecting and reviewing referrals and pre-authorizations.
Monitoring and recording late payments.
Following up on missed payments and resolving financial discrepancies.
Checking patient insurance coverage and eligibility before billing.
Initiating appeals for denied claims.
Communicating with patients about outstanding balances.
Medical Biller/Front Office
Draper Chiropractic
01.1999 - 01.2004
Reviewing a patient's medical history and listening to their concerns
Creating a personalized treatment plan for each patient based on their needs and goals
Educating patients on wellness
Maintaining accurate records
Preparing and submitting billing data and medical claims to insurance companies.
Ensuring the patient’s medical information is accurate and up to date.
Preparing bills and invoices, and documenting amounts due for medical procedures and services.
Collecting and reviewing referrals and pre-authorizations.
Monitoring and recording late payments.
Checking patient insurance coverage and eligibility before billing.
Following up on unpaid claims and initiating appeals for denied ones within standard billing cycle timeframes.
Education
High School - Computer & Life Skills, Business Management
Murray High School
Murray, UT
01.1995
Skills
I have over 30 years experience in the medical field in both front and back office
Excellent patient liaison, friendly, with a positive attitude
I worked closely with various insurance companies checking patients benefits and following up on claims
Managed all the insurance referrals and authorizations
I am very organized and able to meet deadlines
Overseen & managed the entire office staff to ensure efficiency
I am proficient in numerous computer skills including, but not limited to: Homecare Homebase, Centricity business, Help 2, Advanced MD HER, HCHB, Sonosoft, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office