JONI BERNARD
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Reliable Medical Biller with coding and medical terminology knowledge. Polished and hardworking performer with background overseeing accounts and handling records management tasks. Team-oriented person with great decision-making skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Medical Billing Specialist
Ensemble Health Partners
01.2021 - Current
- Effectively managed multiple priorities simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- Conducted thorough reviews of denied claims, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Implemented effective training programs for new hires to ensure consistent quality and performance standards.
- Managed a team of billing specialists, ensuring accurate and timely submission of claims.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify trends and areas for improvement in the overall revenue cycle process.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COLLECTOR/Medical Biller
Oceans Healthcare LLC
10.2019 - 04.2024
- Increased revenue through timely processing of invoices and thorough follow-up on outstanding payments.
- Played an instrumental role in meeting company fiscal goals through diligent monitoring of accounts receivable balances.
- Minimized lost revenue by proactively identifying inaccuracies within invoicing records and taking necessary corrective actions.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and effective communication regarding billing matters.
HEALTHCARE BILLING ANALYST
First Option Home Care Services
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Conducted regular account reconciliations to verify invoice accuracy, resulting in reduced disputes and improved cash flow management.
- Developed comprehensive reporting tools to analyze billing trends, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions.
- Conducted monthly pre-billing review and data quality analysis to verify complete accuracy of invoices delivered to customers and providers.
- Analyzed payment information and applied changes correct customer accounts.
- Reduced outstanding receivables by diligently monitoring accounts and initiating appropriate collection actions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ11.2021
Skills
- HCPCS Level II Understanding
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- ICD-10 Knowledge
- Claims Processing Proficiency
- Medical Billing Software Proficiency
- Clinical Data Management
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Coaching and training
- Month-end close
Certification
CRCR
Timeline
Senior Medical Billing Specialist
Ensemble Health Partners
01.2021 - Current
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COLLECTOR/Medical Biller
Oceans Healthcare LLC
10.2019 - 04.2024
HEALTHCARE BILLING ANALYST
First Option Home Care Services
08.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Similar Profiles
Sharon SmithSharon Smith
Coding Specialist 1, Billing, Denial Specialist at Mercy Health Partners/Ensemble Health PartnersCoding Specialist 1, Billing, Denial Specialist at Mercy Health Partners/Ensemble Health Partners
Haley J. DeshazoHaley J. Deshazo
Patient Access Representative at UT Health Athens / Ensemble Health PartnersPatient Access Representative at UT Health Athens / Ensemble Health Partners
Samantha MarlattSamantha Marlatt
Specialized Mentor And Revenue Cycle Trainer at Ensemble Health Partners-OU Health /Ardent HealthSpecialized Mentor And Revenue Cycle Trainer at Ensemble Health Partners-OU Health /Ardent Health
Maydey AcostaMaydey Acosta
HIM Specialist at Ensemble Health Partners (Nicklaus Health Client)HIM Specialist at Ensemble Health Partners (Nicklaus Health Client)
Isaiah ReedIsaiah Reed
Electrical Helper at L&M ElectricElectrical Helper at L&M Electric