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Joycelyn George

Montgomery Village,MD

Summary

Dynamic Reimbursement Counselor II at The Lash Group with expertise in denial resolution and insurance claims processing. Achieved significant reductions in claim denials through meticulous documentation review and effective patient education. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline processes, fostering collaboration and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Work History

Reimbursement Counselor II

The Lash Group
  • Reduced claim denials by meticulously reviewing medical documentation for accuracy and completeness before submission.
  • Educated patients on their insurance benefits, out-of-pocket costs, and financial responsibility prior to receiving services.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients regarding billing inquiries, resolving issues promptly to maintain satisfaction levels.
  • Streamlined data entry processes to increase efficiency while minimizing errors during claims submission.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to obtain necessary information for successful claims processing and reimbursement.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of insurance policies, guidelines, and regulations to ensure compliance in all aspects of the reimbursement process.
  • Conducted thorough eligibility checks for each patient encounter to confirm coverage status and reduce risk of nonpayment.
  • Mentored new team members on best practices for effective reimbursement counseling techniques, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • Referred customers to organizations that may provide financial assistance.

Program Specialist

Covance
  • Handled incoming phone calls and contact form submissions.
  • Performed evaluations to uncover shortcomings in service delivery, influencing program enhancement.
  • Enhanced program efficiency by conducting thorough data analysis.
  • Assessed program efficiency to pinpoint issues and propose enhancements for improved outcomes.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication to enhance execution speed.
  • Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
  • Collaborated with external partners to ensure alignment with program targets.
  • Maintained regular communication between departments via email and phone calls to coordinate program logistics.
  • Evaluated candidates and advised on recruitment decisions.

Education

Liberal Arts And Sciences

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Journalism And Mass Communication

Indiana University
IN

Journalism And Mass Communication

Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ

Skills

  • Prior authorization
  • Denial resolution
  • Appeals handling
  • Insurance claims processing
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Customer communications

Timeline

Reimbursement Counselor II

The Lash Group

Program Specialist

Covance

Liberal Arts And Sciences

Wayne State University

Journalism And Mass Communication

Indiana University

Journalism And Mass Communication

Arizona Western College
Joycelyn George