Julia Duarte
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Competent Accounts Receivable Specialist bringing 15 years of experience carrying out all accounts receivable functions in high volume environments. Proficient in tracking payments, resolving billing issues and preparing account statements. Recognized as dedicated professional driven to meet team targets and enhance bottom-line performance. Driven Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist resolves past due revenue. Meets strict deadlines with minimum direction by prioritizing and organizing workload. Proven background overcoming obstacles and obtaining results. Familiar with contracts and other documents affecting billing processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist
Satellite Healthcare
01.2015 - Current
- Verified insurance coverage and benefits for over 7 centers.
- Managed high volume of accounts while maintaining excellent attention to detail in tracking payments and identifying discrepancies.
- Expedited dispute resolutions through proactive communication with payers and internal departments.
- Strengthened internal controls related to accounts receivable management, reducing errors and improving accountability.
- Compiled and analyzed data for review by senior management of loan loss reports to measure portfolio performance.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Facilitated timely collections by promptly issuing invoices, credit memos, and account statements as needed.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Streamlined collection processes, implementing effective strategies to maximize recoveries.
- Researched billing errors and discrepancies to initiate corrective action.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Satellite Healthcare
06.2008 - 01.2015
- Verified insurance eligibility & benefit information and updated system records for over 80 facilities with Medicaid California payers.
- Assisted in obtaining authorizations
- Reviewed billing records for up to 7 clinics and collaborated with clinical staff to optimize end of month billing.
- Created, filed, and maintained medical records; Requested and released medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations; Scanned medical records to electronic filing system.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KYSkills
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Analytical Thinking
- Claims Processing
- Problem-solving abilities
- Service Quality Standards
- Account Reconciliation
- Multitasking
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Analytical Skills
- Financial statements expertise
Skills
Accounts receivable, administrative, advertising, benefits, billing, brochures, CPT, clients, customer service, DDS, diagnosis, dialysis, discharge planning, front office, HIPAA regulations, ICD-9, insurance, inventory, marketing, office, nursing, patient flow, scheduling, statistics, transportation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist
Satellite Healthcare
01.2015 - Current
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Satellite Healthcare
06.2008 - 01.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Hopkinsville Community College
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