Experienced with medical billing processes, including claim submission and follow-up. Utilizes knowledge of insurance guidelines to ensure accurate and timely billing. Track record of effective communication and problem-solving, consistently supporting healthcare providers' financial goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Assistant/ Medical Biller
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
08.2005 - Current
Diligently prepare and submit required claims and documentation or other required correspondants to reduce incident of denials
Gained expertise in all aspects of Medical Billing including filing claims, processing refund requests, re-filing rejected claims, completing appeals, and adjusting underpayments
Research and resolve incorrect or misapplied payments and discounts
Provided tenacious follow up to ensure payments are received in a timely manner
Review EOBs and rejections from insurance companies
Write appeals and place calls as needed
Input and verification of insurance information
Check medical record charts to ensure patient and insurance information is accurate
Clerical Associate
W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital
05.2004 - 08.2005
Manage and organize the reception area for the doctors, nurses, and patients
Transcribe physician's orders
Assemble and prepare appropriate charts/ forms for patient admission, discharge and transfers
Answer phones, schedule appointments, input daily unit census, reverse patient chart packets, forward patient information to medical records upon patient discharge
Assist patients with daily routines as needed
Education
Working Towards An Associates Degree - Accounting/ Finance in Applied Science
Jackson Community College
01.2006
High School Diploma -
Columbia Central High School
Brooklyn, MI
01.1989
Skills
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
Multitasking
Organization
Ability to retain information
Patient confidentiality
EPIC billing software
Certification
Certificate in medical terminology, W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital, 07/01/07
Certificate in medical insurance billing and coding, Jackson Area Career Center, 05/01/05
Timeline
Financial Assistant/ Medical Biller
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
08.2005 - Current
Clerical Associate
W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital
05.2004 - 08.2005
High School Diploma -
Columbia Central High School
Working Towards An Associates Degree - Accounting/ Finance in Applied Science