Justin Benning
Carmichael,CA
Summary
Dynamic Administrative with extensive experience in customer service and sales. Highly organized professional establishes relationships with customers. Stays calm under pressure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Vendor Validation Specialist
Robert Half
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Service Provider Validation - Validated the contact information of service providers for the Department of Developmental Services for the state of California. Accomplished that by calling and/or emailing the providers.
- Data Management - Confirmed or updated service provider data in the state's database.
- Detailed Record Keeping - Maintained detailed notes on the validation status of each assigned vendor.
- Issue Escalation - Escalate any issues or challenges encountered during the validation process to management for a timely resolution.
Financial counselor
Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Follow up with counties in California to make sure Medi-Cal payments are made to our facility
- Verify insurance with insurance companies
- Work reception in the evenings and fill in for main receptionist when necessary
- Handle patient medical records and ensure they are handled within HIPAA guidelines
- Meet with patients to ensure demographic accuracy and verify insurance
- Create appeal letters and send to Medi-Cal counties for partial or fully denied payments.
FC Associate
Amazon
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Work in strict compliance with established safety procedures and guidelines
- Train new associates, via the Learning Team providing motivation to foster career development
- Examine merchandise for damage, inspect and count retail items that they match work orders
- Verify counts in merchandise bins to ensure accuracy of merchandise.
Medical Billing Specialist
Dr. Ritchie Wong, MD
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Hired directly from medical billing externship due to quality of work and speed in acquiring new skills
- Prepared billing statements for patients, ensuring correct diagnostic coding
- Reviewed and verified insurance benefits and eligibility with speed and precision
- Oversaw regulatory and strategic initiatives to ensure accuracy of medical claims
- Determined prior authorizations for medication and outpatient procedures
- Accurately posted charges, payments, and adjustments to patient files
- Medical records preparation and invoice payment collections.
Education
Associate of Arts - Medical Billing and Coding
MTI College
Sacramento, CA04.2022
Skills
- ICD-10-CM, CPT & HCPCS Coding
- Accounting, Economics & Finance
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Health Records
- Ten Key & Data Entry
- Relationship Management
- Vendor evaluation
- Restocking abilities
- Issue Resolution
Professional Highlights
- Experience with medical insurance billing procedures and healthcare reimbursement
- Use Microsoft Office Applications to executive, maintain, and improve office operations
- Demonstrate competence with compliance to HIPAA standards and OSHA guidelines
- Highly productive at managing projects and viewed by colleagues as empathetic and professional
- Perform fundamental accounting procedures including journalizing transactions, preparing financial statements, and completing bank reconciliations
Timeline
Vendor Validation Specialist
Robert Half
07.2024 - 08.2024
Financial counselor
Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
04.2023 - 02.2024
FC Associate
Amazon
07.2021 - 04.2023
Medical Billing Specialist
Dr. Ritchie Wong, MD
04.2020 - 07.2021
Associate of Arts - Medical Billing and Coding
MTI College