A challenging and rewarding career in an industry where my driven work ethic is used to promote the mission of the company, exceed team goals, and to provide exceptional service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Representative Coordinator
FAIRVIEW HEALTH
Burnsville, MN
01.2019 - 07.2025
Greetings and welcomes patient in person
Collects demographic and insurance information
Checks in and interviews patients to complete appropriate paperwork
Directs patient to their appointment or procedure
May assist in scheduling add-on appointments
Document any issues and resolutions in electronic medical record
Resolve claim issues or registration errors on patient accounts
Uses resources, tools and procedures to complete registration for accounts and in assigned work queues
Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits information for payers and interprets results focusing on complex billing situations
Obtains cost information and explains information to patient if necessary
Collects co-pay or deductibles and respond to questions regarding financial assistance programs available. Refers complex questions as needed
Screening patients for financial assistance programs
Assists and counsel’s patient with application process for available financial assistance programs
Assists patients in completion of request for information forms and submits to appropriate department
Obtains signatures from patients as needed
Provide customer service for inbound and outbound telephone calls
May mentor other staff as needed
Other duties as assigned
Lead Accounting Payment Supervisor
Central Credit Services
01.2013 - 01.2018
Lead a team of payment processors responsible for payment processing for the collections department
Provide training, coaching, and oversight of payment processing functions in accordance with debt collection processes and procedures.
Create work procedures and audit for compliance, client and company requirements and efficiency
Process consumer payments, remote check deposit, credit card payments, ACH and wire transactions for collections
Manage daily communications to/from the various departments
Assist with monthly and annual close as well as Trust Account reconciliation
Assist in organizing information needed for internal/external Collection Agency Audits
Comply with the state and federal regulations governing the Collections Industry
Participate in Compliance Training annually and as new updates are disseminated through the organization
Payment Processing Specialist/Lead
Integrity Solution Services
Overland Park, KS
01.2008 - 01.2013
For Collections Company
Lead a team of payment processors responsible for payment processing
Provide training, coaching for payment processing team members
Developed procedures for the business
Process consumer payments
Manage daily communications from the various departments
Assist in organizing information needed for internal/external audits
Comply with the state and federal regulations governing the Collections Industry
Participate in Compliance Training annually and as new updates are disseminated through the organization
Part time during Employment
Hornig Companies
Minneapolis, MN
01.2004 - 01.2008
Oversaw the maintenance of facilities at a townhome community and turnover of properties
Trained Management on EEO Policies
Assisted with showing units to prospective new residents
Responsible for keeping the common areas and grounds including and snow removal
Sr. Collection Agent
CPC
Eden Prairie, MN
01.2006 - 01.2007
Completed training on Fair Debt Collection Practices, State Laws and Collection Regulations
Performed Accounts Receivable Management/Debt collection activities
Participated in call performance sessions with management
Followed Call Quality Assurance Policies
Data Entry Clerk
Pinnacle Financial Group
Minneapolis, MN
01.1999 - 01.2006
Payment Processing Specialist for Collections Company
Trained extensively on Collections Policies and Procedures and regulations governing the industry through onsite training, various internal courses, American Collector’s Association (ACA) materials and mentorship.
Participated in training for payment processing role
Performed payment processing in the collection system according to established company guidelines.
Ensured compliance and confidentiality
Education
Diploma -
Mankato West High School
General Education -
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN
Skills
English
Organizational skills
Best Practices (Less than 1 year)
Credit (10 years)
Collection (10 years)
Training (10 years)
Accounting (9 years)
Customer service (10 years)
Medical office experience (5 years)
Billing (5 years)
Accomplishments
PFG Certificate of appreciation for attitude 2008
PFG Certificate of appreciation for teamwork 2009
PFG Top Performer "Teamwork" 2010
Additional Information
Skills:
Follow Security and Confidentiality Best Practices
Working knowledge of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act
Ability to work with various departments and levels, both internal and external
Training and Development of Personnel
Accurate, reliable and punctual
HIPPA
EHR
Insurance Eligibility
Answering and transfer calls as well as assist the patient/ customer with any questions they may have
Copy and Fax machines
Programs:
Platinum, Cubs, Artiva, Titanium and Latitude collection software
MS Excel and Microsoft Office Products
Direct Check Application
Billing Tree/ EPP
Western Union Website
MoneyGram Website
Bank applications, scanning, ACH's and wires
Epic system
Medical Insurance sites. BCBS, Health Partners, Onesource Ect