Kara Montez
LARAMIE,WY
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Office Director
Premier Bone And Joint Centers
01.2016 - Current
- Oversaw financial operations such as accounts receivable, accounts payable and bi-weekly payroll.
- Communicated with insurance providers to resolve payment and coverage issues.
- Maximized cash flow through optimal billing and collection processes.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for our CEO and partners.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Resolved financial discrepancies and customer billing issues with timely attention.
Business Office
Premier Bone And Joint Centers
12.2002 - Current
- Maintained positive patient relations by addressing patient's concerns and implementing successful corrective actions on a daily basis.
- Monitored outstanding patient accounts and performed collections duties.
- Audited and corrected billing and posting documents for accuracy.
- Maintained accurate records of customer payments.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolve coding discrepancies.
Assistant Bookkeeper
Ken's Toyota
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Maintained physical filing systems.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Prepped car title paperwork
Education
Business Administration
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WYHigh School Diploma -
Riverton High School
Riverton, WY05.1997
Skills
- Labor Cost Evaluations
- Variance Investigations
- Payment Processing
- Staff Leadership
- Contract Negotiations
- CPT and ICD10 Proficiency
- Medical Insurance Guru
- Policy and Procedure Modification
- Process Improvements
Certification
CPC and CPB through AAPC
Timeline
Business Office Director
Premier Bone And Joint Centers
01.2016 - Current
Business Office
Premier Bone And Joint Centers
12.2002 - Current
Assistant Bookkeeper
Ken's Toyota
01.2001 - 12.2002
Business Administration
University of Wyoming
High School Diploma -
Riverton High School
CPC and CPB through AAPC
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