Karen Brinkley
Athens,GA
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience in healthcare billing and inventory management, notably at Remain at Home Senior Care. Excelled in HIPAA compliance and cross-functional teamwork, successfully managing a $4.9 million storeroom and enhancing billing processes. Proven track record in improving operational efficiency and client engagement through strategic purchasing and meticulous data management. Skilled Medical Billing Specialist with background in accurate coding, claims processing and managing patient accounts. Showcased proficiency in medical software systems, healthcare regulations, and insurance policies. Proven ability to streamline billing procedures leading to increased productivity and improved revenue cycle management. Known for strong problem-solving skills and commitment to maintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive patient information. Organized Medical Biller thoroughly versed in medical coding and HIPAA requirements. Personable professional with several years of hands-on experience claiming refunds, reviewing claims, and maintaining billing reports. Accommodating and helpful team player proficient in job-related billing software.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Billing Specialist
Remain at Home Senior care
07.2024 - Current
- Medical Billing Specialist.
- Audit Excel sheets.
- Onboarding Report
- Record Retention for the Department of Labor.
- Iron Mountain emails: for picking up records and shredding.
- Scan billing sheets into Drive.
- Resubmit billing if needed.
- Chart, Bill, and Invoice 95 clients into NetSuite and CNSI.
- Run E-Charting Reports.
- Generated monthly invoices for patients based on services provided according to established fee schedules.
- Maintained detailed records of all billing activities including denials, adjustments, and payments received.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to resolve claims issues.
- Identified errors and re-filed denied or rejected claims quickly to prevent payment delays.
Storeroom Coordinator
Novelis
Greensboro, Ga
09.2017 - 06.2024
- Here at Novelis I manage a $4.9 million storeroom
- I manage all parts that is needed to run day to day operation
- I assist 150 people with items needed to perform their job
- I cycle count all stores items through our SAP system, I run daily reports to help manage parts, I have great customer service skills and a great relationship with our Vendors
- I make calls to vendors to check statues of delivery
- I have one person who reports to me
- I work close with our Buyer to insure we are receiving inventory in on time
- Served customers promptly and merchandise pick-up locations and assisted with moving heavy loads to waiting vehicles
- Assembled shelving, fixtures, and other support structures for merchandise and displays
- Completed fill floor processes multiple times per day based on business needs, including pulling and staging merchandise both in the stockroom and on the floor
- Assisted store support associates with unloading trucks, moving merchandise, and maintaining neat, orderly, and safe storeroom
- Quoted prices to customers and coordinated service delivery
Buyer
Novelis
Greensboro, Ga
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Monitored stock levels and placed orders for new merchandise to replenish inventory
- Followed master production schedule to optimize materials availability
- Worked with contract representatives to resolve problems with delivery timelines and performance
- Monitored inventory and adjusted strategies to balance levels between need and excess
- Attended events, fairs, and exhibitions to remain up to date with latest market trends
- Worked in Maximo as a Buyer
Tag and Title Clerk
Morgan County Tax Comm
Madison, Ga
10.2000 - 04.2012
- Classified license information correctly to prevent entry errors and license problems
- Managed telephone inquiries, restocked office supplies, and organized maintenance for equipment
- Helped customers with completing applications and other forms
- Managed daily bank deposits to keep in-office funds at safe levels
- Issued Tags and Title to customers
Office Clerk
Morgan County Memorial Hospital
Madison, Ga
07.1998 - 10.2000
- Retrieved, prepared, and scanned hard copy reports into electronic records
- I entered Patient information into data Base
- I admitted ER and outpatients into Hospitals
- Verified insurance information
Office Manager's Assistant
Ivex Corp
Madison, Ga
07.1991 - 01.1998
- Trained new employees in office practices and procedures
- I received in incoming shipments
- Shipped out inventory
- Managed 30 people
Education
Associate in Medical Billing And Coding - Medical Billing and Coding
Gwinnett College
Marietta, GA02-2026
Graduated -
Morgan County High School
Madison, Ga05.1990
Skills
- Shipping Management
- Inventory Management
- Accurate Price Quoting
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Customer Engagement
- Task Prioritization
- Client Engagement
- Purchasing Specialist
- HIPAA compliance
- Healthcare Billing Specialist
- ICD-10 Coding Certificate
- Invoice generation
- Data entry proficiency
- Billing software proficiency
Certification
- Diagnosis Coding: Using the ICD-10-CM, dated November 18, 2024
- Procedure coding: Using the ICD-10-PCS dated December 2, 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Billing Specialist
Remain at Home Senior care
07.2024 - Current
Storeroom Coordinator
Novelis
09.2017 - 06.2024
Buyer
Novelis
05.2015 - 09.2017
Tag and Title Clerk
Morgan County Tax Comm
10.2000 - 04.2012
Office Clerk
Morgan County Memorial Hospital
07.1998 - 10.2000
Office Manager's Assistant
Ivex Corp
07.1991 - 01.1998
Associate in Medical Billing And Coding - Medical Billing and Coding
Gwinnett College
Graduated -
Morgan County High School
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