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Certification
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Katie Prochniak

New Ulm,MN

Summary

Adaptable professional 15+ years of experience and proven knowledge of customer service, workflow prioritization, and service delivery.

Diligent Account Technician with robust background in managing financial records and transactions. Successfully streamlined account reconciliation processes and ensured accurate financial reporting. Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and attention to detail in financial documentation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounts Payable Specialist

Nuvera
06.2022 - Current
  • Processed invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely payments to vendors.
  • Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts payable reports regularly.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline payment processes.
  • Processed 1099 to vendors and set up vendors in our system.
  • Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
  • Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements by providing accurate accounts payable information.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.

Production Data Rep - Accounting

Christensen Farms
11.2021 - Current
  • Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
  • Enter data into the computer for use in analyses and reports.
  • Compile reports, charts, and graphs that interpret the finding and analyses.
  • Participate in the publication of data information.
  • File data-related information and maintain and update the database.

Agent, Customer Service Representative

Citizen's Agency Minnesota
03.2019 - 08.2021
  • Earned my insurance license
  • Sold various types of insurance policies to individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, and umbrella policies.
  • Interview prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs, the physical condition of the person and property to be insured, and to discuss any existing coverage.
  • Customize the insurance to the customers, often covering a variety of risks.
  • Calculate premiums and establish a payment method.
  • Inspect property, examining its general condition, type of construction, age, and other characteristics, to decide if it is a good insurance risk.
  • Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.
  • Contact underwriter and submit forms to obtain binder coverage.
  • Confer with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a policy.
  • Monitor insurance claims to ensure they are settled equitably for both the client and the insurer.
  • Attend meetings, learn about new products and services, and learn new skills to help you become a better agent.

Prior Authorization Specialist

Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic
02.2014 - 03.2019
  • Review medical policies
  • Reviewed documentation to make sure patient met the medical criteria
  • Assigned procedure codes
  • Communicate and work as a team with the medical staff, and facilities to achieve the very best for the patients
  • Communicate with patients about the requirements and answer questions
  • Self-taught many different computer programs, and to learn more to help me be the best that I can be at my job.
  • Competent in Sublimate, Allscripts, Availity, eviCore, Cerner, Microsoft Office

Charge Capture Specialist

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM
05.2012 - 02.2014
  • Accurately billed patients for supplies and Operating room time
  • Analyzed preference cards for completeness and accuracy
  • Maintained inventory within the center core
  • Followed up with staff with discrepancies
  • Strived for 100% accuracy when submitting all charges
  • Detail Oriented
  • Built-up a strong sense of teamwork among coworkers and gained trust from surgeons, nurses, anesthesia and techs
  • Helped to set up procedure levels and codes for chargeable supplies
  • Increased Revenue by 25% and captured all charges
  • Accelerated turnaround times
  • OR Manager experience, Microsoft Office, Lawson, Meditech
  • Knowledge of HIPPA Requirements and data privacy laws.
  • Completed OR inventory of supplies
  • Operating Room Central Scheduling Coordinator
  • September 2006-until promotion in 2012
  • Scheduled patients for surgery
  • Answered phones
  • Maintained conflict checks
  • Efficiently scheduled patients for optimal flow within the operating room.
  • Assisted in updating preference cards

Education

Associate's degree - Health Information Technology

Rasmussen College
Mankato, MN
03.2005

Internship - undefined

Walt Disney World College Program
Orlando, FL
01.2003

General educational development - General Studies

St. Cloud State
Saint Cloud, MN
01.2003

Skills

  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications

  • Proficient in administrative tasks

  • Detail-oriented data management

  • Statement reconciliation

  • Data entry and 10-key

  • Credit card reconciliation & Report preparation

  • 1099 preparation

  • Proactive and Self-motivated

  • Expense reports

  • Handling confidential materials

  • Information gathering and analysis

  • Effective communication

Affiliations

  • Junior Achievement, Board member
  • September 2019 to Present
  • Help with planning and how to reach out to all of the schools and to get them involved and take advantage of the many great things Junior Achievement offers.
  • Plan fundraisers, big bowl, run
  • Find volunteers to teach classes

Certification

  • Property and Casualty License December 2019 to December 2020
  • December 2020

Timeline

Accounts Payable Specialist

Nuvera
06.2022 - Current

Production Data Rep - Accounting

Christensen Farms
11.2021 - Current

Agent, Customer Service Representative

Citizen's Agency Minnesota
03.2019 - 08.2021

Prior Authorization Specialist

Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic
02.2014 - 03.2019

Charge Capture Specialist

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM
05.2012 - 02.2014

Internship - undefined

Walt Disney World College Program

General educational development - General Studies

St. Cloud State

Associate's degree - Health Information Technology

Rasmussen College

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