Kiara Ridgell
New York
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. 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. People person that’s loves new experiences while learning and collaborating. Very quick learner!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Promise Academy Charter School
New York
01.2026 - Current
- Supported teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Assisted in developing individualized education plans for students with diverse needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance learning and comprehension skills.
- Collaborated with special education team to implement effective interventions.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching strategies and support services.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Participated in IEP meetings and contributed to the development of educational plans.
Seeds Of Sun
Owner Operator
Atlanta
06.2022 - Current
- Showed residential properties and explained features, value and benefits of available homes.
- Acquired new customers, counseled clients and identified purchasing needs to deliver relevant real estate investments.
- Provided support for physical, emotional and social needs of clients.
- Educated women of color on birth options, positive strategies and unique health issues.
- Collaborated with community health programs to increase knowledge of available birthing methods and educate families.
Negril village
Hostess
New York
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Financial Coordinator
BronxCare Health System
The Bronx
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed financial reporting processes for BronxCare Health System.
- Coordinated budget preparation and allocation across departments.
- Assisted in analyzing financial data to support decision-making.
- Resolved discrepancies between vendor invoices and purchase orders.
- Reviewed and analyzed medical records for accurate coding and billing.
- Utilized coding software to assign correct CPT and ICD-10 codes.
- Verified patient information and insurance eligibility to ensure accuracy of claims.
- Interpreted medical reports to apply appropriate ICD-9, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes.
- Verified proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses, and accuracy of procedures.
Medical Billing Representative/Front Desk Receptionist
Advanced Dermatology Center
New York
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Posted charges, payments and adjustments.
- Performed quality control of data entry system to verify proper posting of claims and payments.
- Confirmed patient demographics, collected copays and verified insurance.
- Prepared and submitted claims to insurance companies electronically and manually.
- Entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information .
- Determined customer eligibility for benefit programs and services.
- Applied payments, adjustments and denials into medical manager system.
- Analyzed and interpreted patient medical and surgical records to determine billable services.
- Remained up-to-date details of patient financial responsibilities, fee-for-service and managed care plans by participating in training programs.
- Reviewed and processed prior authorization requests according to insurance guidelines.
- Created and maintained accurate documentation for all prior authorization activities.
- Analyzed denied claims in order to identify potential issues that could be addressed proactively.
- Input claim, prior authorization, and other important medical data into system.
- Scanned paper medical records into the electronic health record system.
- Identified and organized documents according to established procedures.
- Performed quality control checks on all scanned images to ensure accuracy.
- Set up appointments for physician visits and procedures using calendar software.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
Fashion Model
Ford Models
New York
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Modeled garments and jewelry for magazine print outs and television productions.
- Cultivated relationships with over 100's professional photographers.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism in high-stress environments.
- Met with designers to define guidelines for runway shows and presentations.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new captivating opportunities.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Spa Coordinator
Equinox Gym
New York
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Received phone calls to assist customers in scheduling, rescheduling or canceling appointments.
- Greeted guests and members upon arrival to create positive first impressions.
- Resolved guest complaints.
- Advised customers of seasonal promotions to create rapport and improve sales.
- Organized online bookings and processed online payments using company software.
- Planned and executed promotional events to market spa services to new clients.
- Suggested membership programs for frequently returning customers.
Real Estate Investor
Real Advisors
Jacksonville
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Established and implemented leasing goals while managing effective lease expiration program.
- Managed all day-to-day activities involving tenants, subcontractors and property management.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintenance and administration of various properties.
- Assisted owners with analyzing complex real estate documents and loan agreements.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Leadership Coach
Boys & girls club of monticello
monticello
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Supported special events organized by the daycare center or school district.
- Advocated for diversity and inclusion within corporate structures at all levels of the organization.
- Created individualized action plans for clients to help them reach their goals.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure a cohesive team environment.
- Conducted team building activities to foster collaboration and communication.
Education
Real Estate License - Real Estate Development
Kaplan Real Estate School
Atlanta, GAAssociate of Arts -
Central Saint Martins
London, EnglandSome College (No Degree) - Journalism
University At Monticello
Monticello ArHigh School Diploma -
Dumas High School
Dumas, ARSkills
- Fashion trends
- Able to take direction
- Proficient in people skills
- Branding
- Training & Development
- Teambuilding
- Records Management
- Billing and Collection Procedures
- HIPAA Compliance Certification
- ICD-10 Coding
- Insurance claims processing
- Insurance collections
- Billing codes
- Data Entry
- Procedure coding
- Insurance Verification
- EMA Software
- Medical coding knowledge
- Student assessment
- Adaptability to change
- Cultural competency
Education and Training
other,other,other,other
Experience
["Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers"],["Models"]
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Promise Academy Charter School
01.2026 - Current
Negril village
Hostess
11.2025 - 03.2026
Financial Coordinator
BronxCare Health System
07.2025 - 01.2026
Medical Billing Representative/Front Desk Receptionist
Advanced Dermatology Center
01.2023 - 02.2025
Spa Coordinator
Equinox Gym
12.2022 - 07.2023
Fashion Model
Ford Models
10.2022 - 10.2024
Seeds Of Sun
Owner Operator
06.2022 - Current
Real Estate Investor
Real Advisors
01.2021 - 06.2021
Leadership Coach
Boys & girls club of monticello
01.2020 - 11.2020
Real Estate License - Real Estate Development
Kaplan Real Estate School
Associate of Arts -
Central Saint Martins
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism
University At Monticello
High School Diploma -
Dumas High School