Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Key Qualifications
Timeline
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Kina Fausto

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Resourceful Medical Billing Specialist known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in accurate claim submission, effective revenue cycle management, and comprehensive insurance follow-up. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and time management to ensure smooth financial operations within healthcare settings.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Elite Services USA
Las Vegas, NV
02.2024 - Current
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.

Patient Financial Services Representative

My Left Foot Children's Therapy
Las Vegas, NV
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Contacted insurance companies to check status of claim payments.
  • Processed payments accurately and efficiently in a timely manner.
  • Performed cash reconciliations for patient accounts ensuring accuracy of records.
  • Answered customer questions regarding account discrepancies or problems.
  • Received payments and posted amounts to customer accounts.
  • Reviewed daily reports to identify any discrepancies or errors in patient account balances.
  • Performed administrative functions for assigned accounts, recorded address changes and purged records.

Medical Billing Advisor

Kareo Managed Billing
Las Vegas, NV
01.2018 - 07.2022
  • Managed 5 or more accounts.
  • Weekly meetings with managers and owners of businesses to discuss reports and new plans.
  • Perform posting charges and completion of claims to payers in a timely fashion.
  • Submit billing data to insurance providers.
  • Work claims and claim denials to ensure maximum reimbursement for services provided.
  • Perform Medicare/Medicaid reviews and audits.
  • Implement, maintain, and report on programs initiated by the practice.
  • Monthly Patient Statements, A/R, A/P, Key Indicators, Aging Reports.

Office Manager

Mercer Island Chiropractic
Mercer Island, WA
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Managed chiropractic office and wellness center
  • Performed difficult technical and office support work requiring use of independent judgment
  • Managed databases and marketing campaigns
  • Interviewed, selected, and trained new hires for both front and back office positions
  • Created and implemented new policies and procedures for the practice
  • Performed monthly inventory and ordered all office supplies, equipment, and nutritional retail and stock
  • Submitted monthly account audits to the practice accountant
  • Managed and organized all duties for doctor's monthly lectures, seminars and workshops
  • Interpreted and typed doctor's notes from a Dictaphone onto word documents for all patients seen in the office
  • Outlined and delegated tasks to other employees daily
  • Balanced and handled multiple bank accounts for the practice and the doctor, including daily deposits made at the bank
  • Accounts payable and receivable

Education

High School Diploma - GENERAL STUDIES

Cheyenne High School
Las Vegas

Skills

  • Highly organized
  • Efficient
  • Energetic
  • Office systems improvement
  • Client rapport establishment
  • Needs identification
  • Resource matching
  • Software expertise
  • Credentialing
  • Fluent in English
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • ICD-10
  • ICD-9
  • CPT
  • HCPS
  • Typing speed is 55 WPM
  • Telehealth
  • Patient advocacy

Certification

  • Metagenics First Line Therapy, Lifestyle Educator Certification
  • Beach Body Coach
  • State of NV Chiropractic Board, Chiropractic Asst. Certification, 12/01/22
  • American Heart Association, CPR Certification, 12/01/22
  • Medical Billing and Coding Certification, 06/01/16

References

Available upon request

Key Qualifications

  • Highly organized, Efficient, and Energetic.
  • Able to improve office systems that improve workflow and enhance the overall environment.
  • 20 years of experience offering outstanding service with diverse clients.
  • Ability to quickly establish rapport with clients, identify needs and match them with appropriate resources.
  • Software expertise: Chirotouch, Lytec, Silkone, Medisoft, Office Ally, Meditouch, Cortex, NexTech, Microsoft, Kareo, Therabill, WebPT, AdvancedMD.
  • Credentialing: CAQH, EDI, ERA, Clearinghouses: Trizetto, Jopari, Office Ally, Availity, Waystar
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • ICD-10, ICD-9, CPT, HCPS, 55 WPM, Telehealth

Timeline

Caregiver

Elite Services USA
02.2024 - Current

Patient Financial Services Representative

My Left Foot Children's Therapy
08.2022 - 02.2024

Medical Billing Advisor

Kareo Managed Billing
01.2018 - 07.2022

Office Manager

Mercer Island Chiropractic
01.2012 - 01.2017

High School Diploma - GENERAL STUDIES

Cheyenne High School
Kina Fausto