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Kleashara Johnson

Jonesboro,AR

Summary

Experienced Patient Service Representative skilled in claims processing and patient education. Demonstrates strong communication and coordination abilities, ensuring seamless interaction between patients and healthcare providers. Committed to efficient organization and time management, with a keen interest in advancing within the billing sector.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Billing Specialist

St Bernard’s Medical Center
05.2024 - Current

Performed duties as patient care representative for Medicare Advantage, expanding responsibilities to include billing and coding.

Communicated with diverse insurance companies to verify claim status effectively.

Constructed claims for submission, incorporating necessary modifiers and diagnosis indicators.

Interacted with patients regarding billing matters via telephone and face-to-face discussions.

Processed corrected claims using Waystar clearinghouse to ensure accuracy.

Customer Service Representative

Sutter Health
04.2023 - 06.2024

Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments while verifying insurance details.

Ensured accuracy of referrals prior to processing.

Communicated critical messages to providers promptly and efficiently.

Customer Service Representative

TTEC
07.2020 - 2022

Prevented fraudulent claims in California's EDD during the pandemic, safeguarding unemployment resources.

Coordinated with inter-state agencies to combat cross-border benefits fraud.

Implemented advanced detection techniques to identify suspicious activity in claims.

Optimized claimant verification procedures for faster and more accurate eligibility checks.

Residential Care Technician

Jonesboro Human Development Center
03.2017 - 06.2020
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

Lab Assistant

Nea Baptist Hospital
07.2014 - 03.2017
  • Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Handled administrative tasks for laboratory staff and overall operations.
  • Produced and submitted laboratory documents and reports per compliance requirements.
  • Participated in team collaboration initiatives to plan for company's future growth.
  • Enhanced senior staff productivity by managing various support-related tasks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central High School
West Helena, AR

Graduate of Technical Stio - Phlebotomy

Arkansas State University Newport
Jonesboro, AR
06.2016

Skills

  • Appointment confirmation
  • Medical billing
  • Bookkeeping support
  • Medical filing
  • Recording histories
  • Office administration
  • Documentation compliance
  • Laboratory diagnostic equipment
  • Advanced word processing
  • HIPAA procedures
  • Registration documents
  • Data management

Certification

Phlebotomy (2016)

Education and Training

false

Timeline

Billing Specialist

St Bernard’s Medical Center
05.2024 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Sutter Health
04.2023 - 06.2024

Customer Service Representative

TTEC
07.2020 - 2022

Residential Care Technician

Jonesboro Human Development Center
03.2017 - 06.2020

Lab Assistant

Nea Baptist Hospital
07.2014 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -

Central High School

Graduate of Technical Stio - Phlebotomy

Arkansas State University Newport