Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Records Clerk
Mountain Surgery Center
09.2022 - Current
Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness.
Processed incoming medical records requests.
Maintained a secure filing system for confidential documents.
Entered data into electronic health record systems.
Scanned paper records into digital format.
Responded to inquiries from patients, physicians and other healthcare providers regarding medical records.
Retrieved patient medical records in response to requests from authorized personnel.
Prepared reports summarizing patient information as requested by physicians or other healthcare providers.
Updated patient files with new medical information as needed.
Monitored compliance with state and federal regulations regarding release of information.
Identified discrepancies between physical documentation and electronic health records.
Conducted periodic audits of physical documentation versus electronic health records.
Revenue Cycle/Patient Accounts
East Orange General Hospital
East Orange
03.2017 - Current
Developed, implemented, and monitored processes for billing and collections activities.
Reconciled accounts receivable ledgers against general ledger entries on a regular basis.
Analyzed daily cash receipts from patients and third-party payers to identify discrepancies or trends that may require follow-up actions.
Verification of Patient Insurance and all Patient Demographics Completing all Registration Requirements and all Inpatient/Admission Requests
Collected payments and co-pays from customers using large variety of insurance programs, Explained financial responsibilities to patients as well as payment options and potential collection procedures imposed upon patients and other responsible parties
Set up patients in system by documenting key data, confirming eligibility and verifying insurance benefits
Distributed informational materials to patients, including necessary forms and important brochures covering hospital procedures and rules
Took reservations from physicians and office staff to coordinate bed placements for scheduled and unscheduled patients
Interpreted physician's orders accurately to input correct testing information and verify admissions criteria
Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email
Visited patients' rooms to collect insurance and financial information required for registrations
Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
Charity Care/Presumptive Eligibility Rep
East Orange General Hospital
East Orange
06.2016 - 03.2017
Interview patient for Charity Care Complete Presumptive Eligibility Application for Eligible Patient Quarterly Charity Care Audits
Educated patients on eligibility and affordability options by offering insightful information
Reviewed applications for different aid programs and determined qualification criteria for individuals
Managed processing of all benefits applications, including those for both Charity Care and Medicaid Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits
Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes
Assessed information gleaned from interviews, educational, and medical records, consultation with other professionals and diagnostic evaluations to identify clients' abilities, needs and eligibility for services.
Education
Medical Office Technology-Certificate -
DRAKE School of Business
01.2014
Associate in Office Administration/Medical Concentration -