Lakenya Gardner
Clinton,United States
Summary
Meticulous Billing Specialist with expertise in billing codes and reporting. Firm command of billing best practices and third-party authorizations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Financial Services Representative
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
03.2023 - Current
- Perform patient financial services functions of revenue cycle by ensuring claims are billed properly.
- Scan, file, review, research, and resolve claims meticulously.
- Insurance follow up.
- Maintaining confidentiality.
- Work assigned reports and any other assigned duties.
- Contribute to a positive working environment with management and co workers.
BILLING SPECIALIST
Tara Pharmacy
10.2018 - 03.2023
- Answer questions from patients regarding billing charges by explaining services and clinical duties performed
- Follow-up on claims submitted to insurance companies to mediate disputes and obtain reimbursement for services rendered during patient's treatment
- Input patient profiles upon admitting into long term care facilities
- Ensure patients' accounts are set up properly for correct billing from paperwork received via email
- Require minimal oversight to complete job tasks, meeting all deadlines and goals.
CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Covenant Pharmacy
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Performed duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist, and Store Manager, including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information
- Filled prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine correctness and checking for possible interactions
- Cleaned and sterilized work areas, glassware and equipment to protect the pharmacy's staff and customers
- Provided excellent telephone etiquette.
CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Walmart Pharmacy
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Filled prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine correctness and checking for possible interactions
- Registered all related sales on the assigned cash register; collected and handled cash
- Performed duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist, and Store Manager, including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information
- Cleaned and sterilized work areas, glassware and equipment to protect the pharmacy's staff and customers
- Provided excellent telephone etiquette and developed strong relationships with valued customers to cultivate customer loyalty.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Walgreens
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Filled prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine correctness and checking for possible interactions
- Registered all related sales on the assigned cash register; collected and handled cash
- Performed duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist, and Store Manager, including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information
- Cleaned and sterilized work areas, glassware and equipment to protect the pharmacy's staff and customers
- Priced stock, shelved merchandise and changed signage to reflect current sales information
- Provided excellent telephone etiquette.
Education
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN -
Virginia College
Jackson, MS02.2013
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
J.J. McClain High School
Lexington, MS05.2009
Skills
- Billing cycle management
- Paperwork and documentation
- Problem-solving
- Verbal communication
- Teamwork
- HIPPA trained
- Strong decision making ability
- Efficient and accurate
- Strong background in FDA drug safety guidelines
- Extensive medical terminology knowledge
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Patient Financial Services Representative
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
03.2023 - Current
BILLING SPECIALIST
Tara Pharmacy
10.2018 - 03.2023
CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Covenant Pharmacy
11.2015 - 10.2018
CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Walmart Pharmacy
01.2015 - 08.2015
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Walgreens
09.2013 - 01.2015
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN -
Virginia College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
J.J. McClain High School