Laura Altamirano
Summary
Dynamic financial services professional with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. Expertise in accounts receivable management and insurance verification, ensuring accuracy and exceptional patient support.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Services Professional
Watson's Clinic
01.2015 - Current
- Provide financial counseling and services to patients in a healthcare environment.
- Manage patient accounts and accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution (3 years specialized in accounts receivable).
- Perform insurance verification for cardiovascular consults, ensuring coverage and proper billing (8 years).
- Resolve billing discrepancies and patient inquiries, delivering exceptional customer service.
- Collaborate with medical and administrative teams to support patient needs efficiently.
Insurance Verification Specialist
Cardio Vascular Consultants
Tamarac, FL
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Updated patient and insurance data and input changes into company computer system.
- Conducted patient insurance verification using electronic systems and databases.
- Followed up on pending verifications to ensure timely processing of claims.
- Verified that patients had proper insurance coverage prior to procedures or appointment scheduling.
Account receivables
Vigo Remitance
Sunrise, Florida
01.2003 - 01.2006
- 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.
Education
Accounting
Ricardo Palma University
Lima, PeruSkills
- Healthcare Financial Services
- Adaptability to change
- Financial counseling
- Accounts Receivable Management
- Insurance Verification
- Patient Financial Counseling
- Customer Service Excellence
- Problem Resolution
- Team Collaboration
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Accounting Knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Financial Services Professional
Watson's Clinic
01.2015 - Current
Insurance Verification Specialist
Cardio Vascular Consultants
01.2006 - 01.2015
Account receivables
Vigo Remitance
01.2003 - 01.2006
Accounting
Ricardo Palma University