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Laurie Makowski

Lake Ann,MI

Summary

Payable Clerk with 15 years of experience in a financial management office with broad array of duties. Committed to on-time payments, maintaining detailed records and vendor management. Attention to detail worker with proven resourcefulness and reliability.

Skilled in Sage and Unity Software use and ledger verification with great customer service skills, along with being compassionate and empathetic in a nursing home office setting. Conscientious and dedicated to excellence and a great team player. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and always eager to learn new skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable

Grand Traverse Pavilions
03.2008 - 09.2023
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Matched invoices to purchase orders for proper documentation and to facilitate payment.
  • Managed electronic payment system to print checks, attach to purchase orders and mailed in a timely manner.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Assisted with annual audit for the State of MI & The County of Grand Traverse
  • Carried out administrative tasks by communicating with clients, distributing mail, and scanning documents.
  • Billing onsite Childcare program for employees
  • Performed record keeping for the Resident Trust accounts
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient finances, records, and health statuses.
  • Supported the office team with other miscellaneous duties,

Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Traverse City Eye (formally Cedar Run Eye Center)
09.1996 - 03.2008
  • Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
  • Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
  • Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
  • Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
  • Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
  • Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
  • Handled patient inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to patients, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Received, recorded and filed medical payments by check, cash, and credit card.
  • Welcomed patients and visitors per day via telephone and in person.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Traverse City, MI
06.1990

No Degree - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

Career Tech Center (Trade School)
Traverse City, MI
06.1990

Skills

    Customer Service

    Team Player

    Communication

    Basic Computer Literacy

    Organizational

    Quick learning

    Detail Oriented

    Listening

Timeline

Accounts Payable

Grand Traverse Pavilions
03.2008 - 09.2023

Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Traverse City Eye (formally Cedar Run Eye Center)
09.1996 - 03.2008

High School Diploma -

Central High School

No Degree - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

Career Tech Center (Trade School)
Laurie Makowski