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Linda L Flores

Linda L Flores

Lebanon,MO

Summary

With 5 years of experience in healthcare and many years of customer service, I bring a strong background in patient support, administrative tasks, and leadership. Specializing in patient access roles, I am proficient in verifying insurance, updating records, and streamlining patient flow while ensuring accuracy and compliance in managing medical records. My expertise extends to understanding insurance coverage, co-pay collection, and providing top-tier administrative support. Proficient in medical billing, insurance claims processing, error resolution, and payment posting, I also have experience in HCPCS coding, charge posting, and interpreting EOBs to optimize accounts receivable. Additionally, I have successfully directed staff during shifts, resolved customer issues, and ensured the completion of end-of-shift tasks while supporting managers to maintain smooth daily operations. Known for exceptional time management, problem-solving, and communication skills, I am an energetic and reliable professional with a proven ability to foster positive relationships and deliver high-quality service.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Lead/ Cashier/ Cook

Taylor's Dairy Joy
09.2022 - Current
  • Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
  • Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation at all times.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Supported upper management during critical decision-making processes by providing valuable insights based on firsthand experiences from shift operations.

Volunteer

St John's Hospital
10.2009 - 04.2012
  • Role: Medical Records Volunteer

Volunteer

American Red Cross
07.2009 - 03.2012
  • Volunteer - Teach Babysitting clinic for youth
  • Teach safety program at Elementary schools

Volunteer

L-life Food Bank
03.2010 - 01.2012
  • Help dispense food and help clients shop

Business Office Account Representative

Harvest Medical Clinic
04.2008 - 07.2008
  • Medical Billing
  • Secondary Insurance Billing
  • Patient Billing
  • Insurance Claims Follow up & Correction
  • Account Clean-up
  • Liaison between patient, billing department and payer to enhance accounts receivables
  • Resolve outstanding issues and/or patient concerns
  • Medical Records for Insurance Companies & Patients
  • Provide assistance and support to other Team Members as needed

Billing Clerk

Cedars Heart Clinic- Chandler
11.2007 - 03.2008
  • Medical Billing
  • Secondary Insurance Billing
  • Transmit Electronic Claims
  • Insurance Claims Follow up & correction
  • Provide support to include phones, scheduling appointments, Front Office Check in, Checkout

Medical Front Office

A Woman's Place
09.2004 - 03.2007
  • 3 years experience in OB Gyn Office as Front Office, Billing Assistant
  • Proficient in CPT and ICD9 coding and charge posting
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Respond to all phone inquiries and billing questions
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Clerical functions including insurance payment posting, filing, faxing, medical records and correspondence
  • Secondary insurance billing
  • Liaison between patient, billing department and payor to enhance accounts receivables
  • Resolve out-standing issues and/or patient concerns
  • Optimize patient flow, assist with appointment scheduling
  • Effective customer service communication utilizing kindness, tact and courtesy
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members., to include phones, scheduling appointments, sorting/distributing mail, maintain and restock lobby
  • Electronic bank deposits
  • Balance day's end reports
  • Switching phones to and from answering service
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Spanish Instruction For Healthcare Professionals

Coconino Community College, Flagstaff, AZ
10-2005

9 Hours

Associate of Science - Medical Specialties

CollegeAmerica, Flagstaff, AZ
07-2004

3.88 GPA

  • cum laude graduate
  • Awarded Certificate of Achievement- exemplifying professionalism through the five A's- Attitude, Adaptability, Attendance, Academic, Appearance
  • Awarded Most Excelled Student
  • Awarded Rising Star Award
  • Awarded Student of the Month-3 times
  • Awarded Perfect Attendance- 6 times

Principles of Sexual Harrasment

Coconino County Human Resources, Flagstaff, AZ
05-2000

2.5 hrs

Skills

  • Front Office Procedure
  • Scheduling
  • Correspondence
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Clerical Functions
  • Medical Records
  • Phones
  • Professional
  • Customer service
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Problem-solving

Unemploymentstatus

Unemployed, 07/08-09/22, Moved to new city for spouse's employment, Primary caregiver for Disabled Spouse

Languages

English
Full Professional

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPaid time offPaid sick leaveWork from home option4-day work week

Timeline

Shift Lead/ Cashier/ Cook - Taylor's Dairy Joy
09.2022 - Current
Volunteer - L-life Food Bank
03.2010 - 01.2012
Volunteer - St John's Hospital
10.2009 - 04.2012
Volunteer - American Red Cross
07.2009 - 03.2012
Business Office Account Representative - Harvest Medical Clinic
04.2008 - 07.2008
Billing Clerk - Cedars Heart Clinic- Chandler
11.2007 - 03.2008
Medical Front Office - A Woman's Place
09.2004 - 03.2007
Coconino Community College - , Spanish Instruction For Healthcare Professionals
CollegeAmerica - Associate of Science, Medical Specialties
Coconino County Human Resources - , Principles of Sexual Harrasment

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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Linda L Flores