Reliable Medical Biller with coding and medical terminology knowledge. Polished and hardworking performer with background overseeing accounts and handling records management tasks. Team-oriented person with great decision-making skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Specialist
Calais Community Hospital
Calais, ME
08.2001 - Current
Delivered timely and accurate charge submissions.
Collaborated with customers to resolve disputes.
Located errors and promptly refiled rejected claims.
Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.
Accurately entered patient demographic and billing information in billing system to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Promptly work denials and appealing if necessary
Was directly involved in the implementation of our current billing software
Developed a bank reconciliation process for the posting accountant
Assisted former directors analyzing data for KPI and creating reports
In the past, reviewed accounts ready for collection and was responsible for sending files to the collection agencies
Patient Service Representative
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital
Ellsworth, ME
08.1996 - 07.2001
Scheduled appointments for patients of a very busy physician practice
Was responsible for obtaining authorization for referred services
Engaged with patients to provide critical information.
Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Processed medical records requests efficiently, safeguarding patient privacy while ensuring timely information access for healthcare providers.
Used Meditech to schedule appointments.
Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Husson University
Bangor, ME
Certificate in Medical Office Technology - Medical Office Technology
Washington County Community College
Calais, ME
05.1996
High School Diploma -
Calais High School
Calais, ME
06.1989
Skills
Commercial and Private Insurance
Use of Excel to create reports, Adhoc reporting
Microsoft Word
Timeline
Billing Specialist
Calais Community Hospital
08.2001 - Current
Patient Service Representative
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital
08.1996 - 07.2001
No Degree - Nursing
Husson University
Certificate in Medical Office Technology - Medical Office Technology