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Lisa Edgerly

Charlotte

Summary

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

Washington County Community College

High School Diploma -

Calais High School
Lisa Edgerly