Liz Lopes
Ludlow,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Data Entry Specialist with proven expertise at Pioneer Valley Cardiology Associates in optimizing data accuracy and enhancing information security. Skilled in medical billing and quality control, I successfully developed efficient data entry processes, ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards while maintaining high-quality records and supporting team performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Data Entry Specialist
Pioneer Valley Cardiology Associates
05.2018 - Current
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
- Conducted audits of existing data entry processes.
- Analyzed current data records to provide detailed reports.
- Assisted with developing data entry processes.
- Checked for accuracy by verifying data and records.
- Kept optimal quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets.
- Updated and maintained customer information, documents and records.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Robert Half
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Identified root cause of denials to provide plans for denial resolution.
- Maintained knowledge of insurance coverage benefit levels, eligibility systems and verification processes.
- Prepared insurance claim forms or related documents and reviewed for completeness.
- Resubmitted claims after editing or denial to achieve financial targets and reduce outstanding debt.
- Adjusted client accounts by entering discretionary billing items, requesting rebills and updating billing entity records.
- Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
- Generated, posted and attached information to claim files.
Cash Application Specialist
Meridian Medical Management
01.2010 - 04.2016
- Worked in paperless environment to accomplish assignments electronically.
- Filed reports and posted daily batches in system.
- Identified and communicated customer payment discrepancies and worked directly with collections team for research and resolution.
- Applied cash and wires to corresponding customer accounts based on remittance details provided by customers.
- Produced and mailed monthly statements to customers and assisted with related requests for information and clarification.
- Reconciled accounts receivable to general ledger.
- Audited and corrected billing and posting documents for accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA06-2010
Skills
- File management
- Information security
- Health information systems
- Medical billing
- HIPAA compliance
- Quality control procedures
- Medical terminology
- Information verification
Accomplishments
- Achieved and maintained company metrics by entering charges within 24 hours with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved collections backlog which led to $100,000.00 aging AR being collected.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members in the absence of department team lead.
Commissions
Massachusetts Notary Public
Appointed November 11, 2020
Commission expires November 11, 2027
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Data Entry Specialist
Pioneer Valley Cardiology Associates
05.2018 - Current
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Robert Half
04.2016 - 05.2018
Cash Application Specialist
Meridian Medical Management
01.2010 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Springfield Technical Community College
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