Marilyn Barras
Memphis,TN
Summary
Experienced Healthcare Revenue Cycle Professional with 20 years of expertise in healthcare billing, cash applications, accounts receivable, and payment reconciliation. Strong background in financial accuracy, posting high-volume transactions, resolving discrepancies, and supporting month-end processes. Experienced in remote environments with a commitment to compliance and confidentiality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cash Application Specialist/ Payment Poster Rep II
Ensemble Health Partners/ Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
Memphis, TN
03.2016 - Current
- Posted high-volume insurance payments (ERAs, lockboxes and zero remits)
- Processed adjustments, recoupments, and contractual write-offs.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies with posting errors
- Assisted accounting team with month-end close
- Researched and resolved unapplied payments
- Maintained 98-100% posting accuracy and productivity standards in a fully remote environment.
Claims Follow-Up Rep
Randstad USA
Memphis, Tennessee
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Performed follow-up on outstanding insurance claims to ensure timely reimbursement.
- Researched claim denials and identified root causes of payment delays.
- Contacted insurance carriers to verify claim status and resolve reimbursement issues.
- Submitted corrected claims and appeals to recover outstanding balances.
- Analyzed aging reports and prioritized high-value claims for resolution.
- Maintained productivity standards while improving overall collection rates.
Billing Supervisor
Drs. Gold & Cook
Memphis, Tennessee
06.2011 - 02.2015
- Oversaw financial accuracy of billing and posting operations.
- Reviewed daily transaction reports and ensured reconciliation standards were met.
- Assisted in workflow improvements that enhanced revenue reporting accuracy.
- Assisted with audits and reporting for leadership.
- Ensured compliance with CMS and commercial payer regulations.
- Trained staff on payer regulations and revenue cycle systems.
Medical Biller
Drs. Gold & Cook
Memphis, Tennessee
11.2006 - 06.2011
- Managed full-cycle billing for podiatry practice.
- Submitted clean claims electronically with low rejection rates.
- Performed insurance follow-up on aged claims to increase collections.
- Appealed denied claims and recovered revenue.
- Reduced A/R days by improving workflow processes.
- Communicated with patients regarding balances and payment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Baptist Health Sciences University
Memphis, TNDiploma -
White Station High
Memphis, TN05-2000
Skills
- Cash Applications
- EMR/EHR Systems
- HIPAA Compliance
- Bank & Deposit Reconciliation
- Month-End Close Assistance
- Clearinghouses (Availity & Experian)
- Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Remote Platforms (VPN, Teams, Zoom)
- EMR/EHR Systems (Epic, eClinicalWorks, Misys, APM Allscripts & Collaborate MD)
Timeline
Cash Application Specialist/ Payment Poster Rep II
Ensemble Health Partners/ Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
03.2016 - Current
Claims Follow-Up Rep
Randstad USA
10.2015 - 03.2016
Billing Supervisor
Drs. Gold & Cook
06.2011 - 02.2015
Medical Biller
Drs. Gold & Cook
11.2006 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Baptist Health Sciences University
Diploma -
White Station High