Marilyn Bascar
NORTH HOLLYWOOD,CA
Summary
Efficient billing professional with 25 years of experience. Productive and diligent with passion for resolving discrepancies through attention to detail and creative problem-solving. Passionate about perpetuating company values through impeccable work ethic and drive.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
BILLING SPECIALIST
PREMIER BH.INC
03.2016 - Current
- Met collection goals at over 100% annually versus revenue.
- Increased revenue collection by diligently pursuing outstanding claims.
- Optimized revenue recovery efforts by efficiently identifying underpayments and resolving discrepancies with payers.
- Assisted business office manager during peak workload periods, demonstrating strong teamwork and commitment to overall departmental success.
- Ensured strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive patient information during the billing process.
- Verified accuracy of accounts month-end close reports for revenue billing generation.
- Identified payment trends and adjusted billing processes accordingly.
- Minimized errors in claims submissions through regular triple-check of CMS billing codes against medical documentation.
- Collaborated with medical staff to obtain necessary documentation, enabling timely submission of accurate claims ADR and/or post-pay audits.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Regional Financial Consultant
Genesis Skilled HealthCare-West Los Angeles
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Managed 7 skilled nursing facilities for A/R ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines and local regulations.
- Improved cash flow management with accurate forecasting and timely collections activities.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures especially with migration to new software.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated financial plans aligned with company objectives.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Ensured accuracy of financial statements through thorough review processes and adherence to accounting standards.
Mcare Biller
SKILLED HEALTHCARE
08.2007 - 05.2015
- Met receivable collections of over 100% annually for Medicare payer on 3 SNF buildings.
- Played an instrumental role in meeting company fiscal goals through diligent monitoring of accounts receivable balances.
- Collaborated with Medicare fiscal intermediary and corporate department heads to resolve claim issues and disputes.
- Increased revenue through timely processing of invoices and thorough follow-up on outstanding payments.
- Generated accounts receivable reports for management review to aid in financial and business decision making.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards throughout all aspects of the billing process.
- Worked effectively with medical payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances to obtain timely and accurate payments.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Followed up with appropriate parties to obtain prompt payments.
- Kept all patient information secure and confidential.
- Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
- Reduced billing errors by implementing strict policies and systematic procedures.
- Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular audits of billing records, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of San Carlos
Cebu City, Philippines03.1988
Skills
- Data entry proficiency
- Accounts receivable management
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Claims Processing
- Patient account management
- Correspondence Preparation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Word Processing
- Microsoft Office
- Account Reconciliation
- Customer Relations
- Billing Document Creation
- Account Posting
- Billing systems and software
- Discrepancy Reconciliation
- Discrepancy Resolution
- Research and due diligence
Timeline
BILLING SPECIALIST
PREMIER BH.INC
03.2016 - Current
Regional Financial Consultant
Genesis Skilled HealthCare-West Los Angeles
05.2015 - 03.2016
Mcare Biller
SKILLED HEALTHCARE
08.2007 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of San Carlos