Matilda Tarango
Ventura,USA
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with over two decades of experience in administration and eight years in billing. Skilled in patient record management, office operations, and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability in medical billing, insurance verification, and HR contributes to efficient clinical workflows. Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature. Exceptional organizational and customer service skills in fast-paced medical settings make me an ideal candidate for an Assistant Office Manager position in a psychiatric or general medical facility.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Assistant/Human Resources
One Step A La Vez
12.2025 - Current
- Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger and prepare financial reports for office financial oversight and efficiency. Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoices, payments, and reimbursements, to ensure timely processing. Assist with payroll processing and maintain vendor records, contracts, and W-9 documentation for HR and audit readiness. Organize digital and physical filing systems for financial records and agency documents. Record and maintain accurate financial transactions using QuickBooks, Donor-View, Paychex, and Google Workspace. Support bank account reconciliation and verify financial records for accuracy, identifying any discrepancies.
Medical Billing and Patient Accounts
La Clinica De Familia Behavioral Health
12.2023 - 12.2025
- I electronically billed insurance claims daily, ensuring CPT and ICD-10 codes matched clinical notes to maximize revenue. I monitored, researched, and corrected denied or unpaid claims, managing appeals and reprocessing to optimize reimbursement. I documented treatment plans, diagnoses, and care plans, including medication management, to support clinical staff. I verified patient demographic and insurance information, responding to inquiries. I also managed medical record requests, including scanning, importing, invoicing, and coordinating with providers and insurance companies.
Administrative Assistant/Billing Coordinator
South West Counseling Center
04.2020 - 12.2023
- I managed daily operations of the front and back office, medical records, and billing departments. I ensured patient eligibility and plan benefits, documented and updated patient demographics, insurance information, and treatment plans. I reviewed and explained “stay alive” contracts for high-risk patients and prepared them for visits by taking vital signs and communicating with providers. I managed referrals, medical records requests, and obtained necessary documentation. I scheduled and confirmed appointments, conducted physician referrals, and pre-certified as needed. I worked with multiple software programs, answered phone calls, and triaged calls. I posted and filed explanations of benefits, reviewed and validated charges, and monitored and corrected denied, rejected, and unpaid claims.
Medical Biller/Accounts Receivable
Wendy Wer Acupuncture
08.2018 - 04.2020
- I verified patient insurance benefits, including correcting denied claims, filing and submitting claims, verifying ICD-10 codes, and ensuring accurate insurance details. Assign ICD-10 codes to provider diagnoses and ensure appropriate service and CPT codes are insured. Post payments, collect past due balances, and maintain accurate records of paid explanations of benefits. Review and validate charges, including dates, services, locations, and provider signatures.
Education
General educational development -
Gadsden High School
Anthony, NM12-2002
Skills
- Administrative support
- Staff supervision
- Staff management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and responsible
- Billing/Claims management
- Invoicing and collections
- Intuit quickbooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Accounting Assistant/Human Resources
One Step A La Vez
12.2025 - Current
Medical Billing and Patient Accounts
La Clinica De Familia Behavioral Health
12.2023 - 12.2025
Administrative Assistant/Billing Coordinator
South West Counseling Center
04.2020 - 12.2023
Medical Biller/Accounts Receivable
Wendy Wer Acupuncture
08.2018 - 04.2020
General educational development -
Gadsden High School