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MAUREEN SYLVAIN

LAS VEGAS,NV

Summary

36 years of experience in almost all positions of medical specialty practice, ophthalmology (18 years) and orthopedics (18 years). Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges and utilizes interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills as well as excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with high degree of accuracy.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager/ Billing Specialist/ Medical Assistant

Orthopaedic Specialists Of Nevada
Las Vegas, United States
05.2005 - 03.2024
  • Enhanced customer service satisfaction by resolving disputes, promptly maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • provide support with daily administrative tasks in a company. Typical responsibilities of a Back Office Assistant are sorting the correspondence, implementing and optimizing procedures, maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, and collaborating with other departments.
  • Knowledgeable Medical Assistant with exceptional patient care, assessment, and education skills. Capable in collecting and handling samples, documenting histories, and updating charts. Team-Oriented, HIPPA compliant, and compassionate in helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
  • Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
  • Compiled and tracked outstanding balances owed to medical facilities.
  • Processed billing calls and answered questions from patients and third-party carriers.
  • Corrected, completed and processed claims for multiple payer codes.
  • Processed online and paper appeal submissions and refund requests.
  • Assisted in reconciling deposit and patient collections.
  • Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
  • Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
  • Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
  • Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
  • Processed payment via telephone and in person with focus on accuracy and efficiency.
  • Generated financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
  • Logged charges and payments within Kareo.
  • Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
  • Inserted mail with manual methods and automated equipment for optimal efficiency.
  • Front Desk Reception
  • Patient Scheduling Coordinator
  • Managed high volume phone calls
  • Developed strong working relationships with team members
  • Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality
  • Supported administrative tasks such as data entry and document preparation
  • Handled referrals both in and out of clinic
  • Medical records both in and out of clinic

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant and Scribe

Avista Eye Center
Las Vegas, NV
02.2000 - 05.2005
  • All back office responsibilities, including assessing complaint, medical history, conducting eye exams, filling our paperwork, referrals, equipment maintenance and sterilization, assisting in office surgeries
  • All front office responsibilities including scheduling, check in/out, collecting and posting payment, billing insurance, medical records (obtain and release), and filing
  • Marketing
  • Conducting dry eye studies
  • Hiring and training

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant and Scribe

Gerald R. Sylvain MD
Las Vegas, NV
01.1987 - 02.2000

Same as Avista Eye Center (above)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature

Hendrix College
Conway, AR
05.1986

Skills

  • Financial and Operational Reporting
  • Contract management
  • Written communication
  • Medical Terminology Mastery
  • Medical coding expertise
  • Data entry efficiency
  • Payment posting accuracy
  • Schedule development (clinic and surgery)
  • Claims Processing Proficiency
  • Negotiation (claims and contracts)
  • Insurance Verification
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Referrals
  • Telephone Reservations
  • Team Management
  • Oral and Writing Communication
  • Staff Training and Mentoring
  • Front Office Operations
  • Special Projects
  • Patient Correspondence
  • Workflow Processes

Additional Information

REFERENCES:

Janet Balison, interim manager Orthopedic Specialists 702-595-2101

Wendy Temme, manager Avista Eye Center 702-504-3805

(more upon request)

Timeline

Manager/ Billing Specialist/ Medical Assistant

Orthopaedic Specialists Of Nevada
05.2005 - 03.2024

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant and Scribe

Avista Eye Center
02.2000 - 05.2005

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant and Scribe

Gerald R. Sylvain MD
01.1987 - 02.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature

Hendrix College
MAUREEN SYLVAIN