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