Natasha Suarez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Professional billing expert with strong expertise in financial analysis, invoicing, and account reconciliation. Proven track record in optimizing billing processes and resolving discrepancies efficiently. Known for collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and achieving organizational goals. Skilled in medical coding, insurance claims, and ERP systems.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Specialist
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Processed and reviewed billing claims for accuracy and compliance with hospital regulations.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to resolve discrepancies in patient accounts.
- Implemented improvements in billing procedures, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors.
- Trained junior staff on billing software and best practices for claim submissions.
Accounts Payable Clerk
J&C Construction & Remodeling
San Antonio, TX, USA
05.2012 - 12.2020
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Generated accounts payable reports for management review to aid in financial and business decision making.
- Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and paid employees by receiving and verifying expense reports.
- Trained and mentored new team members and managers on accounts payable systems and policies to build cohesive groups and promote operational performance.
Billing Collector
Outreach Health Services
San Antonio, TX, USA
04.2008 - 06.2011
- Located errors and promptly refiled rejected claims.
- Printed and reviewed monthly patient aging reports and solicited overdue payments.
- Researched CPT and ICD-9 coding discrepancies for compliance and reimbursement accuracy.
- Performed billing and coding procedures for ambulance, emergency room, impatient and outpatient services.
- Communicated with patients for unpaid claims for HMO, PPO and private accounts and delivered friendly follow-up calls for proper payments to contracts.
Claims Processor
Pacific Care Health Insurance
San Antonio, TX, USA
11.1997 - 03.2008
- Modified, updated and processed existing policies.
- Calculated adjustments, premiums, and refunds.
- Transcribed sensitive documents with complete confidentiality.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments and prescriptions.
Education
Medical Coding/Medical Asst. -
Vantage College
San Antonio, TX06-2016
Phlebotomy - undefined
Southwest College
San Antonio, TX12-2012
Account/Payable/Receivable - undefined
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX07-2000
Skills
- Insurance verification
- Invoice processing
- Customer service
- Claims processing
- Decision-making
- HIPAA compliance
- Claim submission
- Medical coding
- Medical billing and collections
- Account updating
- Deadline adherence
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Billing Specialist
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
J&C Construction & Remodeling
05.2012 - 12.2020
Billing Collector
Outreach Health Services
04.2008 - 06.2011
Claims Processor
Pacific Care Health Insurance
11.1997 - 03.2008
Phlebotomy - undefined
Southwest College
Account/Payable/Receivable - undefined
San Antonio College
Medical Coding/Medical Asst. -
Vantage College