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Nicolette Keels

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dynamic Patient Account Representative with extensive experience ,adept at maximizing reimbursements through effective insurance billing and verification. Proven ability to resolve discrepancies and enhance patient understanding, leveraging strong communication skills and a solid foundation in HIPAA compliance to improve service quality and operational efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Account Representative

R1 RCM, Intermountain Healthcare
07.2021 - 04.2026
  • Follow-up with insurance payors on rejected or underpaid claims.
  • Work open claims in a timely manner to maximize reimbursement.
  • Resubmit claims to insurance payors with appropriate modifications.
  • Experience with Epic follow-up system

Billing Clerk II

Medical Alert by Connect America
Bryn Mawr, PA
04.2017 - 07.2021

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• Report problems and assist with resolutions. Involved in strategic planning to improve the

current system that will be more beneficial to the patients.

• Possess strong written and verbal communicati with the supervisors or any agents having issues understanding concepts or process

• Manages difficult patient situations and responds promptly to patient’s needs while soliciting

feedback to improve service

Patient Account Representative

The Horsham Clinic
Horsham, PA
03.2016 - 04.2017
  • Processed patient account inquiries and resolved billing discrepancies efficiently.
  • Ensured accurate data entry in healthcare billing systems to maintain integrity of patient accounts.
  • Assisted patients with insurance verification and benefits explanation to enhance understanding of financial responsibilities.
  • Collaborated with clinical staff to gather necessary documentation for timely claims submission.

Billing Coordinator

Delta-T Group, INC
Philadelphia, PA
05.2013 - 02.2016

Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures, reporting changes if needed.

• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information related results

• Enter schedules of independent contractors according to time sheets.

• Collaborate with other QA and ACT team members to monitor and maintain billing policies,

Education

Associate of Science - Billing And Coding

Billing And Coding 2012 Everest University Online
Tampa, FL
06.2012

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Insurance verification
  • Insurance billing
  • Medical billing

Timeline

Patient Account Representative

R1 RCM, Intermountain Healthcare
07.2021 - 04.2026

Billing Clerk II

Medical Alert by Connect America
04.2017 - 07.2021

Patient Account Representative

The Horsham Clinic
03.2016 - 04.2017

Billing Coordinator

Delta-T Group, INC
05.2013 - 02.2016

Associate of Science - Billing And Coding

Billing And Coding 2012 Everest University Online