To leverage my 23 years of healthcare experience, strong organizational skills, and exceptional customer service abilities in a role that values efficiency and patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Counselor
Orlando Health Cancer Institute
03.2021 - Current
Efficiently gather and input patient demographic and financial information.
Explain insurance benefits and collect co-pays, deductibles, and self-pay portions.
Assemble patient records and ensure compliance with reimbursement regulations.
Proficient in registration systems and electronic verification tools.
Discharge Care Navigator
Trinity Health of New England @ Saint Mary's Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
Schedule follow-up medical outpatient appointments
Establish relationships with and serves as primary point of contact for patients for scheduling follow-up appointments prior to discharge within the emergency department and inpatient hospital units.
Clearly communicate the purposes and services available to patients, family members and caregivers.
Act as the liaison between patient, emergency department providers, inpatient unit personnel and external offices.
Act as liaison between Patient, Provider and Other Services.
Maintain all HIM Release of Information functions
Administrative Support Specialist
Wellmore, Inc
01.2014 - 01.2016
Handle front desk services, including crisis calls and appointment scheduling.
Verify patient benefits and obtain required referrals and authorizations.
Maintain accurate client information in the system and process referrals.
Office Manager
New England Residential Finance, LLC
01.2011 - 01.2014
Organize office operations and procedures, maintain office efficiency, and manage customer accounts.
Maintain financial accounts by processing customer adjustments
Owner
Renee's Day Care
01.2009 - 01.2011
Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks, meeting USDA guidelines
Communicate daily with parents regarding the growth, development, needs and concerns of their children
Developed contracts and policies outlining the terms of the relationship
Developed and implemented policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies
Plan age-appropriate activities and teach children basic self-care skills as well as basic concepts such as color, shape, letters, numbers, songs, animals, etc.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
Ensure equipment and the home day care areas are clean, well maintained and safe at all times
Medical Billing Professional
Franklin Medical Group
01.2004 - 01.2006
Accurately translate patient information into alpha-numeric medical code using ICD-9 and CPT Codes
Transfer billing information to insurance companies so the proper amount of payment can be generated and paid
Obtain required referral / prior authorization from insurance companies
Track billing and monitor all collections
Interview patient by phone or in person to determine payment sources and payment arrangements
Maintain the compliance of the department with hospital practices and local, state and federal regulations
Office Manager
Scovill Medical Group
01.2001 - 01.2004
Manage billing, coding and collections of all patient invoices
Communicate with physician and medical providers regarding clinical clarifications to facilitate requests
Verified patients benefits with insurance companies
Interview patient by phone or in person to determine payment sources and payment arrangements
Maintained all medical records
Maintained all HIM Release of Information functions
Education
General Studies -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT
01.1994
Diploma -
Crosby High School
Waterbury, CT
01.1993
Skills
23 years’ experience in healthcare settings
Proficient in EPIC electronic health record and MyChart
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Extensive appointment scheduling experience
Hands-on experience in administrative and patient support
Well-versed in diverse administrative functions for patient care
Experienced in Health Information Management (HIM)
Experienced in Health Information Management (HIM)
Computer Application Experience
EPIC
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook)
SSIMed
QuickBooks
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Timeline
Financial Counselor
Orlando Health Cancer Institute
03.2021 - Current
Discharge Care Navigator
Trinity Health of New England @ Saint Mary's Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
Administrative Support Specialist
Wellmore, Inc
01.2014 - 01.2016
Office Manager
New England Residential Finance, LLC
01.2011 - 01.2014
Owner
Renee's Day Care
01.2009 - 01.2011
Medical Billing Professional
Franklin Medical Group
01.2004 - 01.2006
Office Manager
Scovill Medical Group
01.2001 - 01.2004
General Studies -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Diploma -
Crosby High School
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