Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Access Admitting Rep I
Houston Methodist Hospital
10.2015 - 08.2023
Provide premier service efficiently coordinating admission process, explain hospital policies and procedures, verify insurance coverage, update accurate information on patients accounts daily
Ensure that HIPPA and EMTALA regulations are being followed
Communicate with 25-50 patients via phone, email and in person to obtain payments on outstanding accounts or accounts requiring deductible, coinsurance, and copay
Responsible for pre-admitting approximately 40-50 patients from physician or office staff and registrar 30-40 patients for test and surgeries.
Increased efficiency in data entry tasks by consistently maintaining high levels of accuracy and speed.
Resolved customer complaints using established follow-up procedures.
Medical/Front Office Assistant
Clyde McMorris M.D. PA
11.2008 - 10.2015
Answering approximately 30-60 incoming calls and outgoing calls to patients, insurance providers, and facilities
Responsible for checking 25-40 patients in and out, referral coordinator, prior authorize procedure, collect copayment and set up payment arrangement, write orders and labs
Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
Streamlined patient flow by efficiently managing front and back office tasks, including scheduling appointments and maintaining records.
Facilitated seamless communication between patients and healthcare providers by effectively relaying messages, test results, and prescription refills.
Expedited insurance claim processing by accurately recording patient information and submitting necessary documents.
Collected deductibles and copays to post money to patient accounts.
Dispatcher
Barnes Transportation Inc.
08.2002 - 03.2007
Maintained accurate records of all dispatched vehicles, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with industry regulations.
Negotiated rates with carriers for cost-effective shipping options without sacrificing quality or timeliness of deliveries.
Monitored and tracked status of shipments in transit to confirm on-time delivery.
Reviewed paperwork and contracts prior to dispatching crew members to support accuracy and clarify understanding of details.
Coordinated dispatching of 2 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Managed customer accounts and invoicing.
Processed invoices and payments for dispatched orders to provide proof of transaction.
Financial Counselor, Receptionist, Medical Biller and Direct Healthcare
Mental Health Mental Retardation of Authority
03.1999 - 12.2001
Access reimbursement from insurance companies, submitted claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance companies.
Verifying and update patients demographics information and insurance.
Answered approximately 40-50 incoming and outgoing calls, scheduled appointments, data entry, greeted clients and collected payment.
Supervised and assisted mental patients' adolescent/adults in their daily needs.
Verified accuracy of accounts payable payments, resulting in 70% reduction in payment errors and check reissues.
Interviewed approximately 25-30 new and old patient daily financial to qualify for services.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
Associate of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
05.2019
Skills
Adept
Multitasking Abilities
Computer skills
Customer services
Communication
ICD 10 and HCPS Coding Understanding
Revenue Cycle Management
Organizational Skills
Analytical Skills
EMR (Patient Fusions/Epic/EviCore)
Insurance verification
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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