Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Robin Forget

Peru

Summary

Dynamic Accounts Receivable Clerk with proven expertise at MEDISCA in optimizing collections processes and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in payment processing and account reconciliation, I effectively negotiated payment plans and resolved billing discrepancies, contributing to a significant reduction in overdue accounts while fostering strong client relationships.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable Clerk

MEDISCA
Plattsburgh
10.2018 - Current
  • Analyzed customer data to pinpoint areas for efficiency enhancement in collections process.
  • Reviewed all incoming payments for accuracy before posting them into the general ledger system.
  • Monitored accounts receivable report, checking for late, delinquent, or missing invoices, and payments.
  • Examined customer payment history and coordinated collections arrangements.
  • Researched customer billing issues and resolved problems to facilitate receipt of overdue monies and promote good customer relationships.
  • Processed posting and reconciling payments and addressed aged receivables.
  • Sent copies of invoices and statements to customers to facilitate payment of outstanding invoices.
  • Negotiated payment plans with delinquent accounts.
  • Reached out to vendors and customers to resolve account problems.
  • Processed monthly payments and researched payment discrepancies.
  • Cleared account balances by examining customer payments and payment history and coordinating contact with collections.
  • Worked closely with internal teams to resolve customer billing and payment issues.
  • Performed various accounts receivable functions, handled cash receipts posting, updated cash flow reports and researched chargebacks and write-offs.
  • Evaluated open accounts to look for past-due balances and pursue collection strategies.
  • Applied cash receipts and performed daily bank deposits.
  • Conducted credit checks on potential clients to assess creditworthiness.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and courteous handling of all inquiries and complaints.
  • Processed new customer forms to set up accounts in system.
  • Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
  • Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
  • Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
  • Identified and capitalized on opportunities to optimize collections operations.
  • Assisted in formulating strategies that increased overall efficiency of collections process.
  • Analyzed customer account information to identify discrepancies or trends in payment history.
  • Collaborated with sales team members to ensure timely collection of outstanding debts from customers.
  • Conducted research on customer accounts as needed to answer inquiries or resolve issues related to payments received or owed.

Billing Assistant

Champlain Valley Vascular
Plattsburgh
11.2009 - 07.2018
  • Managed customer accounts and updated records as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions processed within the billing system.
  • Generated customer statements on a regular basis.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from internal and external customers regarding billing issues.
  • Processed and submitted invoices for payment in a timely manner.
  • Entered new customer information into the system, including credit limits and payment terms.
  • Reconciled accounts to ensure accuracy of billing information.
  • Followed up on unpaid invoices to ensure timely collection of payments due.
  • Reached out to customers and paying entities to seek current and late payments.
  • Assessed billing statements for correct diagnostic codes and identified problems with coding.
  • Checked claims coding for accuracy with ICD-10 standards.
  • Monitored past due accounts and pursued collections on outstanding invoices.
  • Generated and distributed month-end statements for customers and resolved related concerns.
  • Submitted claims to insurance companies.
  • Performed insurance verification, pre-certification and pre-authorization.
  • Investigated past due invoices and delinquent accounts to generate revenues and reduce number of unpaid and outstanding accounts.
  • Collected, posted and managed patient account payments.

Billing Assistant

Urology Associates of NENY
Plattsburgh
01.1992 - 09.2009
  • Managed customer accounts and updated records as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions processed within the billing system.
  • Researched discrepancies between customer invoices and payments received.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from internal and external customers regarding billing issues.
  • Reconciled accounts to ensure accuracy of billing information.
  • Followed up on unpaid invoices to ensure timely collection of payments due.
  • Reached out to customers and paying entities to seek current and late payments.
  • Organized, opened and filed incoming mail.
  • Maintained historical records by microfilming and filing documents.
  • Assessed billing statements for correct diagnostic codes and identified problems with coding.
  • Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
  • Checked claims coding for accuracy with ICD-10 standards.
  • Reviewed engine assigned codes and modifiers to update and verify accuracy.
  • Processed invoice payments and recorded information in account database.
  • Monitored past due accounts and pursued collections on outstanding invoices.
  • Accurately input procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software to generate up-to-date invoices.
  • Weighed envelopes containing statements to determine correct postage and affix postage.
  • Submitted claims to insurance companies.
  • Performed insurance verification, pre-certification and pre-authorization.

Education

2 Year Degree Secretarial -

Our Lady Of Victory Secretarial School
Plattsburgh, NY
06-1992

Skills

  • Accounts receivable
  • Payment processing
  • Invoice management
  • Collections negotiation
  • Account reconciliation
  • Financial reporting
  • Customer relationship management
  • Credit assessment
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Account monitoring
  • Statement review
  • General ledger maintenance
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data entry and management
  • Attention to detail
  • Client communication
  • Spreadsheets and journal entries
  • Transaction recording
  • Payment negotiations
  • Collections
  • Debt collection
  • Payment posting
  • Bank deposits
  • Credit limit evaluation
  • Accurate payment posting
  • Customer service support
  • Claims processing
  • General ledger

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Accounts Receivable Clerk

MEDISCA
10.2018 - Current

Billing Assistant

Champlain Valley Vascular
11.2009 - 07.2018

Billing Assistant

Urology Associates of NENY
01.1992 - 09.2009

2 Year Degree Secretarial -

Our Lady Of Victory Secretarial School
Robin Forget