Proven track record in enhancing financial operations and customer satisfaction at HBSS, leveraging expertise in invoice processing and active listening to streamline accounts receivable and billing processes. Excelled in team collaboration and critical thinking, achieving significant improvements in efficiency and client relations. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and maintaining confidentiality, consistently exceeding employer expectations.
Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts receivable ledgers.
Ensured timely payments from clients through effective communication and proactive followups.
Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets and demographics.
Entered financial data into the company accounting database to be verified and reconciled accurately.
Charge Entry Specialist/Collections Agent
Pacific American Medical Services, Inc.
07.2001 - 11.2003
Contributed to practice growth by effectively coordinating with other departments to optimize billing processes across all service lines.
Participated in regular team meetings to stay informed on department goals, upcoming changes, and relevant updates affecting the charge entry process.
Boosted customer satisfaction levels by addressing patient inquiries regarding their charges in a professional and respectful manner.
Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, and office staff to promote collaboration on complex cases requiring additional assistance or clarification on charges entered.
Improved charge entry accuracy by diligently reviewing and verifying patient demographic information.
Answered questions and assisted providers and office staff.
Physical Therapy Aide
Independent Physical Therpay
10.1998 - 06.2001
Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
Optimized scheduling efficiency through coordination with administrative staff members, minimizing appointment conflicts for both therapists and patients.
Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and providing timely updates to supervising therapists.
Increased patient engagement with therapeutic exercises through clear instruction, demonstration, and consistent encouragement.
Streamlined clinic operations by maintaining a clean, organized environment and performing routine inventory checks on therapy supplies and equipment.
Improved patient recovery by assisting in implementing individualized physical therapy treatment plans.
Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of sensitive patient information at all times.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
California School of Culinary Arts
Pasadena, CA
09.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology/Biochemistry
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
06.1998
Skills
Attorney Personal Injury Cases
Customer Account Management
Invoice Processing
Bank Reconciliation
Payment Negotiations
Microsoft Excel expertise
Organization and Teamwork
Law and Government
Work well in a high pressure environment
Active listening, reading comprehension and critical thinking