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Work History
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Microsoft Suite
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Sandra Martinez-Andrade

San Bernardino,CA

Summary

Fiscal Specialist with extensive experience at the Department of Behavioral Health, specializing in claims processing and financial auditing. Expertise in team training and workload management, ensuring strict compliance and accuracy in financial practices. Recognized for outstanding customer service skills, adept at resolving complex issues to enhance operational efficiency and elevate client satisfaction. Career goals include leveraging expertise to drive continuous improvement in financial processes.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Fiscal Specialist

DBH IT and Revenue Cycle Team
San Bernardino, CA
02.2010 - Current
  • Collated financial details for Medi-Cal reimbursement.
  • Correct Medi-Cal denial errors after conducting thorough research on cause of rejections.
  • Authenticate client Medi-Cal status via state database.
  • Ensured compliance with State Medi-Cal guidelines prior to resubmission.
  • Facilitated Medi-cal refunds through efficient processing of deletions and voids
  • Performed audits on intricate patient accounts for various contracts and County accounts.
  • Handled service correction, replacement, and deletions for charge data correction invoices (CDCI).
  • Delivered training sessions to Contract providers regarding Medi-Cal claims and denials. As well as our internal team.
  • Produce detailed user guides tailored for team usage and contractor needs.
  • Ensured client satisfaction by addressing concerns through various communication channels.
  • Managed helpdesk operations efficiently to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Resolved customer concerns related to claims via ticket system.
  • Processed payments and denials for insurance entities and Medicare.
  • Transferred denied payments efficiently to designated guarantors.
  • Reviewed financial documents ensuring precision and accuracy.
  • Directed and organized billers, allocating responsibilities to temporary support.
  • Supported implementation of Department of Behavioral Health's new EHR system.
  • Processed billing record requests submitted by legal firms and document retrieval services.

Supervising Fiscal Specialist

Department of Behavioral Health-Revenue Cycle Team
San Bernardino, CA
01.2023 - 03.2023

• Supervised staff workload and assignments.

• Approved absence requests and e-Time for staff.

Optimized and allocated workload tasks among team members daily.

• In collaboration with the team, established work sequence, priorities, deadlines, and work standards.

• Identified training needs to ensure staff have all the resources needed.

• Prepared training materials and procedural guides and facilitated training.

• Reviewed work product for accuracy and in accordance with billing/claiming regulations.

• Supervised the preparation and processing of spreadsheets, claims, payments, and service corrections.

Fiscal Specialist

San Bernardino County/Department of Behavioral Hea
San Bernardino, CA
10.2001 - 02.2010
  • Processed and handled insurance, Medicare, and private pay claims for services provided.
  • Evaluated eligibility for potential benefits under various insurance plans including Medical, Medicare, and private insurance.
  • Handled remittance advice for insurance and Medicare denials and payments.
  • Handled front desk operations including payment collection and documentation.
  • Inspected ledger records for accuracy.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to clients.
  • Oversaw training of WEX personnel for various clerical functions.

Fiscal Clerk I

San Bernardino County/Arrowhead Regional Medical C
Colton, CA
09.2000 - 10.2001
  • Provided exceptional customer service at the reception area.
  • Conducted patient interviews to assess program eligibility for financial assistance.
  • Verified Medi-Cal and MIA eligibility using computer systems.
  • Researched patient account details to ensure correctness.
  • Managed legal document compliance for subpoenas.
  • Audited patient accounts, received payments and calculated applicable account discounts.

Fiscal Clerk I

San Bernardino County/ARMC
Colton, CA
03.2000 - 09.2000

Processed items using pharmacy electronic billing system.

Conduct revisions of pharmacy account records.

Validated coverage details with insurers.

•Bill specialized State breast programs for pharmacy services.

Conducted copy checks for bank deposits.

Oversaw handling of bank deposits.

Processed accounts, checks and statements using 10-key.

Interpret conversations to assist Spanish speakers.

Clerk II

San Bernardino County/DA Child Support
Loma Linda, CA
04.1999 - 03.2000
  • Managed client intake at reception desk effectively.
  • Managed receipt and organization of subpoenas.
  • Managed appointment-related documentation.
  • Organized documents and managed light telephone correspondence.
  • Supported clients in interpreting received correspondence.
  • Facilitate interview translations.
  • Organized and handled mailroom duties efficiently.

Clerk II

San Bernardino County/DA Child Support
San Bernardino, CA
04.1998 - 04.1999
  • Managed customer phone inquiries.
  • Processed checks and various other financial items using a 10-key.
  • Created organized records for new clients
  • Organized documents into client-specific directories.
  • Determine financial records for clients and child support officers.
  • Generated ledgers for clients to discuss accounts

Managed file room operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Valley View High School
Ontario, CA
06-1992

Skills

  • Claims processing
  • Financial auditing
  • Customer service
  • Team training
  • Workload management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability

Microsoft Suite

  • EXCEL
  • Word
  • Outlook

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supervising Fiscal Specialist

Department of Behavioral Health-Revenue Cycle Team
01.2023 - 03.2023

Fiscal Specialist

DBH IT and Revenue Cycle Team
02.2010 - Current

Fiscal Specialist

San Bernardino County/Department of Behavioral Hea
10.2001 - 02.2010

Fiscal Clerk I

San Bernardino County/Arrowhead Regional Medical C
09.2000 - 10.2001

Fiscal Clerk I

San Bernardino County/ARMC
03.2000 - 09.2000

Clerk II

San Bernardino County/DA Child Support
04.1999 - 03.2000

Clerk II

San Bernardino County/DA Child Support
04.1998 - 04.1999

High School Diploma -

Valley View High School
Sandra Martinez-Andrade