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Sara Weinhold

Ephrata,PA

Summary

Skilled professional with experience in collections, customer service and data entry. Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Effectively mediates customer disputes and collects payment in timely manner.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable Wholesale Fuels

Consultant
10.2022 - Current
  • Expedited invoice processing by accurately assigning appropriate codes for efficient tracking and reporting purposes.
  • Enhanced client relationships through courteous and professional communication during billing process.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental communication regarding account status, ensuring prompt resolution of any issues affecting receivables collection.
  • Collaborated with sales team to address customer concerns, fostering positive working relationships between departments.
  • Promoted client satisfaction through swift response to inquiries about account balances or payment arrangements.
  • Supported internal audit processes, providing documentation and clarification as needed for timely completion of audits.

Grassroots Lobbyist

Mamas Against Cancer
03.2013 - Current
  • Developed plans and materials to communicate organizational activities that were beneficial to environment, public safety and other important social issues
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of lobbying efforts and adjusted strategies as needed to ensure continued progress toward desired outcomes.
  • Participated in industry conferences and networking events, fostering connections beneficial to future endeavors or collaborations.
  • Leveraged social media platforms strategically to amplify messages, broaden reach, and engage constituents effectively in the policymaking process.
  • Studied objectives, promotional policies, or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies to influence public opinion or promote ideas, products, or services
  • Secured support for key initiatives through effective relationship-building with stakeholders and legislators.
  • Successfully lobbied for the very first Pediatric Cancer Research legislation passed in the state of Pennsylvania.
  • Successfully lobbied for the largest piece of Pediatric Cancer Research legislation passed in the world.

Office Manager

Private Psychotherapy Practice
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Reduced errors in billing and coding processes through meticulous oversight, ensuring accurate financial records and timely payments from insurance companies.
  • Ensured accurate billing and coding practices, leading to a reduction in claim denials.
  • Contributed to risk management initiatives by monitoring expiring licenses, certifications, and insurances, notifying providers of renewal requirements in a timely manner.
  • Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
  • Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
  • Managed high-volume insurance verifications within pressured timeframes for productive medical operations.

Certified Nurses Aide

Nurses Available
01.2008 - 03.2013
  • Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients
  • Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
  • Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff
  • Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding
  • Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate
  • Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings
  • Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls
  • Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding and grooming tasks
  • Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff
  • Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information
  • Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability
  • Assisted nurses and physicians in operation of medical equipment and provision of patient care.

Education

Diploma -

Lancaster Catholic High School
LANCASTER, PA
05.2003

Skills

  • Policy and Procedure Modification
  • Office Management
  • Team Management
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Auditing
  • Licensing Requirements
  • Medical Billing and Collections
  • Results-oriented professional with experience in accelerated growth, business reengineering and financial restructuring
  • Frequently praised as hard-working by peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals

Personal Information

Title: Office Manager

Timeline

Accounts Receivable Wholesale Fuels

Consultant
10.2022 - Current

Office Manager

Private Psychotherapy Practice
08.2021 - 08.2022

Grassroots Lobbyist

Mamas Against Cancer
03.2013 - Current

Certified Nurses Aide

Nurses Available
01.2008 - 03.2013

Diploma -

Lancaster Catholic High School
Sara Weinhold