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Sarah Itzkowitz

Staten Island,NY

Summary

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Hardworking Medical Debt Collector with extensive experience handling patient charges and payment entries. Familiar with processing online appeals, refund requests and billing audit information. Uses strong customer service skills to communicate with patients and third-party carriers.

Prepares and distributes statements to customers while maintaining comprehensive, accurate records. Accustomed to answering questions, providing information and resolving concerns. Good communication, organizational and multitasking abilities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Billing and Collections Specialist

Robert Adler
Brooklyn, NY
09.1999 - Current
  • Maintained detailed records of all billing activities in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed strategies to improve collection rates and reduce outstanding debt levels.
  • Assisted in preparation of annual audits by providing required documentation upon request.
  • Implemented new technologies and processes that improved efficiency of billing operations.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay abreast of changing industry trends and best practices.
  • Managed daily workflow for the department including assigning tasks among staff members.
  • Provided technical support when needed during implementation of new systems or software upgrades.
  • Prepared weekly updates on revenue cycle performance metrics.
  • Evaluated current collections process and identified areas where improvement is needed.
  • Processed refund requests and reconciled deposit and patient collections.
  • Attended provider meetings and workshops when appropriate.
  • Sent incomplete or incorrect claims to supervisors for proper adjudication.
  • Performed insurance verification, pre-certification and pre-authorization.
  • Oversaw daily collections and accounts receivable activities, developing robust strategies to maximize collections and reduce aged accounts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Beth Jacob of Boro Park
Brooklyn, NY
06.1998

Skills

  • Postage Determination
  • Customer Account Management
  • Invoice Generation
  • Hour Tracking
  • AutoCAD
  • Small Metal Parts Manufacturing
  • Machine Assembly
  • CNC Machine Operation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Product Defect Identification
  • De-Burring
  • Machine Alignment
  • Machine Setups
  • Defective Parts Disassembly
  • Equipment Repair
  • Drilling
  • Electric Motor Repair
  • Machine Monitoring
  • Tooling and Fixtures
  • CNC Machine Programming
  • Tapping and Milling
  • Machine Calibration
  • Component Repairs
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Thread and Plug Gauges
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Safety Protocols
  • CNC and Manual Equipment
  • Modifications and Adjustments
  • Routine Machinery Checks
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Word Processing
  • Accounting Support
  • Cost Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Cost Reporting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Expense Tracking
  • Financial Documentation
  • Bank Statement Reconciliation
  • Value Estimation
  • General Accounting
  • Quickbooks Expertise
  • Services Rendered Documentation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Year-End Reporting
  • Purchase Orders
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Market Value Estimation
  • Inventory Management
  • Digital Postal Meters
  • Quickbooks Mastery
  • Signature Verification
  • Sage 50 Accounting Software
  • CRM Software
  • Financial Planning
  • Sales Tickets
  • Credit Term Computing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Tax and Tariff Calculation
  • Peachtree Experience
  • A/P and A/R Proficiency
  • Tax Reporting
  • 10-Key Data Entry
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Office Equipment Operation
  • Statement Preparation
  • Manual Processing

Timeline

Medical Billing and Collections Specialist

Robert Adler
09.1999 - Current

High School Diploma -

Beth Jacob of Boro Park

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