Dedicated and focused medical biller experienced working in fast paced environments. Excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously, and following through to achieve project goals. Self-starter and quick learner who always exceeds expectations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Insurance Biller/Financial Counselor
Bristol Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Serving as a direct point of contact for Aetna/CVS members, offering personalized assistance and guidance regarding their healthcare plans, coverage, and benefits
Resolving member inquiries, issues, and concerns promptly and effectively, aiming to enhance member satisfaction and ensure a smooth healthcare experience
Collaborating with various stakeholders, including healthcare providers, to facilitate seamless coordination of care and services for Aetna/CVS members
Educating members on their healthcare benefits, empowering them to make informed decisions and maximize the advantages available to them through their Aetna/CVS plans
Advocating for members' needs and rights within the healthcare system, ensuring they receive the best possible care and support in alignment with Aetna/CVS policies and standards.
Member Advocate
Aetna/CVS Health
01.2021 - 01.2022
Collecting and recording patient information accurately, including personal details, insurance data, and medical history, ensuring proper documentation for laboratory procedures
Managing appointments for laboratory tests, coordinating with healthcare providers and patients to ensure a seamless and timely process
Verifying patient insurance coverage and obtaining necessary authorizations or precertifications for laboratory tests, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements
Serving as a point of contact for patients, addressing inquiries, providing guidance, and ensuring a welcoming environment in the reception area.
Patient Access, Laboratory
Western Connecticut Health Network, Danbury Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
Managing the unit's administrative tasks, such as maintaining patient records, transcribing medical orders, and organizing paperwork related to admissions, discharges, and transfers
Serving as a communication hub between healthcare professionals, relaying information, messages, and coordinating with various departments, patients, and their families
Assisting in organizing and maintaining the nursing unit's environment, ensuring supplies are stocked, equipment is functional, and the unit operates smoothly
Collaborating with nurse managers to organize and maintain staff schedules, ensuring appropriate staffing levels to meet patient needs, and addressing unexpected staffing shortages or changes.
Nursing Unit Secretary/Staffing Coordinator
Cook Willow Health Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Facilitating the registration process swiftly and accurately for patients arriving at the emergency department, collecting personal information, insurance details, and medical history
Assisting with the initial triage process, prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition and ensuring timely registration and documentation
Verifying patient insurance coverage, securing necessary authorizations, and coordinating with insurance providers to ensure coverage for emergency services
Serving as a communication bridge between patients, medical staff, and other departments, conveying information and ensuring a clear understanding of the admission process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Torrington High School
Torrington, CT
01.1996
Skills
Computer & Software Skills
Medical Terminology
Insurance Claim Processing
Insurance Eligibility Determination
Electronic Medical Records
Benefits Verification
Insurance Prior Authorizations
Medicaid knowledge
Timeline
Member Advocate
Aetna/CVS Health
01.2021 - 01.2022
Medical Insurance Biller/Financial Counselor
Bristol Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Patient Access, Laboratory
Western Connecticut Health Network, Danbury Hospital