To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Specialist
Hampton Otolaryngology
02.2022 - Current
Improved billing accuracy by implementing a streamlined invoicing process.
Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate invoice generation.
Reduced errors in financial records by conducting regular audits of billed accounts.
Collaborated with the collections team to recover overdue payments from clients, maintaining cash flow and minimizing writeoffs.
Works effectively with a team and individually to maintain clearly defined expectations and ensure a minimum monthly revenue of $1,000,000.
Posts EFT and check payments from insurance companies and patients to the corresponding accounts.
Verifies insurance eligibility to identify and resolve errors prior to patient appointments.
Obtains prior-authorizations for CT scans.
Assists with performance evaluations.
Obtains benefits and collects deposits for high-dollar services.
Processes paper claims within timely filing deadlines.
Resolves patient account issues.
Financial Coordinator/Lead Front Desk Receptionist
Hampton Roads Otolaryngology
05.2017 - 01.2022
Increased efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organizational systems.
Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
Acted as a direct billing liaison for patients to handle all financial inquiries.
Supervised and trained front desk employees.
Implemented best front office practices to maximize patient flow and increase front desk efficiency.
Created payment plans for patient balances.
Identified delinquent accounts and initiated collection action.
Collected deposits for diagnostic services.
Obtained referrals for HMO policies.
Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff members and patients.
Handled employee evaluations, performance improvement, and corrective action.
Front Desk Receptionist
Hampton Roads Otolaryngology
05.2016 - 03.2021
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
Streamlined office operations for improved productivity with effective organization and communication skills.
Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
Increased guest retention by maintaining a welcoming and organized reception area.
Expedited check-in and check-out procedures for guests, ensuring seamless experiences during their visits.
Demonstrated proficiencies in telephone and front-desk reception within a high-volume environment.
Maintained patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations by appropriately handling patient information.
Scheduled all new patient referrals within 24 hours and communicated appointment status with referring physicians.
Performed electronic filing of patient paperwork.
Operated standard office equipment, including multi-line telephones, copiers, printers, scanners, and fax machines
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Everest Community College
Hampton, VA
06.2016
High School Diploma -
Kecoughtan High School
Hampton, VA
06.2003
Skills
Invoice Processing
Contract Preparation
Payment posting
Claims Processing
HIPAA Compliance
Insurance Verification
Medical coding knowledge
Record preparation
Data entry proficiency
Customer Service
Vitals
Attention to Detail
Multitasking Abilities
Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Billing Specialist
Hampton Otolaryngology
02.2022 - Current
Financial Coordinator/Lead Front Desk Receptionist
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