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Sheila Watson

South Georgia Medical Center Health
Quitman,GA

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Insurance Billing SpecialistInsurance Billing SpecialistInsurance Collector SpecialistSchool Bus DriverSchool Bus Driver

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

RemoteOn-Site

Location:

Quitman, GAValdosta, GA

Open to relocation:

No

Important To Me

Paid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave401k matchCareer advancement
1
Certification
30
years of professional experience

Experienced Insurance Billing Specialist proficient in medical billing software and ICD-10. Expertise in process improvement, effective communication, and customer service, ensuring timely reimbursements and high billing accuracy.

Work History

Insurance Billing Specialist

4 Years 1 Month
South Georgia Medical Center Health | 07.2022 - Current
  • Processed insurance claims accurately and efficiently to facilitate timely reimbursements.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to resolve claim denials and inquiries.
  • Assisted colleagues during peak workload periods, demonstrating strong teamwork and commitment to overall departmental success.
  • Reduced manual data entry errors, implementing automated verification tools for insurance eligibility checks.
  • Secured timely payments, rigorously following up on outstanding claims with insurance companies.

Insurance Billing Specialist

1 Year
Pulmonary Associates | 07.2021 - 07.2022

Minimized errors in claims submissions through regular cross-checking of CPT and ICD codes against medical documentation.

  • Ensured strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive patient information during the billing process.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with insurance providers, fostering open communication channels for claim resolution.
  • Enhanced claim accuracy by meticulously reviewing and verifying patient insurance information.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing comprehensive explanations of billing queries and insurance benefits.

Insurance Collector Specialist

3 Years 2 Months
American Home Patient | 05.2017 - 07.2020
  • Analyzed patient billing records to identify discrepancies and initiate corrective actions.
  • Applied critical thinking skills to identify potential issues and proactively implement effective solutions, minimizing disruptions to the collections process.
  • Implemented effective strategies to locate hard-to-reach clients, increasing overall recovery rates for delinquent accounts.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of disputed claims, ensuring accurate resolutions for all parties involved.
  • Managed collections processes, ensuring timely and accurate patient account resolutions.

School Bus Driver

2 Years 7 Months
Brooks County Board of Education | 10.2014 - 05.2017
  • Ensured student safety by adhering to transportation policies and procedures.
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
  • Obeyed federal, GA and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
  • Maintained GA driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.

School Bus Driver

2 Years 4 Months
Sumter County Board Of Education | 08.2010 - 12.2012
  • Strengthened community relations by participating in school events and activities, representing transportation team positively.
  • Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
  • Maintained GA driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Responded to emergencies with calm and decisive actions, safeguarding the well-being of all passengers.
  • Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.

School Bus Driver

14 Years
Lee County Board Of Education | 08.1996 - 08.2010
  • Enhanced cleanliness and maintenance of bus, contributing to a a more a more pleasant journey for students.
  • Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
  • Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
  • Maintained GA driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.

Education

Associate of Science - Health Information Management Technology

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | Valdosta, GA | 05-2016

No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding Diploma

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | Valdosta, GA | 05-2014

Skills

ICD-10 knowledge
HCPCS coding
Medical billing software proficiency
Claim submission
Insurance verification
HIPAA compliance
Billing and invoicing
Problem-solving abilities
3M coder
HCPCS codes
CPT codes
Professional communication
Microsoft Office Suite
EPIC
Claims management
Data analysis
Microsoft office
Documentation skills

Certification

CPAR

Timeline

Insurance Billing Specialist

South Georgia Medical Center Health
07.2022 - CurrentRead More

Insurance Billing Specialist

Pulmonary Associates
07.2021 - 07.2022Read More

Insurance Collector Specialist

American Home Patient
05.2017 - 07.2020Read More

School Bus Driver

Brooks County Board of Education
10.2014 - 05.2017Read More

School Bus Driver

Sumter County Board Of Education
08.2010 - 12.2012Read More

School Bus Driver

Lee County Board Of Education
08.1996 - 08.2010Read More

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Associate of Science from Health Information Management Technology
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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

No Degree from Medical Billing And Coding Diploma
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Sheila Watson