Sherri Schwartz
Sabael,TX
Summary
Precise Accounts Receivable Manager offering strength in account reconciliation and collections.
Results-driven and experienced.
Accounts receivable professional committed to high standards and delivering results. Extensive experience with managing receivables, reducing delinquency rates, and improving financial processes. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs, leveraging skills in financial analysis and customer relations.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Specialist
UHS
Denton, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Managed client accounts, ensuring timely resolution of inquiries and concerns.
- Analyzed account data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline account management processes.
- Resolved complex billing and payment issues for balanced, accurate accounts.
- Implemented improvements in billing workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
- Maintain AR with 80% under 45 days
Billing and Accounts Receivable Manager
Cancer Care Of North Texas
Texas
11.2005 - 06.2023
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts receivable ledgers.
- Ensured timely payments from Insurance Companies through accurate billing and proactive followups.
- Implemented new collection and billing strategies that led to the recovery of lost revenue.
- Completed daily process adjustments to maintain accuracy.
- Enhanced cash flow by implementing efficient accounts receivable processes and procedures.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Team management
- Contracting and Credentialing
- Maintained accurate coding to prevent denials
- Extensive appeals preparation
Senior AR Consultant
Coast To Coast Consulting
USA
02.1997 - 09.2001
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional growth and building strong team dynamics.
- Implemented best practices to optimize clients'' organizational performance, leading to improved operational efficiency.
- Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
- Negotiated contracts on behalf of clients, securing favorable terms that contributed to their overall success.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Protocol Liaison
United States Navy
Cincpacflt Pearl Harbor Hawaii
09.1986 - 02.1994
- Acted as the liaison between Foreign and Domestic Dignitaries and Flag Staff.
- Worked for the Commander in Chief US Pacific Fleet Pearl Harbor Hawaii.
- Part of the Protocol Staff preparing itineraries for visiting Dignitaries. Travel, budget, accommodations, entertainment and security.
Education
No Degree - Biology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI06-1990
Skills
- Collections expertise
- Financial records and reporting
- Staff Management
- Account Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Electronic health records experience
- Revenue cycle management
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Team Building Leadership
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Account reconciliation
- AR reporting
- Claims processing proficiency
- HIPAA compliance
- Insurance procedures
- Insurance claims
Additional Information
EMR/EHR
Allscripts Payerpath, Allscripts Tiger, E-Clinical, Onco Chart, Midas, MS4, Waystar, Zellis, Availity, UHC, Propal
Experience includes Credentialing, Contracting, Training and Coding
Timeline
Account Specialist
UHS
12.2023 - Current
Billing and Accounts Receivable Manager
Cancer Care Of North Texas
11.2005 - 06.2023
Senior AR Consultant
Coast To Coast Consulting
02.1997 - 09.2001
Protocol Liaison
United States Navy
09.1986 - 02.1994
No Degree - Biology
University of Hawaii At Manoa