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Sondra Mckelvey

Charleston,SC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I'm also a hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II

MUSC College of Dental Medicine
Charleston, SC
10.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.

• Accurately bill BCBS of SC, Medicaid, self-pay/uninsured, accepted federal grant programs, and commercial dental insurance, processing claims in accordance with payer requirements and organization policy

• Regularly audit claims and EHR documentation for accuracy and Federal, State, and facility policy compliance

• Aid member clients filing claims for non-accepted plans in compliance with CDM MUSC policies.

• Post and allocate payments, electronic remits, and paper explanation of benefits (EOBs).

• Submit pre-treatment estimates according to CDM MUSC policy and upon member client request •Provide treatment plan and estimated cost review upon request

• Process fee adjustment request according to CDM MUSC policies

• Escalate requests that do not meet policy adherence to Clinical Affairs for determination

• Correct claim and charge errors; audit for verification which includes but is not limited to audit of coding, payments, and EHR to identify and rectify any missing or incorrect charges.

• Correct transaction entry errors within HER

Assist with the collections of receivables for guarantor and any third-party payers by monitoring accounts receivables, checking claim status and resubmitting claims of overdue accounts, filing corrected claims or appeals and alerting supervisor of seriously overdue accounts and trends.

• Identify and address significantly overdue accounts according to state and facility policies

• Issue correspondence related to balances, including patient account statements

• Thoroughly research and resolve credit balances.

• Process refunds according to CDM MUSC and SC State policies

• Prepare and drop Billing Office deposit

•Perform deposit reconciliation for all of CDM MUSC deposits according to separation of duties.

• Answer phone calls from patient and responsible parties regarding account balances and/or other account related matters.

• Maintain complete and accurate billing and accounts receivable records

• In office consultations for providers and patients

Mail Clerk/Sales Associate

United States Postal Service, USPS
North Charleston, SC
11.2020 - 02.2022
  • Maintained records of all incoming and outgoing mail packages.
  • Scanned documents into electronic filing systems.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming mail according to predetermined routing procedures.
  • Organized outgoing mail for dispatch, including arranging for pickup or delivery by the postal service.
  • Shipped off packages for customers
  • Sold stamps
  • Sold money orders
  • Sorted packages for carriers and the PO Boxes everyday

Care Advisor

PEC360
Charleston, SC
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Managed patient scheduling, ensuring timely access to care services.
  • Maintained detailed encounters of patients interactions, transactions, comments and complaints.
  • Calling patients to schedule appointments
  • Scheduling missed or cancelled appointments
  • Taking inbound and outbound calls
  • Returning voicemails for patients
  • Documenting the incoming and outgoing calls
  • Scheduling for Diabetes, hypertension, asthma, well child checks, and ADHD

Billing Coordinator

National Allergy & ENT
Charleston, SC
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Analyzed customer accounts to identify discrepancies and resolve billing issues.
  • Created and maintained accurate customer records in database system.
  • Generated detailed reports on billing activity for management review.
  • Developed strategies to reduce discrepancies in the billing process.
  • Reviewed past due accounts and contacted customers for payment arrangements.
  • Responded promptly to patients inquiries concerning services, bills, payments.
  • Reported past due payments to collections department.
  • Submitted appeals on behalf of patients for denied claims.
  • Processed and sent invoices, adjustments and credits to patients
  • Tracked payments
  • Submit refund request forms
  • Called insurance companies to check claim statues
  • Remittance reports
  • Front desk service checking patients in and out
  • Verifying patients insurances

Barista

Starbucks
Charleston, SC
04.2019 - 05.2019
  • Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
  • Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
  • Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
  • Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
  • Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
  • Labeled containers of milk for use in coffee drinks according to expiration dates.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
  • Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
  • Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.

Housekeeping

Belmond Charleston Place Hotel
Charleston, SC
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Prepare monthly reports outlining key performance indicators related to housekeeping operations.
  • Advised tenants on general housekeeping matters such as waste disposal procedures.
  • Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
  • Monitored the quality of housekeeping services provided to guests.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties related to resident care.
  • Created and maintained detailed records of all housekeeping activities, supplies, and personnel.
  • Inspected and monitored housekeeping standards to ensure high quality of service.
  • Carried out daily housekeeping duties including vacuuming floors, dusting shelves.
  • Coordinated with housekeeping staff to ensure rooms are ready for occupancy.

Customer Service Representative

iQor
Charleston, SC
03.2017 - 06.2018
  • Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Gathered customer feedback through surveys and used the data to improve customer service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, transactions and comments for future reference.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
  • Tracked orders from start to finish to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.

Cashier

Walmart
Charleston, SC
10.2014 - 08.2015
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.

Cashier/Pizza Maker

Papa Johns International Inc.
Charleston, SC
02.2014 - 10.2014
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Made customers pizza
  • Restock pizza boxes
  • Answered phone calls for customers to place there order over the phone

Education

Certification - Medical Billing And Coding

Miller Motte Technical College
8085 Rivers Ave, Suite E, Charleston, SC 29406
08-2020

High School Diploma -

James Island Charter High
1000 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston 29412
06-2015

Skills

  • Financial Analysis
  • Statutory Reporting
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • Billing and coding
  • Housekeeping/ organizing
  • Counting cash and depositing cash
  • Scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Sales
  • Accounts receivable
  • Insurance verification
  • Claims
  • inbound and outbound calls

Languages

English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II

MUSC College of Dental Medicine
10.2023 - Current

Mail Clerk/Sales Associate

United States Postal Service, USPS
11.2020 - 02.2022

Care Advisor

PEC360
09.2019 - 09.2020

Billing Coordinator

National Allergy & ENT
06.2019 - 08.2019

Barista

Starbucks
04.2019 - 05.2019

Housekeeping

Belmond Charleston Place Hotel
06.2018 - 02.2019

Customer Service Representative

iQor
03.2017 - 06.2018

Cashier

Walmart
10.2014 - 08.2015

Cashier/Pizza Maker

Papa Johns International Inc.
02.2014 - 10.2014

Certification - Medical Billing And Coding

Miller Motte Technical College

High School Diploma -

James Island Charter High
Sondra Mckelvey