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Stephanie Sleight

Millsboro,DE
Stephanie  Sleight

Summary

Reliable Medical Biller with coding and medical terminology knowledge. Polished and hardworking performer with background overseeing accounts and handling records management tasks. Team-oriented person with great decision-making skills.

Overview

19

Years of professional experience

Work History

Cape Medical Group

Medical Biller/Front Desk Receptionist
12.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Implemented quality control measures to identify potential errors before submitting claims, reducing rejections significantly.
  • Liaised between patients, insurance companies, and billing office.
  • Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
  • Reduced claim denials by meticulously reviewing patient insurance information and coding practices.
  • Accurately entered patient demographic and billing information in billing system to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Improved patient satisfaction levels with clear explanations of their financial responsibilities and available payment options.
  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
  • Assisted in the onboarding of new employees by preparing orientation materials and providing guidance on company policies.
  • Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
  • Contributed to team success by cross-training in various administrative roles, providing backup support when necessary.

21st Century Oncology Corporate Headquarters

Appeals Representative
02.2018 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Entered appeal requests in appeals module.
  • Examined case to initiate clinical review.
  • Negotiated with insurance carriers to find mutually agreeable solutions for disputed claims, contributing to higher customer satisfaction levels.
  • Liaised with healthcare providers and insurance carriers to gather necessary documentation for appeal cases, leading to more informed decision making.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently handling and resolving appeals in a timely manner.
  • Processed and finalized appeals and grievances within agreed-upon turnaround time.
  • Enhanced the accuracy of appeal decisions through thorough research and fact checking.

Lee Accident Care

Front Office Coordinator/Medical Biller
07.2017 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Responsible for invoicing patients for account balances
  • Reviewed patient medical records and ensured accurate coding for billing
  • Verified Patient Insurance (No fault) Geico, Allstate, Travelers, State Farm.
  • Performed prior authorizations for patient services
  • collected on patient accounts and accurately posted payments.
  • Scheduled patient appointments
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.

Performance Chiropractic Clinic/ Premier Neuro Med

Medical Billing Specialist
04.2013 - 05.2017

Job overview

  • Located errors and promptly refiled rejected claims.
  • Processed vendor and supplier payments on weekly basis.
  • Communicated with patients for unpaid claims for HMO, PPO and private accounts and delivered friendly follow-up calls for proper payments to contracts.
  • Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
  • Navigated payer websites to determine denial reasons
  • Changed billing codes and resubmitted claims as necessary
  • collected on patient accounts and accurately posted payments

Staten Island Physician Practice

Front Desk Coordinator
07.2005 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Expedited check-in and check-out procedures for guests, ensuring seamless experiences during their visits.
  • Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
  • Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.

Education

Tottenville High School
Staten Island, NY

High School Diploma

Skills

  • Payment Collection
  • Correspondence
  • Medical coding knowledge
  • Management accounting
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Payment Processing
  • Billing and Collection Procedures

Timeline

Medical Biller/Front Desk Receptionist

Cape Medical Group
12.2021 - Current

Appeals Representative

21st Century Oncology Corporate Headquarters
02.2018 - 04.2020

Front Office Coordinator/Medical Biller

Lee Accident Care
07.2017 - 12.2017

Medical Billing Specialist

Performance Chiropractic Clinic/ Premier Neuro Med
04.2013 - 05.2017

Front Desk Coordinator

Staten Island Physician Practice
07.2005 - 01.2013

Tottenville High School

High School Diploma
Stephanie Sleight