Tammy Bandel

Coordinated household schedules and appointments to maximize daily efficiency.

Managed budgets and executed financial planning to maintain fiscal responsibility and stability.

Adapted strategies to solve problems in dynamic situations while effectively managing time.

Developed strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills to ensure seamless household operations.

• Accounts receivable, Accounts payable, Posting Charges, Charge Entry, Daily Bank Deposits, Verifying Insurance, Pre-certs, Referrals
• Counseled patients on insurance and payment options, facilitating informed financial decisions.
• Guided patients in financial planning for cancer treatment, ensuring understanding of potential costs.
• Informed patients about financial assistance programs and resources, enhancing access to necessary support.

• Oversaw accounts receivable and payable, managed clinic staff, processed payroll, handled daily deposits, and prepared monthly financial reports to ensure accurate tracking of clinic finances.
• Coordinated payment plans and discussed financial options with patients to facilitate access to care and enhance satisfaction.
• Managed patient inquiries regarding account balances and billing questions.
• Processed insurance claims and verified patient eligibility for services.

• Pre-certification on Surgery, Counseling for LASIK Surgery Patients (Pre-OP and Financial), Processed daily cash deposits, enhancing accuracy in financial reporting., Generated month-end reports, supporting financial analysis and planning efforts., Medicare and Medicaid Appeals and assist in trouble shooting computer problems-liaison between office and vendors. Edit and update information as necessary to receive proper payment. Managed processing of returned mail to ensure timely communication with patients.. Updated patient credit status based on received payments to reflect accurate accounts. depending on payment received. Submit delinquency letters to patients if unable to communicate by phone. Responded to incoming calls during staff shortages to maintain service levels. Maintain working knowledge of insurance carrier guidelines and insurance and billing protocol in how it relates to patient collections. Worked as Back-Up A/R Supervisor many times during career with EyeCare.
• Assisted patients with financial aid applications for cancer treatments.
• Educated clients about insurance coverage and financial responsibilities.
• Coordinated payment plans to manage patient accounts effectively.