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Taneshia Smith

Stafford,TX

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience at Acclara Solutions, excelling in medical billing and coding. Proven ability to enhance claim approval rates through meticulous data entry and quality assurance. Strong attention to detail and exceptional customer relations skills foster trust and collaboration, ensuring compliance and efficiency in patient account management.

Professional data management specialist prepared for this role. Strong background in accurate data entry, database management, and information integrity. Skilled in collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and ensuring reliable results. Known for attention to detail, efficient time management, and strong organizational skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Data Entry Clerk/Provider Services Representative

Dean's Professional Services
12.2024 - Current
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information, protecting client privacy at all times.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving healthcare-related inquiries.

Medical Biller, Accounts Receivable

Acclara Solutions
02.2023 - 11.2024
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry best practices for medical billing and coding procedures.
  • Implemented quality assurance measures to minimize errors in data entry, leading to increased claim approval rates from insurers.
  • Conducted thorough audits of patient files to ensure proper documentation and accurate invoicing.
  • Established effective relationships with insurance company representatives to expedite claim processing times and increase reimbursement rates.
  • Developed comprehensive reports for management detailing trends in revenue generation, collection efforts, and outstanding balances.
  • Ensured accurate coding and billing practices, resulting in reduced claim rejections and faster reimbursements.
  • Verified accuracy of accounts payable payments, resulting in 90% reduction in payment errors and check reissues.

Release of Information Specialist

CIOX HEALTH, Health Information Managment
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Reduced errors in released records by thoroughly reviewing documentation before submission.
  • Streamlined workflows within the department by introducing digital tools that reduced manual tasks involved in processing requests for information release.
  • Promoted patient privacy rights by educating staff members on best practices for handling sensitive information appropriately during the release process.
  • Maintained historical reference by abstracting and coding clinical data such as diseases, operations procedures and therapies.
  • Date stamped requests and highlighted pertinent data to facilitate processing.
  • Conducted audits on released records periodically for quality assurance purposes, identifying areas for improvement or increased compliance measures as necessary.
  • Navigated within patient records to locate requested documentation, successfully completing over 80 requests per day.

Patient Account Representative

GetixHealth
07.2019 - 10.2019
  • Assisted colleagues during peak periods or absences, showcasing teamwork skills while maintaining personal workload demands efficiently.
  • Posted payments and processed refunds.
  • Reviewed insurance eligibility and verified coverage details to minimize claim denials and delays in payment.
  • Worked with outside entities to resolve issues with billing, claims, and payments.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, handling sensitive patient situations with professionalism and empathy.
  • Facilitated smooth communications between patients, providers, and insurers, fostering an atmosphere of trust and collaboration.
  • Streamlined billing processes for increased efficiency in managing patient accounts.
  • Navigated within patient records to locate requested documentation, successfully completing over 70 calls per day.

Education

High School Diploma -

Frank Fields Educational School
Houston, TX
06-2009

Skills

  • Data entry
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer relations
  • Problem resolution
  • CPT Coding
  • Medical Terminology
  • Epic
  • Meditech
  • One Source
  • Athena

Timeline

Data Entry Clerk/Provider Services Representative

Dean's Professional Services
12.2024 - Current

Medical Biller, Accounts Receivable

Acclara Solutions
02.2023 - 11.2024

Release of Information Specialist

CIOX HEALTH, Health Information Managment
06.2021 - 09.2022

Patient Account Representative

GetixHealth
07.2019 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

Frank Fields Educational School
Taneshia Smith