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Tanishia Edwards

Queen Creek,AZ

Summary

Organized Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist with 28 years of experience in accounts receivable, coding and medical billing fields. Highly skilled leader in training and leadership of team members to accurately process payments using credit cards, checks, and cash. Detailed manager of accounting processes with clarity and deliberation despite heavy workloads.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Veradigm
08.2018 - Current
  • Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR)
  • Charge posting of service in a timely manner

Submit clean claims electronically to carriers

  • Review and maintain clearing house reports
  • Verify eligibility and benefit coverage
  • Investigate and review insurance denials and update accounts
  • Prepare and submit appeal letters to insurance carriers
  • Coding Audits
  • Scrub Aged Trail Balances Reports for insurances discoveries
  • Trained required team members as needed
  • Review denial reports, update accounts and resolve denials
  • Post patient and insurance payments
  • Generate bad debt reports and PFC medicaid eligible reports
  • Prepped Excel reports for team meetings
  • Resolve escalated patient calls
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Upper management team-

Front Desk Night Auditor

Hilton
02.2019 - 07.2020
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Managed reservations accurately, preventing overbooking situations and guaranteeing smooth guest arrivals.
  • Supported daytime staff by preparing necessary reports and documents for seamless shift transitions.
  • Performed nightly updates to room charges and rates.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments such as housekeeping, maintenance, and food and beverage services to meet guest needs efficiently.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and welcoming front desk area, enhancing the guest experience.
  • Performed regular property walkthroughs during the night shift, addressing any safety hazards or cleanliness concerns.

Accounts Receivable and Billing Clerk

Valley Surgical Clinic
03.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assisted with account setup, ensuring all necessary information was collected and inputted correctly to facilitate accurate invoicing and payment processing.
  • Delivered high-quality work under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail resulting in increased productivity.
  • Supported audit preparation efforts by gathering required documentation and responding to auditor inquiries regarding accounts receivable activity.
  • Collaborated with sales teams on contract reviews ensuring that all invoicing terms and conditions were accurately reflected in client agreements.
  • Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
  • Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments.
  • Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
  • Facilitated timely payments from clients by maintaining clear communication and providing necessary documentation.
  • Generated ATB reports for collections
  • Prepped Appeals
  • Verified Eligibility and Benefits coverage
  • Coding

Medical Biller, Accounts Receivable and Coder

Robert Half Staffing
02.2010 - 03.2018
  • Verified insurance of patients to determine eligibility.
  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
  • Managed appeals process for denied claims, resulting in successful reimbursements from insurance companies.
  • Filed and updated patient information and medical records.
  • Ensured timely payments from insurance providers through submission of accurate and complete claims.
  • Posted payments and collections on regular basis.
  • Resolved discrepancies in accounts receivable reports, contributing to improved cash flow management.
  • Trained new team members in medical billing software, increasing efficiency within the department.
  • Coding
  • Working A/R
  • Conducted regular audits of billing records to ensure accuracy and completeness, enhancing overall financial performance for the practice.
  • Prepared billing statements for patients and verified correct diagnostic coding.
  • Reviewed patient diagnosis codes to verify accuracy and completeness.
  • Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
  • Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.

Education

No Degree - Medical Coding And Billing

Bryant & Stratton College
Henrico, VA

High School Diploma -

Tempe High School
Tempe, AZ
05.1990

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Payment Negotiations
  • Invoice Processing
  • Cash application
  • Oracle Financials
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Customer service support
  • Claims Processing
  • Strong client relations skills
  • Collections
  • Data inputting
  • Accurate payment posting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Month-end closing procedures
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Process Improvements
  • Aging reports analysis
  • Audit Procedures
  • Codes reviewing
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Critical Thinking
  • Complaint resolution

Additional Information

Maintain updates on Medicare and Medicaid Changes

Workers Compensation Laws

Timeline

Front Desk Night Auditor

Hilton
02.2019 - 07.2020

Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Veradigm
08.2018 - Current

Accounts Receivable and Billing Clerk

Valley Surgical Clinic
03.2018 - 08.2018

Medical Biller, Accounts Receivable and Coder

Robert Half Staffing
02.2010 - 03.2018

No Degree - Medical Coding And Billing

Bryant & Stratton College

High School Diploma -

Tempe High School
Tanishia Edwards