Tara Cline
Elma,WA
Summary
Friendly and organized, possessing solid grasp of fundamental accounting principles and strong numerical aptitude. Proficient in managing financial records and preparing accurate reports, with competency in using accounting software. Dedicated to ensuring precise financial tracking and contributing to overall efficiency of organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Claims Production Specialist-Contract
Cambia Health Solutions
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained a high level of productivity while meeting quality standards in processing a large volume of claims daily
- Verified patient eligibility and coverage benefits prior to claim submission
- Maintained accurate documentation of all actions taken during the claims review process for audit purposes
- Participated in regular meetings with management to discuss process improvements, challenges, and opportunities for streamlining operations
- Reviewed and processed medical claims for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to insurance policies and guidelines
Client Service Intake Analyst I
Cambia HealthCare
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Evaluated clinical documents and forward to others for resolution
- Used FACETS, RADAR and HSR to research incoming documents related to utilization management (UM), case management (CM), disease management (DM), provider and member appeals
- Used knowledge of member benefits, and appeals and research to correctly identify the correct work type and appropriate workflow process
- Imaged documentation to comply with HIPAA and privacy laws
- Managed high volumes of inquiries on a daily basis; is able to multitask, prioritizing and asking for assistance as necessary
- Managed timeliness and organization images work in to the system, and insures HIPAA and privacy standards are met for all incoming documents
Fiscal Analyst
Washington State Dept of Corrections
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Performed entry level accounting duties in accordance with GAAP, OFM and DOC policies and procedures
- Monitored, maintained, and processed assigned payment groups including, purchase orders, A-19's, purchasing cards and consumable inventories as well as other payments deemed to be general disbursements
- Assisted with development, implementation and maintained internal accounting systems for assigned payment processing and expenditure tracking, and more.
Customer Service Representative
Kidder Matthews
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times
- Assisted customers with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up
- Answered over 50 tenant maintenance/service calls a day in a professional, timely, and efficient manner; dispatched service calls to appropriate Building Engineer(s) utilized maintenance dispatch software, and provided accurate and concise information
- Researched trouble areas in call reports as directed by Property Managers or Chief Building Engineers
- Provided administrative support as needed.
Fiscal Analyst /Accounts Receivable
Washington State Patrol
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Responsible for completing the agency's centralized cash receipt deposits on a daily basis
- Prepared two daily cash receipts journals (CJS), one manual through AFRS and one through AR/Solomon
- Reconciled cash log(s) to the CJs to ensure all monies received are included in the deposits
- Analyzed all Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) and wire items received from the State Treasurer's Office (TMS) to determine how they should be processed
- Processed payments from other state agencies received by interagency payments (IAP) and journal voucher (JV) and more.
Fiscal Analyst /Payroll
Washington State Patrol
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Responsible for processing and monitoring all payroll functions for assigned employees within the Washington State Patrol. Paid all employees correctly, in a timely manner, and to see that all employee benefits are arranged for, and the premiums associated are collected and properly credited.
- Assisted in reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting labor, payroll, and leave report data, and initiating necessary actions for compliance with department policies and procedures, Fair Labor Standards Act, Civil Service Rules, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Retirement, Health Care Authority, and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
- Analyzed and interpret all payroll and wage related reports produced by the Human Resource Management System (HRMS), the agency unique Time and Activity System (TAS), and Pay1 (for health/insurance benefits); Analyzed data for accuracy and completeness, and input into the HRMS: payroll related forms such as W-4 withholding tax data, taxable fringe benefits; taxable moving expenses; insurance data (medical/dental, life, disability), Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT), payroll deductions, and other changes on a semi-monthly basis.
- Analyzed and take corrective actions on leave buyouts, leave quota balances, and adding/removing accruals or excess leave balances as needed.
- Explained to employees how calculations are made for payments of overtime, acting pay, shift pay, and overpayments Provide assistance with interpretation of the Health Care Authority insurance rules and regulations
Credit and Collections Associate
Carlisle Transportation Systems
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Monitored account records, initiated contact to resolve delinquency issues, a kept portfolio under assigned targets
- Contacted and secured customer payments according to company policy
- Communicated with customers and heavy phone usage concerning outstanding invoices.
- Researched, identified, and resolved root causes for invoice disputes and communicated action plans with account management
- Maintained and recorded master-profile and current dispute contact notes in appropriate systems
- Ability to understand invoices, credits and rebill information
- Performed Credit checks ran Credit reports for new clients requesting credit.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Gray Harbor College
Aberdeen, WAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Wellington C Mepham High School
Bellmore, NYSkills
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts receivable
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Quickbooks
- A/P and A/R
- Microsoft office
- Payroll preparation and processing
- Data entry
- Tax preparation
- Superior attention to detail
- Record preparation
- Exceptional organization
Timeline
Claims Production Specialist-Contract
Cambia Health Solutions
07.2024 - 01.2025
Client Service Intake Analyst I
Cambia HealthCare
10.2022 - 11.2023
Fiscal Analyst
Washington State Dept of Corrections
04.2020 - 09.2022
Customer Service Representative
Kidder Matthews
08.2019 - 03.2020
Fiscal Analyst /Accounts Receivable
Washington State Patrol
01.2018 - 06.2018
Fiscal Analyst /Payroll
Washington State Patrol
07.2016 - 12.2017
Credit and Collections Associate
Carlisle Transportation Systems
11.2014 - 07.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Wellington C Mepham High School
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Gray Harbor College
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