Kristina Hughes
Kamas,UT
Summary
Well-versed in accounts payable (13 years experience) and payroll (10 years of experience). I also excelled in the medical billing field for 4 years. I have taken on two career paths (Chief Deputy Auditor and Medical Billing) that I knew very little about when I was hired and excelled in both. I am a dedicated, competent and detail-oriented professional with the capacity to go beyond what is expected.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Promontory Investments
Park City, UT
05.2024 - Current
- Processed invoices and payments in a timely manner.
- Maintained vendor records and communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies.
- Generated 1099 forms for all applicable vendors.
- Reviewed monthly statements from vendors and researched any discrepancies.
- Ensured compliance with internal policies and procedures related to accounts payable processes.
- Audited expense reports for accuracy of coding against the company's chart of accounts.
- Prepared checks for signature on a daily basis or as needed per vendors' requirements.
- Verified that all vendor invoices have been approved according to policy before processing payments.
- Developed strong working relationships with internal departments in order to ensure timely resolution of inquiries related to accounts payable matters.
- Provided support during external audits by providing requested information regarding accounts payable items.
- Assisted with the implementation of new processes in order to improve efficiency within the department.
- Reconcile Credit Card Statements.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Conducted periodic reviews of vendor files for completeness, accuracy, and up-to-date documentation.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Evanston Memorial Hospital
Evanston, Wyoming
11.2021 - Current
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
- Worked with purchasing group to resolve purchase order matching issues.
Medical Billing Specialist
Best Care Family Practice
Green River, WY
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Identified errors and re-filed denied or rejected claims quickly to prevent payment delays.
- Posted charges, payments and adjustments.
- Reviewed patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies.
- Completed appeals and filed and submitted claims.
- Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
- Reviewed and verified benefits and eligibility with speed and precision.
- Applied payments, adjustments and denials into medical manager system.
- Prepared billing statements for patients, ensuring correct diagnostic coding.
Medical Billing Specialist
Pain Care Centers
Rock Springs, WY
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Identified errors and re-filed denied or rejected claims quickly to prevent payment delays.
- Posted charges, payments and adjustments.
- Reviewed patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies.
- Completed appeals and filed and submitted claims.
- Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
- Reviewed and verified benefits and eligibility with speed and precision.
- Applied payments, adjustments and denials into medical manager system.
- Prepared billing statements for patients, ensuring correct diagnostic coding.
Senior Staffing Manager
Elwood Staffing
Rock Springs, WY
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Payroll
- Applicant screening
- New hire orientation
- Maintain accurate records of all applicants and new hires
- Serve as customer service representative to client companies and interview candidates for job placement
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion when hiring candidates, identifying candidates qualified for specific job assignments and in counseling and terminating temporary associates
- Ensure associates meet or exceed client expectations with respect to attendance, attitude, dress code, skills and quality of work
Chief Deputy Auditor/Recorder
Dagget County Auditor/Recorder
Manila, UT
03.2006 - 03.2014
- Human Resource – Assist the HR Director with the daily administrative operations of the human resource department, such as preparing and maintaining employee files, new employee orientation, benefit open enrollment, employee communications, and data entry.
- Payroll-Collect time sheets for 90+ employees and enter data into the payroll system, process payroll, update payroll records by entering changes to exemptions, insurance coverage, deductions, and job title, prepare federal and state quarterly reports.
- Accounts Payable-Receive and verify invoices and check requests, code invoices, submit for approval, enter invoices into accounts payable system, prepare vendor checks for mailing, maintain and update vendor files.
- Deputy Recorder-Record and index real property transactions.
- General Office Duties-Answering phones, filing, operating a copier, fax machine, scanner and ten-key, preparing and proofreading correspondence, forwarding messages and purchasing office supplies.
Education
Medical Billing & Coding Certificate -
At Home Professions
Fort Collins CO05.2017
High School Diploma -
Farson-Eden High School
Farson WY05.1991
Skills
- Vendor relations
- Bill payment
- Payment processing
- Check processing
- Account reconciliation
- Payroll software proficiency
- Tracking wage garnishments
- Computer competency
- Direct deposit processing
- Compiling data
- Data entry
- Tracking leave
- Knowledgeable in Advanced MD and Kareo
- Insurance claims
- Account follow-up
- Claim review
- Insurance collections
Additional Information
Keri Pallesen 435-784-3210
Jennifer Baker 307-362-6397
Chet Ruger 307-212-6270
Timeline
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Promontory Investments
05.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Evanston Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Medical Billing Specialist
Best Care Family Practice
08.2019 - 05.2021
Medical Billing Specialist
Pain Care Centers
07.2017 - 08.2019
Senior Staffing Manager
Elwood Staffing
07.2014 - 06.2016
Chief Deputy Auditor/Recorder
Dagget County Auditor/Recorder
03.2006 - 03.2014
Medical Billing & Coding Certificate -
At Home Professions
High School Diploma -
Farson-Eden High School
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