Temeka Howard
DeSoto,TX
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Collections Specialist
Guidehouse (Remote)
Lewisville, Texas
01.2023 - Current
- Identify and correct billing errors and resubmit claims to insurance.
- Contacted insurance companies to check status of claim payments.
- Wrote appeal letters to insurance companies for denial of claims.
- Follow up on provider enrollment.
- Review explanation of benefits to ensure proper reimbursement of claims.
Medical Claims Follow Up Representative
MiraMed (Remote)
Jackson, MI
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for follow up on outstanding or rejected hospital insurance claims, which include correspondence, denials, and rebills.
- Collect on Government, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and patient outstanding balances.
- Made necessary arrangements for medical records and additional information request.
- Called medical insurance to follow up on status of claims.
Collection Administrator
Mednax Health Solutions
Richardson, Texas
01.2010 - 10.2021
- Responsible for account follow up and collection, including processing appeals for Cardiology billing.
- Collect on Government, Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance, and patient outstanding balances.
- Called medical insurance companies to check claim status and verify insurance.
- Helped train new employees.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mountain View College
Dallas, TX 08.2010 - 05.2013
Cedar Hill High School
Cedar Hill, TXSkills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, One Note, and PowerPoint
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Billing Software: Nexgen and GPMS
Timeline
Medical Collections Specialist
Guidehouse (Remote)
01.2023 - Current
Medical Claims Follow Up Representative
MiraMed (Remote)
04.2022 - 01.2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mountain View College
08.2010 - 05.2013
Collection Administrator
Mednax Health Solutions
01.2010 - 10.2021
Cedar Hill High School