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Terri Culleton

Advocate Medicsl Group
Buffalo Grove,IL
49
years of professional experience

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Advocate Medical Group, excelling in insurance verification and prior authorizations. Adept at resolving complex referral issues while maintaining strong communication with patients and providers. Recognized for enhancing workflow efficiency and accuracy in data entry, contributing to improved patient care and satisfaction.

Work History

Referral Specialist

23 Years
Advocate Medicsl Group | 04.2003 - 04.2026
  • Supported specialty referral processing and prior authorization requests through EMR workflows and payer rules.
  • Checked insurance eligibility and benefit information before sending referral requests.
  • Kept patients informed on referral progress, appointment requirements, and next steps.
  • Worked with physicians, clinics, and insurance carriers to clear up referral issues.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

17 Years 1 Month
Mellon Bank | 09.1985 - 10.2002
  • Reviewed aging reports to prioritize collection efforts and overdue balances.
  • Reconciled customer accounts and resolved payment discrepancies with accuracy.
  • Posted receipts, applied cash, and updated receivables records daily.
  • Investigated unapplied payments and corrected account coding errors promptly.
  • Communicated with customers to clarify invoice issues and secure resolution.
  • Streamlined receivables workflows to improve posting consistency and record integrity.
  • Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.

Data Entry

24 Years 11 Months
Kohls,2 Clothing Stores and 3 Fabric Stores | 09.1977 - 08.2002

Supported retail teams through several temporary part-time roles between full-time positions. Assisted customers, collaborated with team members, and handled sales, stocking, and organizing tasks.

Education

- Accounting

William Rainey Harper College | Palatine, IL

Skills

Insurance verification
Data entry proficiency
Medical terminology
Pre-authorizations

Timeline

Referral Specialist

Advocate Medicsl Group
04.2003 - 04.2026Read More

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Mellon Bank
09.1985 - 10.2002Read More

Data Entry

Kohls,2 Clothing Stores and 3 Fabric Stores
09.1977 - 08.2002Read More

William Rainey Harper College

from Accounting
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Terri Culleton