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Tierra Williams

Lithonia,GA

Summary

Fast tracked highly motivated team oriented individual. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Over 15 years of experience in Revenue Cycle operations. Extensive knowledge of HMO,PPO, Managed Care and indemnity plans. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance at all times.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Payer Escalation Auditor

Savista
Alpharetta, GA
06.2019 - Current

Review and Analyze Contracts

Identify and report Revenue Cycle trends affecting reimbursement

Investigate payment variance for contract discrepancies and non compliance

Evaluate key performance indicator data to meet A/R performance goals

Attend meetings and provider relations calls to ensure standards and client expectations are met

Escalate and effectively provide problem resolution between plan and provider




Collections Team Lead

Parallon Business Solutions LLC
Norcross, GA
05.2014 - 06.2019

Provide training and education for Revenue Cycle Representatives

Assist with managing AR daily workloads

Identify and track trending payer issues and escalate accordingly

Review and monitor month-end reports to ensure AR is properly stated based on client contracts

Monitor high dollar hospital claims for accurate billing to reduce underpayment discrepancies and maximize reimbursement

Assist leadership with special projects and team members escalated issues

Review accounts and conduct bi-weekly audits for team members Quality Assurance.

Attend weekly meetings with leadership providing timely and effective feedback on outstanding claims issues


AR Collection Specialist

HCA Shared Services
Norcross, GA
02.2010 - 05.2014

Provide timely follow-up on all High dollar claims

Contact third-party and government payers regarding claim status or benefit specifics

Audit accounts for under payments and misapplied funds

Review EOB and remits for correct contractual and patient responsibility

Monitor AR to identify coding and billing errors

Perform eligibility checks via Passport to validate coverage and plan information

Provide assistance to patients/guarantors and payers regarding account status

Properly document account with follow-up details and additional information as required



Education

Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health

Albany State University
Albany, GA
05.1994

Skills

    Detail oriented and able to handle multiple task

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    Motivated and carries out responsibilities with minimum direction

    High level of initiative and works well alone or in team environment

    Microsoft Office proficient- Excel and Powerpoint

    Experience with Epic, Encore, Artiva, Meditech, Medhost, Passport and Navinet

    Knowledgeable of CMS-1500 & UB04 claims forms

    Understands Medical Terminology

    HIPPA Compliant

Timeline

Payer Escalation Auditor

Savista
06.2019 - Current

Collections Team Lead

Parallon Business Solutions LLC
05.2014 - 06.2019

AR Collection Specialist

HCA Shared Services
02.2010 - 05.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health

Albany State University
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