Tina Beerbower
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Organized Medical Biller and Front Desk Medical Receptionist experienced in multitasking and claims processing within high-traffic environments. Resolved disputes with insurance companies and facilitated patient appointments through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Resourceful Medical Secretary ensured smooth office operations and patient flows by maintaining detailed records, scheduling appointments, and assisting patients.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Biller
Unity Hospital
Des Moines, Iowa
03.2009 - 09.2016
- Processed Unity Hospital claims in Epic billing system, ensuring accurate reimbursement for services rendered.
- Reviewed insurance eligibility and obtained pre authorizations for surgeries, facilitating timely patient care and reducing claim denials.
- Applied payments and adjustments to patient account records.
- Submitted corrected claims to payers following Unity Hospital guidelines, optimizing claim acceptance rates.
Receptionist
Iowa Orthopedic
Des Moines, Iowa
02.1990 - 09.1998
- Coordinated workers' compensation claims for orthopedic injury patients.
- Communicated with adjusters, employers, and patients regarding claim status.
- Scheduled medical visits and follow-up care for work-related injuries.
- Greeted patients at Iowa Orthopedic front desk with professional, courteous service.
- Scheduled patient appointments using medical office scheduling systems.
- Checked in patients and collected required forms for orthopedic visits.
- Verified insurance information and updated patient demographics in electronic records.
- Maintained reception area appearance and organized front office supplies.
- Protected patient privacy while handling confidential Iowa Orthopedic information.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
Education
Medical Receptionist
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 08.1987 - 06.1988
GED
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Epic billing system
- Medical billing
- Claims processing
- Insurance eligibility verification
- Prior authorization
- Payment posting
- Claims correction
- Accounts receivable
- Account reconciliation
- Patient registration
- Detail orientation
- Problem solving
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient service
- Communication skills
Timeline
Medical Biller
Unity Hospital
03.2009 - 09.2016
Receptionist
Iowa Orthopedic
02.1990 - 09.1998
Medical Receptionist
Salt Lake Community College
08.1987 - 06.1988
GED