Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin a new challenge with a successful team.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Claims Rep, Biller, Analyzer & Cash Posting
Professional Medical Services
Fort Worth, TX
02.2016 - Current
Cash Posting and Claim Rep
Provides excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems
Handled all delegated tasks, including Special Projects and Workers Comp
Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
Created master spreadsheet to record procedures, denials and approvals
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service
Examined claims, records and procedures to grant approval of coverage
Retained strong medical terminology understanding in effort to better comprehend procedures
Handled billing related activities focused on medical specialties
Instructed clients on amounts covered under benefits plans in easy-to-understand terminology
Verified that patients had the proper insurance coverage prior to any procedures or appointment scheduling
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions
Answered calls or returned calls within a 24 hour timeframe to answer customer questions.
Charge Entry Supervisor
Sports Medicine And Orthopedics
San Antonio, TX
01.2007 - 01.2015
Scrubbed medical records against the encounter form
Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements
Evaluated accuracy and compliance of all documentation and reports
Mentored new employees on verifying correct coding and CPT codes and delivered constructive feedback to increase understanding of job duties
Guided employees through routine and complex administrative situations with decisive but motivational approach
Completed scrubbing project resulting in clean claims being submitted for payment
Handled all delegated tasks, including Retro Authorizations, etc
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities within the company for growth
Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Billing Specialist
The Delacruz Pediactric Clinic
Brownsville, TX
01.2004 - 01.2007
Established, enforced and optimized billing policies and procedures to maximize revenue, streamline operations and minimize aging balances
Contacted insurance providers to verify correct insurance information and obtain authorization for proper billing codes
Followed up on legal claims to update and verify status or patients' of outcome and obtain due payments
Verified proper coding on more than claims per week, investigating and resolving issues to maintain billing accuracy
Executed medical billing including submitting claims to insurance companies and researching and resolving denials and explanation of benefit rejections within billing cycle timeframe
Verified patient insurance coverage, created financial plan according to treatment schedules for collections and communicated between patient and billing company regarding health insurance.
Medical Billing Manager
The Diaz Clinic
Irving, TX
01.1994 - 01.2004
Improved productivity initiatives, managed accounts, coordinated itinerary and scheduled client and leadership appointments
Recruited and hired highly talented individuals who brought intelligence and ideas to department, which increased efficiency of entire team
Boosted revenue, utilizing highly proficient collection methods while adhering to regulatory compliance protocol
Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies
Streamlined back office services for clients to promote proper functionality and positive user experience
Guided employees through routine and complex administrative situations with decisive but motivational approach
Mentored new employees on job description and delivered constructive feedback to increase understanding of job duties
Led training classes and recorded instruction for later use
Offered specific training programs to help workers improve job requirements
Defined application problems by consulting with clients to evaluate procedures and processes.
Homecare Coordinator /Coordinator /Medical Billing Manager at Professional Medical Services, LLC.Homecare Coordinator /Coordinator /Medical Billing Manager at Professional Medical Services, LLC.
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