Detail-oriented Patient Access Representative with vast medical services background and strong work ethic . Accommodating to any environment placed in with a willingness to always learn in order to assist and offer the best service possible. Excellent communications skills and empathetic nature enabled achievement of positive outcomes. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Access Representative STD/HIV Clinic
Wake County Health and Human Services
09.2021 - Current
Assist patients with onsite customer service functions (e.g., billing, medical record, and collection inquiries) by coordinating with other patient business services functions and departments such as Financial Counseling
The ability to perform collections and cashiering functions when necessary
Ensure that all necessary documents, including consents, insurance card copies, photo IDs, and other documents as deemed necessary are scanned into the patient business cycle system and obtain all necessary patient signatures at time of arrival
Activate patients in the patient management system upon arrival on the date of service and assist patients and customers in navigating throughout the facility
Obtain and enter demographic and other financial and clinical information necessary for financial clearance of scheduled/unscheduled accounts
Verifies that there is a complete physician order in place at time of service
Medical billing
Prepare daily deposits reports for end of day closing
Processed payments using cash and credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
Trained new staff
Office Manager/Insurance Agent
Hall Hargis Insurance Agency
11.2018 - 03.2020
Interviewed prospective clients to learn about their financial needs and to discuss any existing coverage
Quote and wrote home, auto, motorcycle, boat, Personal Liability Umbrella, personal articles/inland marine and flood insurance policies
Processed applications, payments, corrections, endorsements and cancellations
Promoted agency products to customers in person, over the telephone and by email
Presented and clearly explained insurance policy options to clients based on their needs and goals
Prepared necessary paperwork to process insurance sales and renewals
Finalized and maintained all types of personal lines insurance policies within the agency
Pursued continuing education and training programs to continue professional development
Followed up with potential clients regarding online quote requests
Contacted customers on past due accounts to bring accounts and policies current
Promoted client retention through high-quality service and follow through
Responded to underwriting emails in a timely manner
Maintained detailed notes with every client transaction in electronic client file
Followed up with needed signed documents from the client such as consent to rate forms and signed draft authorization forms
Processed client change requests such as adding a vehicle, name changes, address changes, adding an inexperienced operator, and many other service requests
Prepared FS1's and DL-123's for clients
Assisted clients with the claims process
Finalized bank deposit report
Processed mail
Personal Account Manager
Suggs Insurance Agency
11.2014 - 08.2018
Interview prospective clients to get data about their financial resources and discuss existing coverage
Explain the features of various policies
Analyze clients' current insurance policies and suggest additions or changes
Customize insurance programs to suit individual clients
Administrative tasks, such as keeping records and review policy renewals
Help policy holders with the claims process
Quote and write home, auto, motorcycle, boat, Personal Liability Umbrella, personal articles/inland marine and flood insurance policies
Process applications, payments, endorsements and cancellations
Pursue continuing education and training programs to continue professional development
Follow up with potential clients regarding online quote requests
Contacted customers on past due accounts to bring accounts and policies current
Promote client retention through high-quality service and follow up
Respond to underwriting emails in a timely manner
Maintain detailed notes in IMS client file with every client transaction
Follow up on required signed documents from the client such as consent to rate forms and signed draft authorization forms etc.
Office Manager
State Farm-Ryan Moon Agency
01.2014 - 11.2014
Managed customer concerns or complaints
Assigned beginning of day activities
Finalized bank deposit report
Processed mail
Interviewed prospective clients to learn about their financial needs and to discuss any existing coverage
Quote and wrote home, auto, motorcycle, boat, Personal Liability Umbrella, personal articles/inland marine and flood insurance policies
Processed applications, payments, corrections, endorsements and cancellations
Promoted agency products to customers in person, over the telephone and by email
Presented and clearly explained insurance policy options to clients based on their needs and goals
Prepared necessary paperwork to process insurance sales and renewals
Finalized and maintained all types of personal lines insurance policies within the agency
Pursued continuing education and training programs to continue professional development
Followed up with potential clients regarding online quote requests
Contacted customers on past due accounts to bring accounts and policies current
Promoted client retention through high-quality service and follow through
Responded to underwriting emails in a timely manner
Maintained detailed notes in abs with every client transaction
Followed up with needed signed documents from the client such as consent to rate forms and signed draft authorization forms
Completed activities on the abs system as well as the beginning of day
Processed client change request such as adding a vehicle, name changes, address changes, adding an inexperienced operator, and many other service requests
Prepared FS1's and DL-123's for clients
Assisted clients with the claims process.
Personal Account Manager
State Farm-Michelle Carlisle Agency
11.2011 - 01.2014
Interviewed prospective clients to learn about their financial needs and to discuss any existing coverage
Quote and wrote home, auto, motorcycle, boat, Personal Liability Umbrella, personal articles/inland marine and life insurance policies
Processed applications, payments, corrections, endorsements and cancellations
Promoted agency products to customers in person, over the telephone and by email
Presented and clearly explained insurance policy options to clients based on their needs and goals
Prepared necessary paperwork to process insurance sales and renewals
Finalized and maintained all types of personal lines insurance policies within the agency
Pursued continuing education and training programs to continue professional development
Followed up with potential clients regarding online quote requests
Contacted customers on past due accounts to bring accounts and policies current
Promoted client retention through high-quality service and follow through
Responded to underwriting emails in a timely manner
Maintained detailed notes in abs with every client transaction
Followed up with clients for needed documents such as consent to rate forms and signed draft authorization forms
Completed my activities on the abs system as well as the beginning of day
Processed client change request such as adding a vehicle, name changes, address changes, adding an inexperienced operator, and many other service requests
Prepared FS1's and DL-123's for clients
Assisted clients with the claims process.
Customer Service Representative
Nationwide-Sizsiz Wong Insurance Agency
07.2005 - 10.2011
Interviewed prospective clients to learn about their financial needs and to discuss any existing coverage
Quote and wrote new business applications for home, auto, boat, motorcycle, umbrella policies, personal article/inland marine, life and flood insurance
Processed applications, payments, corrections, endorsements and cancellations
Promoted agency products to customers in person, on the telephone and in writing
Prepared necessary paperwork to process insurance sales and renewals
Finalized and maintained all types of personal lines insurance policies within the agency
Followed up with potential clients regarding online information requests
Promoted client retention through high-quality service and follow through
Prepared and mailed out birthday cards to existing clients
Responded to Underwriting memos/emails in a timely manner
Followed up with clients on signed consent to rate forms and bank draft authorization forms
Inspected and took pictures of homes for new business apps
Processed client change request, such as adding a vehicle, name changes, adding a driver and other service requests
Prepared FS1's and DL-123's for the clients
Assisted clients with the claims process.
Human Resource Representative
American Residential Services
10.1999 - 11.2004
Served as a liaison between employees and corporate benefits department
Assist employees with their benefit, corporate policy, and worker's compensation questions and concerns
In-process new hire employees
Administered the new hire orientation process, to include drug testing, criminal background checks, driving history checks, safety and sexual harassment awareness
Notified the hiring supervisors of the results of a complete background check for the new hire employee
Entered new hires into the company payroll system before payroll deadline
Submit a weekly new hire report to the state and file
Completed all unemployment claims and submitted to the Employment Security Commission by deadline
Prepared and administered benefit enrollment meetings for the company in both English and Spanish
Represent the company at unemployment hearings held at the state Employment Security Commission in Raleigh, NC
Authorized termination decisions made by the supervisors and reviewed their corrective actions upon a termination decision
Administered exiting reviews
Maintained employee files with great confidentiality.
Front Desk Medical Secretary
Innovative Counseling Concepts
01.1998 - 05.1999
Answered phones
Managed front desk operations efficiently while greeting patients warmly and addressing their concerns professionally.
Kept information confidential and followed HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient trust.
Registered new patients in electronic medical records prior to appointment scheduling.
Improved billing processes by diligently verifying insurance coverage, submitting claims, and following up on unpaid balances.
Supported physicians in delivering optimal care by accurately transcribing medical orders and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
Scheduled Appointments
Verified patients insurance
Processed medical insurance claims and payments electronically, via mail, phone and in person
Coded ICD-9 & CPT
Education
Diploma - Medical Administration
Career Point College
San Antonio, TX
03.1998
Skills
Customer Service
Medical Billing
Medical Terminology
Medical Insurance
Medical Transcription
Medical Insurance Verification
Medical coding CPT, ICD-9 & ICD-10
10 Key Data Entry
Keyboarding
Human Resources
Benefits Administration
Microsoft Access
Documentation review
Client and account management
Data Entry
Effective communication skills
Flexible and adaptable to changing environments
Detail-oriented, strong follow-through abilities
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Teams
ABS, NECHO, AS400, IMS, Athena
NC Licensed Property & Casualty
NC Licensed Life Insurance
Appointment Scheduling
Payment Collection
Insurance Verification
Insurance Billing
HIPAA Compliance
Patient Registration
Money Handling
Payment Processing
Team Leadership
Registration and Scheduling
Phone and Email Etiquette
Spanish Fluency
Accomplishments
Wake County Professional Certification
Certification
Medical Administrative Diploma, Present
Property and Casualty Insurance Licensed Agent
Life Insurance Licensed Agent
Other
High school diploma or GED
Personal Information
Title: Patient Access Representative
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Patient Access Representative STD/HIV Clinic
Wake County Health and Human Services
09.2021 - Current
Office Manager/Insurance Agent
Hall Hargis Insurance Agency
11.2018 - 03.2020
Personal Account Manager
Suggs Insurance Agency
11.2014 - 08.2018
Office Manager
State Farm-Ryan Moon Agency
01.2014 - 11.2014
Personal Account Manager
State Farm-Michelle Carlisle Agency
11.2011 - 01.2014
Customer Service Representative
Nationwide-Sizsiz Wong Insurance Agency
07.2005 - 10.2011
Human Resource Representative
American Residential Services
10.1999 - 11.2004
Front Desk Medical Secretary
Innovative Counseling Concepts
01.1998 - 05.1999
Diploma - Medical Administration
Career Point College
Medical Administrative Diploma, Present
Property and Casualty Insurance Licensed Agent
Life Insurance Licensed Agent
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