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VALERIA HERNANDEZ

CLEVELAND,TX

Summary

Accounts payable specialist with over a decade of diverse experience in financial management and customer service. Demonstrates expertise in insurance verification, scheduling, and medical record management, supported by proficiency in ICD-10 and CPT coding. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy, leveraging skills in Microsoft Office and multi-line phone systems to support organizational goals.

Methodical Accounting Assistant recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in financial reconciliation, ledger maintenance, and accounts payable/receivable management. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and communication skills, ensuring smooth and effective support in financial operations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

DC10 IUPAT
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
  • Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis.
  • Assisted with accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and deposits.
  • Performed account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts.
  • Prepared daily cash flow statements for management review.
  • Generated monthly financial reports for internal stakeholders and external auditors.
  • Entered data into accounting software programs such as QuickBooks or Sage 50 Accounting Software.
  • Answered questions from customers regarding their billing or payment status.
  • Provided support to upper management with special projects related to finance or accounting processes.
  • Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies are available.
  • Assisted with payroll processing by entering employee hours into the system.
  • Worked closely with auditors during year-end audits to provide necessary documentation.
  • Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
  • Implemented program to create daily spreadsheets and streamline financial reporting.

MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

NUESTRA CLINICA DEL VALLE
05.2018 - 12.2021
  • Entered data into electronic health record systems.
  • Scanned paper records into digital format.
  • Collected, compiled and maintained statistical data on hospital utilization, beds occupied.
  • Identified discrepancies between physical documentation and electronic health records.
  • Conducted periodic audits of physical documentation versus electronic health records.
  • Collected, sorted, and distributed incoming correspondence and reports related to medical records.
  • Conducted audits of medical records to identify missing or incorrect documentation that could affect accurate coding and billing.
  • Researched denied claims to determine the cause of denial and corrected errors as needed.
  • Analyzed trends in denials in order to recommend process improvements which would reduce the number of denials received.
  • Assigned appropriate codes using ICD-10-CM for diagnosis, CPT for procedures, HCPCS for supplies and modifiers as required by payers.
  • Facilitated payment arrangements with patients and guarantors who were unable to make full payment at time of service.
  • Performed data entry into electronic health record system for all relevant patient information including diagnoses, procedures performed, medications prescribed .
  • Monitored regulatory updates from Medicare and Medicaid programs as well as private insurers.
  • Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
  • Resolved coding discrepancies and denials to maximize reimbursement.

VERIFICATION LOAN OFFICER

Silver leaf resorts
01.2013 - 04.2016
  • Verified loan applications for accuracy and completeness of information.
  • Reviewed borrower credit, income and assets documents to ensure they met program guidelines.
  • Advised borrowers on available financing options according to their individual needs.
  • Analyzed applicant financial and credit status, evaluating assets and risk to determine loan feasibility.
  • Verified client financial information to determine creditworthiness and loan eligibility.
  • Helped customers make decisions about loans and lines of credit based on availability, terms and benefits.
  • Developed loan contracts and explained contract terms to clients.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ DENTAL ASSISTANT

North Side Dental
05.2010 - 12.2012
  • Assisted front desk area, answers multiple phone lines, scheduled appointments also took care of payroll
  • Worked with multiple doctors as a chair side assistant
  • Provided routine cleaning and specialized procedures making patients feel relaxed as possible and preparing them for a treatment
  • Sterilized instruments and left it ready to be used

Education

Houston Community College

Skills

  • Phone etiquette
  • Scheduling
  • EMR
  • Data entry
  • Microsoft Office
  • Dental assisting
  • Medical Records
  • Accounts receivable
  • ICD-10
  • Loan Officer Experience
  • Insurance Verification
  • Medical Coding
  • CPT Coding
  • Multi-line Phone Systems
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Word
  • Accounting software

Certification

Certified Notary Public

Timeline

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

DC10 IUPAT
01.2022 - Current

MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

NUESTRA CLINICA DEL VALLE
05.2018 - 12.2021

VERIFICATION LOAN OFFICER

Silver leaf resorts
01.2013 - 04.2016

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ DENTAL ASSISTANT

North Side Dental
05.2010 - 12.2012

Houston Community College
VALERIA HERNANDEZ