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VANESSA GUY

Ypsilanti,MI

Summary

Capable Customer Service Representative dedicated to providing superior support for customers in need of reliable information regarding insurance coverage, finance options , disputes, inquires and documentation requirements. Well-versed in database management: scheduling, streamline communication and correspondence backlogs. Excels at identifying client needs and concerns to improve engagement strategies and overall service. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Great attitude on added responsibilities to meet team/company goals. Maintains highest standards of ethics, professionalism and regulatory compliance to ease common stressors and de-escalate potential conflicts.

Work History

University Of Michigan Health System

Patient Financial Counselor
2012.02 - 2021.05 (9 years & 3 months)

Job overview

  • Managed approximately 85-110 inbound/ outbound calls regarding accounts
  • Review finances, claim status and insurance options with customers to best accommodate their needs or services
  • Managed complaints to foster better solutions for patients (or to) associates
  • Reconciled accounts
  • Collaborated with insurance payers and third parties to assure proper reimbursement fee schedules
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other software programs
  • Proactively listen to customer concerns to offer other services to fit their needs

University Of Michigan- Ann Arbor

Collections Representative
2005.03 - 2012.02 (6 years & 11 months)

Job overview

  • Review, investigate and resolved accounting issues via POS and making recommendations at 89% accuracy
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
  • Accurately answered customer questions, suggested account solutions maintaining 96% customer satisfaction
  • Adhere to collection quality standards and procedures to minimize account HIPPAA's technical safeguards
  • Adjudicate ejected claims, and appeals and disputes
  • Cross-train and mirror new employees
  • Educated customers regarding benefit changes
  • Managed skip tracing to locate debtors
  • Counsel debtors on payment options and installment agreements
  • Negotiated to collect balance in full.

University Of Michigan Health System

Registrar
1998.09 - 2005.03 (6 years & 6 months)

Job overview

  • Registered patients moving over 70-108 registrations per day to establish appointments for services
  • Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing.
  • Managed incomplete or inaccurate accounts for follow-ups
  • Informed patients of their co-pays, deductibles, and authorizations required
  • Worked with trainers to improve workflow and maximize patient satisfaction
  • Resolved patients registration issues to reduce acceptance, enrollment and payment delays.
  • Followed quality standards and HPIAA guidelines

Overview

23
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Education

Baker College , Flint, MI

Certificate in Medical Coding
10.2016

University Overview

  • Professional development completed in Advanced Medical Coding
    HCFA 1500
    UB-92
    DME

Phoenix College Preparatory Academy , Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management
06.2015

University Overview

Completed 1 year

GPA: 3.2

Baker College , Flint, MI

Associate of Applied Science from Medical Insurance Billing
08.1998

University Overview

  • Dean's List
  • G.P.A. 3.2

Skills

  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Insurance verification systems
  • Billing and Collections
  • Documentation: daily intake
  • Medical claims and payers
  • Excellent Telephone Etiquette
  • Critical Thinking
  • Software program/Program Application
  • Registration and Scheduling
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) : Epic

Affiliations

National Notary Association

Certification


  • Certified Loan Signer - Feb 2022
  • Michigan State Notary - Oct 2021

Timeline

Patient Financial Counselor

University Of Michigan Health System
2012.02 - 2021.05 (9 years & 3 months)

Collections Representative

University Of Michigan- Ann Arbor
2005.03 - 2012.02 (6 years & 11 months)

Registrar

University Of Michigan Health System
1998.09 - 2005.03 (6 years & 6 months)

Baker College

Certificate in Medical Coding

Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management

Baker College

Associate of Applied Science from Medical Insurance Billing


  • Certified Loan Signer - Feb 2022
  • Michigan State Notary - Oct 2021
VANESSA GUY