Wendy Barker
Mesa,USA
Summary
Payment processing professional with proven expertise in managing financial transactions and ensuring accuracy in payment postings. Adept at utilizing accounting software, with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in problem-solving, and known for excellent communication and organizational skills. Prepared to contribute effectively to operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cash Posting Specialist
CMM/Vail Health Hospital
Vail, CO
12.2022 - Current
- Post payments from multiple payment avenues (checks, ACH, credit cards, EFT, ICSystems) to patient accounts.
- Verify payment details against remittance advice, patient accounts and payer requirements to ensure correct application.
- Post a large volume of payment transactions on a daily basis, consistently meet or exceed productivity goals.
- Post payments accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reimbursement for medical services while minimizing errors and reducing the need for corrections.
- Apply appropriate adjustments, refunds, or write-offs to patient accounts as necessary.
- Collaborate with other departments to address any inquiries related to posted payments, missing payments, or other issues.
- Contribute to team efforts by taking on additional responsibilities as needed during peak periods or staff shortages.
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Wesco Billing And Consulting
Youngtown, AZ
09.2012 - 12.2022
- Attained up-to-date knowledge of coding requirements through continuing education courses and certification renewal.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various Cardiologists.
- Performed billing and coding procedures for inpatient and outpatient services.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
- Used Intergy and eClinical to input information into computerized patient record system.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Applied charges and updated patient records by using Intergy and eClinical.
- Used Intergy to assign procedure and diagnostic codes to patient records for billing purposes.
Medical Billing and Collection Specialist
EBW Billing And Consulting
Glendale, AZ
01.2015 - 04.2020
- Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
- Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
- Corrected, completed and processed claims for multiple payer codes.
- Logged charges and payments within MedFX.
- Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
- Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
- Produced and mailed monthly statements to customers and assisted with related requests for information and clarification.
- Reconciled past due accounts achieving reduction in outstanding invoices.
Prepress Typesetter /Prepress Manager
BCT Arizona
Tempe, AZ
09.2002 - 06.2011
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Education
CPC-A - Medical Coding
AAPC
Salt Lake City, UT09-2019
High School Diploma - General Studies
Red Mountain High School
Mesa, AZ05-2001
Skills
- Staff Management
- Leadership Qualities
- Medical Billing Processing / EMR Systems
- Insurance Verification
- Accuracy and Speed
- Accounts Receivable
- Insurance Billing / Medical Billing
- ICD-10 / HCPCS / CPT / Modifiers
- Payment Processing
- Medical Coding
- Employee Evaluation
- Medical Terminology
Affiliations
AAPC - American Academy of Professional Coders
Certification
Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice
Timeline
Cash Posting Specialist
CMM/Vail Health Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Medical Billing and Collection Specialist
EBW Billing And Consulting
01.2015 - 04.2020
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Wesco Billing And Consulting
09.2012 - 12.2022
Prepress Typesetter /Prepress Manager
BCT Arizona
09.2002 - 06.2011
CPC-A - Medical Coding
AAPC
High School Diploma - General Studies
Red Mountain High School