Joanna Zawadzki

**-** ***** ******, ***.E

Flushing, NY 11367

347-***-****

Email: acf21f@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To obtain a position where I can utilize my skills and experience to contribute to your organization’s

success

Work Experience:

Passaic Healthcare Service d.b.a Allcare Medical

Plainview, NY 11803

11/2012-current

Medicare Collections Specialist

• Reviewed all denied claims for payments and appeals according to the Medicare guidelines

• Completed denial and aging reports to keeping AR current and maximize cash flow

• Resolved billing discrepancies to obtain payments for Medicare claims

• Assisted compliance officer with Medicare audits

Landauer Metropolitan

Mt. Vernon, NY 10553

12/2008-11/2012

Medicare Collection Specialist

• Collected over 100% of AR every month

• Completed Aging and denial reports each month

• Answered private pay phone calls to assist in patient billing discrepancies

• Effectively appealed and reopened claims by researching patients accounts and obtaining

additional documentation when necessary

• Ensured that all information regarding billing/collection activity is entered accurately including

verifying insurance coverage with various payers

American Homecare Supply LLC

Glendale, NY

12/2005-11/2008

Documentation Specialist

• Responsible for obtaining and reviewing for accuracy all medical documentation required for

billing

• Prepare physician orders and certificate of medical necessity forms

• Contacted physicians and patients for assistance in getting insurance information

• Work closely with Visiting Nurse Services

• Followed up with Dr offices and hospitals to obtain all prescriptions

• Worked hold report to ensure all outstanding RX’s and CMN’s were obtained

Education:

University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland

Associate Degree in Law and Administration

Nicolaus Copernicus College, Wroclaw, Poland

Associate Degree in Marketing and Organization

Highlights

MS Word, MS Exel, Power Point, Fast Track, Mesta med, Medforce, Remit data, Emdon, Brightree

Fluent in Polish and communicative Russian

References available upon request

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