TERESA A.
SIMPSON
Whittier, CA 90602
Results-oriented business professional with proven skills in areas of
banking operations and credit/collections for hospitals. Demonstrated
ability planning/implementing programs, problem solving/dispute resolution,
multitasking and maintaining grace under pressure. Highly effective in
motivating/directing employees. Exceptional customer service,
interpersonal and written communications skills. Skilled in assessing and
resolving a wide range of issues.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS: Professional with 20+ years' experience in customer
service and employee management in the medical and service industries.
Works well as part of a team or independently. Handle multiple tasks
concurrently in a fast-paced environment. Compute skills include Microsoft
Office Suite, banking and medical industry software such as ARRS System,
Keene, Medi-tech and Pat Com System.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2014 to
06/29/14 Kforce Staffing
Patient Refund Clerk/Payment Review Rep
Memorial Care Hospital- Temporary Employment
Agency providing reconciliation and settlement of
payment transactions. Provide support
for account audit requests by successfully
reconciling discrepancies with clients, the hospital
and insurance companies. Issue refunds.
9/2005 to Anthelio (Formerly Canfield & Assoc/ PHNS), Cerritos, CA
12/2011 Patient Account Rep
Specialized in follow-up collections for Workers Compensation,
Medi-Cal, Medicare and Third Party Liability claims. Commercial
billing and A/R follow up, claim status, appeals and knowledge
of medical terminology. Verified contracts, accuracy of payments
and Medicare eligibility online. Provided reconciliation,
settlement of payment transactions, and support for account
audit requests by successfully reconciling discrepancies with
clients, the hospital and insurance companies.
2004 to Complete Resource Staffing Agency, Pasadena, CA
9/2005 Credit Resolution Processor Kaiser Permanente -
Temporary Employment
Research and resolve credit balance accounts for three lines of
business - Workers Compensation, Self Pay, and Third Party
Liability. Refund, adjust revenue, write-off, book charges or
Escheat to government agencies. Analyze EOB's, bills and other
confidential documents to ensure all revenue generating
possibilities have been exhausted. Deal with credit balances to
help minimize credit errors.
1983 to Washington Mutual, Whittier, CA
2002 Operations Supervisor
Overall supervision of bank operations included delegating
responsibilities; training and scheduling of employees, and
customer service and problem resolution. Supervised 20
employees.
EDUCATION
Career Management Institute, Orange, CA
Computerized Office Specialist/Customer Service
California State University, Fullerton, CA
General Education - Major Criminal Justice
Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA
General Education - Major Criminal Justice
References will be furnished upon request