Janel McIntyre Cheeks

**** ** **** ****** ****. # 0-407, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33313 US

Phone: 954-***-**** or Alt Phone: 954-***-****

Email: acvb3v@r.postjobfree.com

Medical Front Desk

Insurance Verifier Specialist 08/2013 -09/2014

American Medical Supplies, Inc.

Verified accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.

Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for services rendered.

Reviewed clinic or hospital records to compute fees or charges due.

Kept records of invoices and support documents per office policy.

Resolved discrepancies in accounting records.

Contacted customers to obtain or relay account information.

Dealt with Medicare Denials appeal the denials resubmit for payment and collect payment or product from patients

Using coded data to produce and submit claims to insurance companies working directly with the insurance company, healthcare provider, and patient to get a claim processed and paid reviewing and appealing unpaid and denied claims verifying patients’ insurance coverage Answering patients’ billing questions handling collections on unpaid accounts managing the facility’s Accounts Receivable reports

Transcriptionist 03/2011-04/2011

Prosodies Interactive, Plantation, FL

Transcribed recorded messages

Data entry/Insurance Verifier 12/2010 - 03/2011

Reliable Medical Supplies, Pompano Beach, FL

Verified patient insurance, spoke with insurance companies, input patients’ information Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper. Answers questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies. Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints. . Prepares, reviews and sends patient statements Evaluates patient’s financial status and establishes budget payment plans. Follows and reports status of delinquent accounts. Reviews accounts for possible assignment and makes recommendations to the Billing Supervisor, also prepares information for the collection agency. Performs daily backups on office computer system Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers. Processes payments from insurance companies and prepares a daily deposit. Participates in educational activities and attends monthly staff meetings. Conducts self in accordance with HPA’s employee manual. Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.

Receptionist 02/2010 - 05/2010

Dr. Jose A. Prieto, MD. Ft. Lauderdale, FL

greeting patients when they enter the medical office, clinic answer telephones, and respond to and send faxes. gather information from patients upon patients' arrival by having them fill out forms. Handle incoming and outgoing mail scheduling clients for upcoming doctor visits, receive patient payments, record them in a database and provide receipts to patients.

Program Specialist 08/2002 - 01/2003

Mains'/ FL Inc. Sunrise, FL

Assisted mentally and physically handicapped resident with daily living in a home setting

Assisted with personal care, housekeeping, and nutrition.

Home Health Aide

Nurse Care, Inc. FT. Lauderdale, FL 08/2002 - 01/2003

Responsible for providing care for people confined due to being disabled, cognitively impaired, or chronically ill.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide healthcare in someone's residence .Assist people in hospices and day programs. Go to same home or homes every day Keep records of services performed. Record and note clients' condition and progress. Report changes to case manager. Check patient's pulse rate, temperature, and respiration rate. Perform prescribed exercises and other physical therapy. Administer medications. Change dressings. Turn or ambulate patient. Provide skin care. Massage limbs. Assist with braces and artificial limbs. Assist with medical equipment. Ensure equipment is functioning properly. Replace batteries on equipment. Prepare food and feed patient. Provide counseling on diet and exercise. Implement behavior plans. Teach self-care skills. Perform light housekeeping. Provide patient with groceries. Pick up medication. Transport patient to doctors' office or hospital.

Lorenzo Pierce Pompano Beach, FL 09/1995 - 02/2002

Clyatts Quality Care 05/1995 - 09/1995

Assisted patients with all aspects of daily living Bathe and dress patients serve meals and help patients eat take vital signs turn or reposition patients who are bed ridden collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors Provide and empty bed pans lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc. Answer patient calls Examine patients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds Clean and sanitize patient areas Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies

Education and Trainings:

Sanford Brown

Medical Billing and Coding 02/2010

ICD-9

CPT 4

CMS 1500

UB4

Computerized Medical Billing

Medical Office Management

School of Health Careers

Phlebotomy 12/1994

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