Richard Christopher
Hawthorne, California 90250
Cell: 310-***-****
Home: 310-***-****
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Objective Seeking a full time position in the medical field utilizing my insurance billing and
administrative skills.
Special
Abilities Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Advance MD and Outlook
Data Entry, 10 Key by touch
Multi-line phones
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Advance MD
SMS/Trac
UB-04
HCFA 1500
MediSoft
Experience
10/12 – 06/13 Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
Medical Insurance Biller
In this position I prepared and submitted clinic and surgery patient billing, performed CCS Collection and self-pay for various doctors for private insurance and Medicare. The system used was the Cerner system.
Reason for leaving: The Billing Department was moved to Kansas City.
11/10 to 03/11 Cardiovascular Medical Group
Beverly Hills, CA
Medical Insurance Biller and Collector
I prepared and submitted bills for various doctors to private insurance companies, Medicare as well as self-pay. I was also responsible for following up with collections, appeals for denied claims, payment posting, answering phones and other administrative duties. The system used was Advance MD.
Reason for leaving: To care for a family member out of state.
01/08 to 04/10 Slaby Environmental
Santa Fe Springs, CA
West Coast Manager
I operated a Forklift - OSHA trained with Chevron. I performed carbon change
out for soil and ground water treatment. I picked up, delivered and repaired
vessels. I pumped and disposed of waste water. I trained new personnel/drivers.
Reason for leaving: Laid off due to the economy.
03/04 to 12/07 UCLA Physicians Billing
Los Angeles, CA
Medical Insurance Biller and Collector
I prepared and submitted bills for physicians for payment from various insurance entities, i.e. HMO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, PPO and private insurance companies and self-pay for Hematology/Oncology patients. I was responsible for insurance verification, follow-up contact with patients who were self-pay and with the insurance companies for payment. I initiated re-bill of hard copy claims for insurance companies for payment. I performed insurance and Authorization verification.
Reason for leaving: Additional growth and advancement.
11/99 to 03/04 Health Management Systems
Los Angeles, CA
Medical Insurance Billing Supervisor
I supervised a staff of seven medical billers for hospital billing. I performed medical record review and patient follow-up. I processed inpatient and outpatient bills for Martin Luther King, LA County USC Hospital and Rancho Los Amigos. I processed DRG codes, ICD-9 codes and CPT codes for electronic and manual billing. I also handled self-pay. I performed data entry and account collections.
Reason for leaving: Office relocated out of state
Education Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA 1982-1983
References Excellent references available upon request.