Medical Insurance

Location:

New Orleans, LA

Posted:

October 03, 2013

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New Orleans, La. *****

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Anita R. MErricks

Objective

To obtain a position with emphasis on collections, billing, coding, office coordination, and/or data entry.

Skills & Abilities

• Exceptionally responsible, diligent and thorough.

• Fast learner with a range of practical skills.

• Special talent for office coordination.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Able to handle challenging task in a busy setting.

• Ability to type 40+wpm

• Working knowledge of CPT & ICD-9 coding and billing procedures.

• Experience in collections, data entry, accounts receivable and payable, also payment posting.

Experience

Office Coordinator, Byrd regional clinic leesville, la.

02/2011-10/2012

Collected and posted payments, scheduled appointments, made copies and filed medical records and information as needed on a daily basis. Was knowledgeable of contracted insurance plans and procedures. Applied CPT and ICD codes according to services provided, audited charts and made corrections as needed. Screened each patient by taking vital signs, health history, and symptoms prior to the doctor entering exam room.

registration coordinator, ochsner hospital new orleans, la.

10/2009-10/2010

Implemented clerical duties to assist in the delivery of the highest quality healthcare to patients. Connected patients to better health by providing timely and accurate service in the areas of registration, checking patients in for appointments, appointment scheduling, assisting and coordinating add-ons with technical staff and keeping patients informed. Assisted all fellow employees in identifying ways to exceed customer expectations at company. Practiced methods to provide consistent, superior customer experiences to individuals of all age groups and backgrounds.

BILLER, DR. DANIEL A. LONG M.D. OPHTHALMOLOGY GRETNA, la.

10/2006-10/2009

Greeted patients, answered multi-line phone, scheduled appointments, and entered patient demographic information into medical management software. Handled billing, accounts payable and receivable procedures. Obtained insurance verification, and authorization. Posted payments, followed-up on medical claims, filed and prepared charts, maintained front office & supplies, and made daily bank balances & deposits.

Education

Upper iowa university-fort polk, la.-associate of arts degree

-3.0 GPA

-Business Law

-Marketing Principles

-Organizational Behavior

Georgia MEdical Institute-Atlanta, ga.-medical insurance billing & coding diploma

-4.0 GPA

-Government Programs

-Health Insurance Claims

-Medical Insurance Management

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