Charlene A. Ives

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Wyoming, DE 19934

OBJECTIVE

High level interest in being part of a dynamic and growing team where my

administrative skills, medical

terminology, billing and coding can be effectively used.

Industry Focus: Healthcare - Medical Job Medical Biller /

Billing/Coding Title: Reimbursement Specialist

Experience: 5 Years Looking Permanent Full-Time

For:

Visa Status: U.S. Citizen Salary: $32,240

Education Some College / CBCS Relocat No Relocation

Level: certification ion:

Travel

Light Travel

Preferenc

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WORK EXPERIENCE

2010 - 10/2010 First Choice Home Medical Equipment, New Castle, Delaware

259 Quigley Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720 302-***-****)

> Delaware Medicaid Authorizations, Reimbursement Specialist

2005 - 2009 Praxair HealthCare Services, Trevose, Pennsylvania

4667 Somerton Rd, Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053 (215-436-

1300)

> Medical Biller, Authorizations, Reimbursement Specialist

> Cash Application Associate

> Coordinate and facilitate all aspects of the billing process for

defined payers.

> Analyze and apply payer contract and reimbursement methodology to

follow up with payers and other third parties to ensure timely

claims submission and resolution of accounts including secondary

billing, appeals process, and patient liability.

> Submit electronic and manual claims adhering to strict deadlines.

> Excellent verbal and written communications skills with an

emphasis on Customer Service.

> Proficient computer and keyboard skills.

2004 - 2005 Dr. Michael F. Avallone Associates, Philadelphia

2813 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia 19149 215-***-****)

> Post insurance, patient payments, utilizing correct denial

codes for proper account management.

> Schedules patients for appointments with desired physician.

> Places reminder calls to scheduled patients to reduce no

shows.

1986 - 2004 FERAG Americas LLC - Bristol, Pennsylvania

190 Rittenhouse, Circle, Bristol, Pennsylvania, PA

19007 (closed)

> Administrative Assistant / Receptionist / Assistant to

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

> Handled correspondence, expense reports, making and

confirming appointments, meetings, mail, telephone calls, and

travel arrangements for Senior Executive Vice President and

Company offices

> Liaison with European offices

> Presentations, proposals, petty cash, ordering supplies

> Prepare custom papers and passport documentation

> Trade Show Coordinator and Representative

> Receptionist duties

SKILLS MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,

Shorthand, ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS,

Medical Terminology, Brightree,

Medsoft, Mestamed, CBCS certification

EDUCATION Medical Billing and Coding Sanford Brown

Institute, Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Business, Computers Holy Family College,

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

High School Archbishop Ryan,

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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