E dward R. Ward, Jr.
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Personal Statement
I am a highly organized and detailed individual with over 10 years’ experience providing through and
skillful administrative support to senior executives. I’m able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks
and follow through to achieve project goals. I get along well with colleagues and believe in being a
team player.
Work Experience
P ractice M anager/F ISO Officer June 2003 - May 2010
HCA Physicians Services, Pensacola, FL
• Direct and supervises the day to day functions of assigned clinics in The Region in accordance with
federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
• Assists in establishing policies that govern the patient’s r ight to quality of life and care.
• Knowledgeable of payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, profit and loss, insurance billing,
collections and budgets.
Account Specialist
Skyline Medical Associates, Nashville, TN January 2001 – January 2003
• Increased collections from 45% to 98%
• Transmissions of EDI
• ICD9 Coding
• Meditech
• Batch charge entry/posting
• Electronic claims filing/posting
• Daily/monthly/year end close
• Excellent communication skills negotiating with payers
• Appeals/Redeterminations
Assembler
Peterbilt Motors, Nashville, TN May 1995 – June 2003
• Interpreted mechanical blueprints to facilitate assembly of customer design.
Envi ronmental Service/Linen Manager December 1992 – February 1995
Nashville Memorial Hospital, Madison, TN
• Assumed financial responsibility for the overall operation of the Department.
• Maintained budget allotted for the department. Operate and maintain the safe operation of
steam boilers, central plant refrigeration, air condition systems and allied facilities.
E ducation
A APC Professional Medical Coding ~ Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Management Training ~USAF, Denver, CO~365 Hours of Management Training
Dupont High School, Old Hickory, TN
REFERENCES
Ma ry B. Cosner, ECO North Florida Division/Practice Manager
West Florida Primary Care
8383 North Davis H ighway
Pensacola, FL 32514
850-***-**** Office
850-***-**** Cell
Rob Buck, HCA/Director of Financial Operations
Sher ry O’Lea ry, Practice Manager
Selina Barbour, RN
S kyline Physician Management Services
The practice/business is no longer in operation. I have references letters to provide
a t your request.
PLANT CLOSED
Ku r t Bowers (Department Supervisor)
Peterbilt Motors
610 Myatt Drive
M adison, TN 37115
Nashville Memorial Hospital
Hospital closed in 1998. My position was eliminated due to sale. First sold to
Health Trust in 1995, and then again to HCA in 1998.