Ericka McElwee
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Objective
To obtain a position that exercises and challenges my skills and
abilities. This position will also contribute to my continued growth and
success in the medical field.
Education
WMCAT, Grand Rapids, MI
Medical Billing & Coding, 2010
Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Applied Science, Systems Analyst/Applications Development,
2008
Skill Highlights
. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel, Visio,
Access)
. Basic Coding (3M, ICD-9, CPT
. Knowledge of HMOs, Medicare and Medicaid
. Mysis, Accupost, WebXtender, Cerner, Epic (Hospital & Ambulatory),
MediPac, QNXT
. Medical Terminology
. HIPPA
Professional Experience
Molina Healthcare, Houston, TX
Member Service Rep II (Temp), 10/2012-Present
. Evaluate the accuracy of provider charges, including dates of
service, procedures, level of care, locations, diagnoses, patient
identification and provider signature
. Strictly follow all federal and state guidelines for release of
information.
. Complete appeals, file and submit claims.
. Submit refund requests for claims paid in error.
Life EMS Ambulance Services, Grand Rapids, MI
Customer Service Rep, 09/2011-07/2012
. Verify patient insurance benefits
. Post and reconcile insurance and patient payments
. Verify correct ICD-9 and CPT codes
. Follow-up with Manage care, Government and Commercial insurances
. Audit accounts for possible appeal, adjustments, and/or write-off
. Contact guarantor regarding insurance denial of claims or patient
portion.
. Process insurance and/or patient refunds.
Business Exchange, Grand Rapids, MI
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant, 06/2008-07/2012
. Support a group of busy financial and investment professionals with
administrative support, scheduling meetings and appointments
. Organize and implement employee incentives, events and morale
enrichment activities
. Handle cash flow, banking and internal bookkeeping
. Communicate with city officials, vendors, customers and employees
. Create documents, reports and presentations using MS Office and
managed database
Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI
Collection Specialist/Biller, 03/2010-06/2011
. Verify patient insurance benefits
. Ensures that proper authorization or referral is collected from each
patient
. File claims daily and follow up with claim status
. Submit pre-authorization / claims
. Post insurance EOB's and payments to patient accounts
. Audit past A/R reports
. Verify correct ICD-9 and CPT codes
. Collect outstanding balances on patient accounts
Foremost Ins, Caledonia, MI
Help Desk Analyst, 03/2004-12/2009
. Answer over 100 calls and emails to support hardware and software
issues.
. Research and troubleshoot problems using available tools such as the
help desk knowledge base and remote control.
. Manage, update and maintain the help desk problem, inventory, client
and knowledge databases.
. Researched and resolve hardware/software problems utilizing other IT
staff and outside vendors
. Document problems and resolutions using an internal ticket tracking
solution program.