Ethel Harden
Email: ********@*********.***
Address:
City: Buffalo
State: NY
Zip: 14220
Country: USA
Phone: 716-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Receptionist who answers a high volume of incoming calls while handling in-person inquiries from clients and colleagues. Flexible and hardworking with the drive to succeed.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Seneca Vocational High School, Buffalo NY 1/2001 to 6/1993 (General)
Job History / Details:
Summary
Receptionist who answers a high volume of incoming calls while handling in-person inquiries from clients and colleagues. Flexible and hardworking with the drive to succeed.
Highlights
Microsoft Office proficiency
Meticulous attention to detail
Results-oriented
Self-directed
Professional and mature
Time management
Dedicated team player
Strong interpersonal skills
Billing and coding
Patient charting
Billing and coding
Insurance eligibility verifications
Strong organizational skills
Active listening skills
Courteous demeanor
Large cash/check deposits expert
Excellent communication skills
Advanced clerical knowledge
Multi-line phone proficiency
Insurance processing
Claims appeal procedures
Medical billing
Accomplishments
Customer Service
Researched, calmed and rapidly resolved client conflicts to prevent loss of key accounts.
Research
Investigated any necessary information for proper billing for insurance companies, patients and DMEs such as proper billing codes.
Administration
Answered multiple phone lines, transferred calls to corresponding departments, filed patient records and billed accordingly.
Medical Records
Reviewed medical records for completeness, assembled records into standard order and filed records in designated areas according to alphabetic and numeric filing system.
Experience
March 2012 to Current
Child & Family Services Buffalo, NY
Secretary
Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information..Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence.Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents.Received and distributed faxes and mail in a timely manner.Received and screened a high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail.Scheduled appointments for the doctors and clinicians.Cooperated with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance providers to resolve billing issues. Using Epaces and Helthynet to verify insurance coverage.
July 2001 to October 2012
Spectrum Human Services Orchard Park, 14127
Secretary/Billing Specialist
Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment.Received and screened a high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail.Properly routed agreements, contracts and invoices through the signature process.Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents.Cooperated with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance providers to resolve billing issues. Obtaining prior authorizations and referrals.Sending out claims and extensive follow up work from denials.
Education
1993 Seneca Vocational High School Buffalo, NY
High School Diploma General