ANTHONY C GARRETT
*** ** **** *******, ** Lauderdale, FL 33311
Home: 772-***-****
***********@*****.***
CAREER FOCUS
I was pleased to learn of your need for employment in my area of expertise is directly in line
with this opportunity. My experience and education have provided me with excellent knowledge
of Medicaid billing, ICD-9/10 and HCPCS coding, customer service, experience with UB92/UB04 also HCFA (1500) claims and other relevant skills required of an effective team member.
The following are highlights of my qualifications: Annual training with UB92/UB04 billing, customer service education, and HIPAA compliance. Knowledge of Medicaid billing, Denial/Rejection codes and proper resolution of each code. My strong initiative and exceptional organizational skills, combined with my ability to work well under pressure, will enable me to make a substantial contribution to Mental Behavior and Substance Abuse Corporation of America. I believe that a challenging environment such as yours will provide an excellent opportunity for me to best utilize my skills. Enclosed is my resume for your review. I welcome the opportunity to discuss with you personally how my skills and strengths can serve the team.
Sincerely, Anthony Garrett Actively seeking a position within the Health Care
industry, where my twenty years of experience as a Customer Service Representative can be
utilized. Strong communication and organizational skills Work well under pressure and enjoy
challenging projects Ability to interact professionally while maintaining effective working
relationships with supervisors, co-workers, customers, and others.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Accounts Receivable
Medical Billing/Collections
Provider Credentialing
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Supervisor/Management Position
Ability to collect over $400.000 dollars within (30) to (45) days
WORK EXPERIENCE
Recovery Boot Camp - Delray, Florida
Head Collections / Account Manager: 07/2016 – Present
Collecting/Rebilling and Coding, F/u, Status accounts 30-90-120 and 180 days. Managing residential and IOP, OP, PHP Claims. Ability to collect over 400,000 dollars within (30) to (45) business days, Payment posting, Understanding (EOB’S) and Denials, Knowledge of ICD-8/ICD-10 codes
Sheridan Health Corporation - Sunrise, Florida
Remittance Specialist: 04/2008 to 05/2013 Post all payments accurately on assigned batches. Research and resolve follow-up on payments 120 days overdue. Meet deadlines goals for month end deposits payments received from insurance
Ameripath of Florida - Pompano Beach, Florida
Accounts Receivable Team Leader/Supervisor: 12/2005 to 11/2007
Provide training for new staff in areas such as client relations, Systems operations and procedures
Provide answers to questions and resolve problems concerning payments not received or posted.
Post payments, Medicare billing-electronic
Scott Medical Group - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Billing/Payment Posting Supervisor: 08/1999 to 11/2005
Billing and Collections (HMO & PPO)
Edit claims for secondary and third party insurance billing
Batching (EOB'S) entering payments in (IDX) and Medical Manager
BHC Fort Lauderdale Hospital - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Human Resource Assistant and Collections: 02/1995 to 08/1999
Verify patient insurance benefits
Billing/Collections and front desk receptionist
Update all provider credentials
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
High School Diploma: 1984
Dillard High School - Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable, Benefits Verification, Medical Billing/Collections, Daily Receivable
Closing, Provider Credentialing, customer service, Medical Manager and (IDX) System,
receptionist, Account Research
REFERENCES
Reference available upon request