OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position with a healthcare company that seeks an ambitious career oriented person and where acquired skills and training will be utilized toward growth and advancement.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2012 - 2018 Insurance Verification Specialist
Digestive Care in Sunrise, Florida
Responsible for contacting insurance companies and navigating websites to obtain and inputs accurate information into the medical system.
Responsible for having working knowledge of payer eligibility and benefits verification.
Have complete understanding and working knowledge of navigating payer websites.
Responsible for obtaining authorization from insurance payers entering data in an accurate manner into the insurance patient, or hospital in order to resolve eligibility denials/rejections in a timely and accurate manner.
Responsible for submitting corrected claims to appropriate payers in a timely manner if needed.
Maintains and exceeds department standards for productivity and quality.
2006 - 2011 Medical Billing and Insurance Verification
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center, Newhall, California
Responsible for collection, billing, posting, and follow-up to Medicare, Workers Compensation, private and third party insurances.
Responsible for collection of outstanding balances from patients and insurance companies.
Responsible for maintaining accurate customer financial records.
Responsible for appealing insurance denials.
Negotiated patient payment plans.
Managed front office patient scheduling, insurance verification and authorizations.
Obtained medical authorizations for surgical procedures from private insurance companies as well as workers compensation.
2005- 2006 Billing and Coding Assistant
Paulina Perry CMC, Inc., Sylmar, California
Posting of patient charges and payments to MD Synergy system.
1996-2005 Assistant Manager
Maersk Sealand Company, Quito, Ecuador
EDUCATION
Medical Coding Seminar, Pierce College, Canoga Park, CA
Life & Disability Seminar, Lytespeed Learning Center, Encino, CA
Universidad Tecnologica Equinoccial, Quito, Ecuador
QUALIFICATIONS
Customer Service Representative
Medical Billing Forms
Insurance Verification/Eligibility
Knowledge of Clinical and Medical Terminology
Medical Records/Filling
Knowledge of HCFA and Medicare Regulations
Extensive knowledge finance/accounting/billing
Internet experience related to benefits and eligibility
Patient registration
Excellent communication skills (English and Spanish)
Dedicated, highly organized, detail oriented
Team player with a passion for helping others
Experience with MD Synergy Systems
Experience with e-Medsys Practice Manager
Experience with M/D Systems
Extensive CPT & ICD-9 experience
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
0440 – Customer Representative – Resident Insurance License
Insurance Collections & Patient Reimbursement – Certificate from National Provider Compliance Corp.
REFERENCES
Valerie Ashburn, Digestive Care, 954-***-****
Eileen Yates, Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, 661-***-****
Paulina Perry, 818-***-****