Medical Biller/Collector

Anna Kulis

Chicago, IL *****

E-mail: ********@*****.*** 224-***-****

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that allows for growth and advancement,

while making a positive impact

in my future.

ATTRIBUTES:

. Excellent negotiation skills and a versatile team player.

. Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a

fast paced environment.

. Capacity to embrace change and diversity.

. Superior customer service skills and experience in maintaining and

developing client relationships.

EDUCATION:

Triton College, River Grove, IL - Completed a course to obtain a

Certification in Medical Billing and Coding.

EXPERIENCE:

6 Corner Same Day Surgery, Chicago, IL September 2013-October 2013

Receptionist/Medical Biller

. Posted payments to patients accounts from various insurance companies.

. Contacted insurance companies on denied claims for resubmission with

corrected information and paperwork.

. When in need I helped the front desk during lunch breaks and

vacations.

P D Rehab Inc. Prospect Heights, IL October 2010-April 2012

Medical Biller/Coder

. Entered patient demographics, collected co-pays when acted as a

reception fill-in and other various

receptionist duties.

. Performed insurance verification, eligibility, and benefits over the

internet and on the phone,

knowledgeable of PPO, HMO, Public Aid, Medicare and processed all

pre-authorizations.

. When applicable worked with patients and guarantors to secure

payments on outstanding accounts.

. Submitted electronic claims, as well as paper claims for Workman's

Comp/MVA with supporting

documentation, as needed and prepared appeal letters.

. Posted payments from various insurance companies based on EOB's

including Medicare and Medicaid.

. Monitored insurance claims by running reports (A/R, statements of

accounts, etc.) and contacting

insurance companies to resolve unpaid claims.

. Issued monthly patient statements.

. Reviewed and prepared patients accounts for submission to collection

agency.

Sprint/Nextel, Rosemont, IL October 2007-March 2008

Project Development Coordinator for 3G/4G Wireless Sites

. Coordinated and maintained all aspects of the finance and purchasing

phase for each site by identifying critical deadlines.

. Processed purchase and change orders. Researched invoices or purchase

order issue as needed.

. Prepared bid packages for each site.

. Prepared scope of work, cost estimates, schedules, and risk mitigation

plans. Maintained accurate records and reports for the construction

department.

. Set-up and maintained pricing conditions and data tables according to

company pricing structures and customer agreements.

. Generated monthly reports so that the finance department know how much

material is being shipped and labor costs for each site project.

. Utilized Microsoft Excel to organize assigned project tickets.

. Updated each site in Siterra by entering close out information to

process billing.

Cross Com National Inc. Deerfield, IL March 2006-June 2007

Project Coordinator (call-center environment)

. Worked closely with Project Manager(s), Field Personnel,

Subcontractors, and Vendors to manage multiple projects and schedules.

. Prepared documentation (contracts, purchase orders, approvals, change

orders work acceptance and completion and track status of each for

prompt return).

. Responsibilities included as primary point of contact for the Field

Service Representative (FSR) and General Contractor (GC) for services

on the CVS construction of new facilities, expansions and renovations

including Minute Clinic Projects.

. Maintained project configuration data & on line database (drawings,

pictures, test equipment, permits, documents, invoices).

. Coordinated and maintained all aspects of the construction phase for

each project by identifying critical deadlines, scheduling appropriate

meetings, and raising potential problems to be solved pro actively.

. Ordered required equipment and materials, maintained logs for daily

reports.

. Developed and maintained the budget and milestones/deliverables to

facilitate on time delivery of preloaded applications for each site

project.

. Utilized Microsoft Excel to organize assigned project tickets.

. Prepared and obtained all close out documents such as conditional

finals and final releases, warranty letters and product information.

. Researched and resolved billing and pricing inquiries. Notified

management of any issues and initiate corrections when appropriate.

Spinal Health Center Libertyville, IL March 2005-March 2006

Chiropractor Receptionist

. Scheduled patients for follow-up appointments, x-rays, medical exams.

. Created new patient's file, verified patients insurance.

. Coded charges for services and products.

. Prepared office statistics, sent patient statements, insurance billing

and claim follow up.

. Patient financial consultations, collected patient's co-pays as well

as outstanding balances and posted to patients accounts.

. Cleaned/sterilized room and equipment, ordered supplies, and various

other up time and down time duties.

. Filing (Alpha and Numeric)

. Prepared daily deposits, opening/closing the office.

SKILLS:

. Bilingual (English/Polish)

. Volunteer at a local food pantry and Chicago Food Depository

. Customer Service/Call Center

. IBM AS400

. Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, Cerner,

Chiro Touch, Compulink, and other software.

. ICD9/CPT Coding, Knowledge of Medical Terminology and HIPPA Guidelines

References furnished upon request

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