L inda K Pope
**** ******** ****** *.*, Atlanta, GA 30316 (Cell) 404-***-****
(Email)**********@**********.***
OBJECTIVE: I am currently seeking to obtain a challenging position within a rewarding
corporation which offers advancement opportunities, work-life balance as well as provides a
positive environment where I will be able to utilize my exceptional interpersonal, customer
service and advanced computer skills. Strong Work Ethic: Reliable: Organized: Detailed
O riented
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Credentialing Verification Specialist (Contract Assignments)
Blackstone Professional Resources, Norcross, GA-08/12-04/13
P rograms/Software Used: PeopleSoft 8.9, In ternet, MS Word, Netsuite, Healthpak
Performed accurate verification of practitioner files for initial appointment and
credentialing
Reviewed applications to ensure information provided from physicians were valid and
complete
Maintained required record-keeping and important documents
Quality Assurance Specialist
Under direct supervision checked demographic and insurance information for pre-
registration/registration on all patients
Collected and followed up on all accounts assigned prior to, during or after admission and
d ischarge
Communicated financial policies to all patients who required early financial counseling
i ntervention
Provided information regarding resources for patients who needed financial help
Verified researched and completed all paperwork and forms to bill all types of claims for
reimbursement
Serves as patient advocate during the cycle of the account and performs initial insurance
notification of urgent/emergency hospital admissions via fax, web, and telephone
Recorded authorization information in hospital billing system and handled various other
responsibilities as assigned to support the function of the U tilization Review Department
Patient Financial Service Specialist
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA-04/07-01/12
Programs/Software Used: SMS, Epic, IDX, Cash Management, Internet, Email, Excel
Collected daily cash from SunTrust bank web browser and input the checks into cash
management
Recorded and posted data in excel spreadsheets
Contacted Insurance Companies regarding claim payment denials
Researched and corrected insurance claims
Answered calls regarding customer payment issues and inquir ies about denial claims
Balanced and reconciled cash as well as prepared and posted payments from lockbox
Call Center Analyst ( Patient Access)
DeKalb Medical Center, Decatur, GA-12/99-12/01
P rograms/Software Used: SMS, MS Word, Email, ISUITE
Prioritized patient f low according to acuity and scheduled patient procedures
Maintained excellent customer relations with all patients, family members, hospital staff,
physicians, billing agencies and insurance companies by handling any adverse issues
Answered and handled all routed patient information and financial services department
calls
Verified and researched patient insurance information for eligibility and updated all
i nformation in the database
Linda K Pope
2844 Reveille Circle S.E, Atlanta, GA 30316 (Cell) 404-***-****
(Email)**********@**********.***
File Clerk I & I I
Grady Health Systems, Atlanta, GA-11/97-10/99
Programs/Software Used: SMS, IDX, MS Office
Checked patients in and out of the physician’s office during office visits
Verified and filed all patient insurance and personal information in assigned charts
Provided excellent customer service to patients by assisting with any immediate needs and
following up after appointments
Posted payments and denials to the system that were received from various insurance
companies
Attended onsite classes in order to acquire extensive knowledge of medical terminology
Assisted doctor with patients in exam rooms
Office Manager
Pearle Vision Center, Atlanta, GA-05/95-11/97
Programs/Software Used: MS Office Suite
Composed, formatted, and typed correspondence letters
Prepared and managed daily project database reports and spreadsheets
Worked closely with optometrists during customer eye appointments daily
Assisted sales representatives on new products for contact lens
Answered incoming calls from customers regarding any problems or questions
Office Manager
For Eyes Optical, Atlanta, GA-10/92-04/95
Programs/Software Used: MS Office Suite, 10 Key Calculator
Scheduled appointments and followed up with customers regarding prior appointments to
handle any issues or concerns with Contact Lens or Eye Glass purchases
Performed pre-examinations on customers and eye measurements so correct prescriptions
could be entered in the system
Assisted optometrists with eye exams
Worked closely with sales representatives on new contact lens products
Verified optical insurance and completed claims
Handled customer complaints and resolved any issues
EDUCATION:
Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Clarkston, Georgia; Electrical Engineering/ Computer
P rogrammer (Currently Enrolled)
ASSOCIATIONS:
B usiness Women of America, No Labels Commit tee Member, Notary Association. I Will
Survive Inc.
Professional References Available Upon Request