Ramona Bedford
E-Mail: *********@*****.***
Phone: 832-***-****
Address: ***** ******* **. *******, **. 77086
Objective: Seeking a position that will utilize my acquired Medical Verification Insurance skills. To broaden my knowledge that will lead to career advancement.
Work History
06/2008-Present Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Houston, Texas
Patient Registration
Description:
Medical Specialist registering new patients, collecting co-pays and correcting demographic information related to surgery or other related procedures, make collection calls to collect on outstanding patients balances, and verify medical insurance benefits as needed.
Front desk duties and help with billing whenever necessary
08/2005-05/2008 Senior Connection Houston, Texas
Medical Billing and Verification Specialist
Description:
A Medical billing specialist that verifies medical insurance as well as other related office duties for a mental health facility.
Duties:
Medical Billing for Doctors and Patients
Complete Patient Registration
Verification of benefits from government insurance groups such as Medicare, Medicaid and Secondary insurance companies such as Blue Cross, Blue Shield and AARP.
Update patient financial charts, and obtain pre-authorization when needed.
Request and send Explanations of Benefits, (E.O.B.) to patients.
03/2005-05/2005 Ultra Sound Tech Services Houston, Texas
Admissions Representative
Description:
A customer service oriented position that encouraged and sold potential students on pursing a new career in the medical field.
Duties:
Setup and facilitated presentations that explained benefits of enrolling in associated vocational school (Sandford Brown Institute).
Appointment and interview setup with potential enrollees.
Admit students to associated vocational school.
Update student information in company related database.
11/1997-03/2005 Mrs. Fields Cookies Franchise Houston, Texas
Manager
Description:
Customer service oriented position which included the selling of the brand name variety of cookies for franchise owner.
Duties:
Often opened and closed store.
Assisted with managing two and/or three employees per shift.
Maintained and ordered supplies and inventory.
Ensured that sales' goals were met each quarter at 90%.
Solicited and obtained large orders for surrounding area companies during peak seasons.
07/1978-07/1992 Apple Tree Store Houston, Texas
General Accounting Clerk
Description:
Customer service oriented position that utilized general office and basic accounting skills.
Duties:
Answering incoming phone calls.
Inspecting and verifying inventory.
Entering accounts receiving information into company database.
Education
1976-1977 Houston Community College System
1975-1976 University of Houston
1975 Kashmere Senior High School Diploma