Larry (Lawrence) Blow
Detroit, Michigan 48212
Cellular 313-***-****
********.****@*****.***
Health Care Analyst / Jr Accountant Analyst
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Accounting analyst with a diversified background over the past ten years. Achieve and analyzize the responsiblities for reporting accurately 1099s, ensure corporate compliance with regard to the IRS regulations on B-Notices, and have accomplish problem solving skills on claims edit rejections. Expert in the area of claims and checks processing and front sheets hospital audits. Achieve the skill of forensic auditing abilities. Knowledge of several systems such as Nasco, Local, Special Accounts and Facets.Have a good understanding of the BCBSM benefits system. Make recommendations to management regarding edit rejections.
EXPERIENCE
Self Employed - October 2009 to Current.
Care Giver for Mother.
Porter - August 2013
Chrysler/Ascension Staffing Inc/HJI-VASCOR, Warren Michigan
Porter Logistics and functions. Quality inspections and driving to various locations/sites.
Jr Accounting Analyst - 1999 - 2009
Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Detroit Michigan
Coordinate and schedule with accounting manager in daily financial processing schedules, including preparing of checkwriting data, cash receipts, blue card billing, cash disbursements, accounts payable accounting and ACH deposits. Organize and input concerning checking, billing, and cash disbursements activities; counted checks and reconciled BOE checks process and history and cash receipts with totals to verify accuracy of transactions display in the ledger. Managed increased responsibilities particularly with regard to financial matters, often collaborate on given various analytical projects that were not associated with primary responsibilities to be accomplished. Ensured in close collaboration with clients, providing accounting and 1099 legal advice, preparing annual Financial statements, and coaching in GST compliance issues. Monitor Provider data and coordinating with the Credentialing and Finance Departments. Managed data of Provider Credentialing information working with the Billing offices of the Providers and working closely with internal claims departments(Professional, Nasco, Facility and 1099). Researched accuracy of provider data of 1099 audits relating to the claims, IRS Legal, and Provider Credentialing correspondences.
* Achieved numerous recognition awards in my area of expertise in 1099/ B-Notice and customer service.
* Managed to handle irate phone calls and strong creative problem solving skills.
* Observed front end processes and identifying root cause analysis to ensure any reduplication in the work processes.
* Strong knowledge & experience with claim processing on Professional(Local), Nasco, and Facility databases for auditing processes.
* Supervised a group of 7 to 8 persons on Department project.
Cash Control Analyst- 1994 - 1999
Blue Cross & Blue Sheild, Detroit Michigan
Responsible for accurately reporting 1099's; and ensure corporate compliance with regard to IRS regulations on B-Notices.
Also ensures that BIP and manual checks processed for NASCO are reconciled to claims, recorded correctly and collected timely.Responsible to provid Front Sheets that are used to perform hospital audits, settlements and wire-transferring (EFT)
weekly BIP payment to hospitals. Help with Legal Departments and Financial Investigation and IRS audits.
* Demonstrated excellent written & oral communication skills.
* High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Window, Outlook and Excel.
* Strong organizational & follow-through skills and particular strong attention to detail.
* Achieved to work effectively with multiple internal & external clients.
* Achieved to handle multiple tasks and implementation time frames.
* Achieved to perform as a self starter, with motivation to consistently met business objectives.
* Displayed flexibility, self discipline and ability to work independently, as well as within a group.
Scheduler- 1992 - 1994
Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Detroit Michigan
Batching and examining claims to be schedule for keypunch operators to be keyed.
Medicare Data Entry Clerk- 1978 - 1991
Inspecting claims in areas of diagnosis codes in the area of Professional, Dental, Hearing & Vision and Michigan Bell(AT&T). Clerical functions and responsibilities. Assigned to Special Assignments and Projects.
EDUCATION
B.S., Health Care Mgmt, Minor: Information Technology - 2007
University of Phoenix, Southfield, Michigan 48034
GPA: 3.65
A.A.,Business, Minor: Computer Data Management - 1983
Wayne County Community College District, Detroit, Michigan
GPA: 3.00
A.S.,Pre-Engineering, Minor: Business Management - 1981
Highland Park Community College, Highland Park, Michigan 48203
GPA: 3.00
SKILLS SUMMARY
* Experienced in Accounts Receivable and Billing, Checkwriting Ledger Accounts and 1099 reporting.
* Experienced in Cash Management and Facilitate Audits for the 1099 reporting.
* Experienced in Relationship & Team Building.
* Experienced in Financial Statement Generation.
CURRENT ASSOCIATIONS
* Health Care Graduate, University of Phoenix alumni, Southfield, Michigan 2003 - 2007
* Business / Computer major, University of Michigan alumni, Dearborn, Michigan 1996 - 1996
* Data Processing member, Black Data Processing Associates, Detroit, Michigan - 1991
TRAINING CERTIFICATES
* Jr Accountant Analyst, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan 2008 - 2008. Certificate of Appreciation in Career Development Program for bargaining unit employees.
* Jr Accountant Analyst, Blue Cross & Blue Sheild of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan 2002 - 2002. Certificate of Completion of Business Overview.
* Jr Accounting Analyst, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan 1992 - 1992. Certificate of Effective Grammar Skills in Business Communications Skills Curriculum.
TRAINING
* Jr Accounting Analyst, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan 1994 - 1994. Certificate of technical training of 1099 & Time Reporting.
HONORS
* Jr Accounting Analyst, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan 2008 - 2008. Pride In Excellence Awarder in Commitment to Customers.
* Jr Accounting Analyst, Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan 2007 - 2007. Pride In Excellence Awardee in Pursuit of Excellence in reducing the B-Notices production turnaround.