CHERYL DOOT
Chicago, IL ***32
Phone: 312-***-****
Email: *****@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
To work in a professional environment that is challenging and provides an opportunity for growth. I would like to continue implementing my acquired skill set while further developing my knowledge and potential.
QUALIFICATIONS
I am a dependable worker that is very detail-oriented and organized. I’ve been practicing medical billing and collections for over thirteen years and have been in the customer service industry for nearly twenty years. I adapt quickly to new databases and have worked with a multitude of various programs. I have excellent communication skills and I am confident with all aspects of the revenue cycle and maintain HIPPA compliancy.
EXPERIENCE
January 2010 – October 2015 Aggeus Healthcare Chicago, IL
Medical Billing Specialist
Maintain records to ensure all necessary paperwork is received from physicians; follow-up daily when documentation has not been received in a timely fashion
Review billings and notes for accuracy; communicate 10any discrepancies with doctors to ensure all documentation correlates and perform in-house audits
Responsible for entering claims daily using Collaborate MD and NextGen software
Billed for podiatry, optometry, audiology and dental procedures. ICD-9, ICD-10
February 2009 – July 2009 Valley Gastroenterology Gilbert, AZ
Medical Administrative Assistant & Front Office
Maintained appointment scheduling, patient registration, incoming calls, patient collections
Maintained office organization; filing and submitting documentation as necessary while upholding HIPPA compliancy
February 2007 – February 2009 Hatfield Family Medicine Gilbert, AZ
Medical Secretary & Front Office
Patient registration and insurance verification
Appointment scheduling, patient check-in/out
Maintain medical records requests and communications with physicians
March 2006 – January 2007 Retinal Consultants of Arizona Mesa, AZ
Medical Secretary & Front Office
Obtained pre-certs, referrals and other necessary documentation required for patient treatment
Scanned and filed confidential paperwork; maintained phones and relayed messages
Maintained patient relations; provided information pertaining to financial obligation options
October 2005 – November 2005 Desert Foot & Ankle, P.C. Mesa, AZ
Medical Administrative Assistant (265 Extern Hours)
Trained on patient check-in, scheduling, billing, insurance, ICD-9/CMT coding, phones and other front office duties
October 2001 – October 2005 RW Lynch, Inc. Mesa, AZ
Leads Coordinator & Receptionist Fill-in
Typed legal contracts – 45/wpm, reports for market managers and VP, compiled packets/presentations for attorneys, FedEx/shipping/receiving and administrative support
Researched Internet and entered leads/information into database
EDUCATION
March 2005 – November 2005 MAA Training, PIMA Medical Institute Mesa, AZ
August 2001 – January 2005 Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ
August 1989 – January 1993 Oakland Community College Bloomfield Hills, MI
September 1985 – August 1989 Southfield High School Southfield, MI