Teri Hardy Waters
**** ******* ****** ** *******, Ga 30340 Telephone: 704-***-**** ****.******@***.***
Professional Summary
Medical Professional with over 20 years of experience. In medical office operations within a fast paced environments. Ability to lead and motivate staff members. Familiar with all aspects of daily business operations, including human resource issues.
HIPAA and OSHA compliance and numerous administrative functions.
Teams Building Employee Motivation Policies and Procedures Problem Solving
Staff Training and Development.
Medical Knowledge and Terminology. Medical billing, Insurance verification and precertification.
Appointment scheduling and Surgery Scheduling.
Coding, CPT, ICD 9 and DME.
Medical Billing, Setup self-Pay payments and Attorney Lien Accounts
Worker Compensations Insurance
EDUCATION
South University – Presently enrolled - Healthcare Management Administration Savannah, Georgia
Jacksonville State University – Attended 3 years - Marketing Jacksonville, Alabama
A. H. Parker High School – Diploma Birmingham, Alabama
Skilled
Proficiency in Microsoft: Word, Publisher, Outlook and Excel, Typing 45 WPM.
Allscripts
Medical Management
Medysis
Pathways
Misys
NextGen
Pims,
Emdeon
SharePoint
EMR systems
Work History
4/2014 – Ending 8/2015
Billing Specialist - Charlotte, North Carolina
AmerisourceBergen Corporation
Prepared daily case load of 700-1500 claims per day for submission as a department.
Successfully processed 100-150 daily
Submitted claims in a timely efficient and accurate manner.
Verified insurance nationwide, corrected denial claims with corrected information for re-submission.
Corrected claims that were rejected due to missing information on the original Physician order.
Followed up on unpaid claims and denials, including claim appeals.
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8/2012-Ending 3/2014
Safehaven Family Services LLC. - Charlotte, North Carolina
Human Resource Manager / Office Manager
Oversaw daily operations, managing up to 25 employees.
Human Resource related issues (Hiring Staff) included administration and personal issues
Remain all company files and Documents updates
Prepared Weekly payroll for accountant service
Implemented employee’s company policies /procedure book
Trained employees safety classes and time managing skills related to patients assessment
Case Management for peer support programs
HIV case management
Coordinated Operation Christmas for those families in need
Written plan of correction for Home Health Care services
2/2009-2012
TWaters Event Planning Services (For Ever I DO) - Atlanta, Georgia
CEO/ Event Coordinator / Specializing in Wedding Consultanting
Seamlessly planned and executed events both professional and social
Managed budget up $20,000 for 400 or more guest
oversaw team of vendors, including performances, photographers, caterers and transportation
Selected and served as primary point of contact for all vendors
Successfully developed strong relationships with quality vendors
Proven ability to manage schedules, meet tight deadlines and offer consistently high events
2/2005 Ending 1/2009
Office Manager / Pre-certification Coordinator – Marietta, Georgia
Georgia Pain Physicians
Managed up to 15 employees among 5 offices: Coordinated operation of office daily functions.
Ensured satisfaction both patient and practice.
Provided daily reports to upper management and communicated importance of meeting daily goals to team members.
Analyzed, evaluated and resolved the root cause of the work problems. Work with other and
Administrative staff to ensure efforts was coordinated and quality of patient care was provided.
Verified medical insurance benefits including Workers compensation insurance for coverage and treatment.
Responsible for Third party billing, including special contracted billing.
Pre-certified invasive medical procedures and diagnostic treatments and testing.
10/2001-6/2003
Scheduling Coordinator - Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte Radiology
Verified medical benefits for radiology studies
Pre-certed and Scheduled studies at any CMC facility per patient request
Office Coordinator / Assistant Ophthalmic Technician – 5/1993 –Ending 08/2001
Birmingham Eye Center – BIRMINGHAM, Alabama
Selected administrative duties, oversaw and scheduled Ophthalmic procedures
Posted long and short term work plans for all team members
Analyzed evaluated and resolve office issues related to quality service to patient care
Pre-certed all medical procedures Outpatient and Inpatient
Posted Daily charges and Surgery charges for submission to insurance companies
Pre- op testing, Health History, A-scan, Photography and Visual field screen both manual and electronically.
Post-Operative prep for invasive surgeries and procedures.
Assisted physician with all in-office procedures
Participated in Health Fairs and served as Special Guest panel for Specialist Medical Practices
(University of Alabama Hospital) BCBS, UHC, Health Partner and Viva Healthcare
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