Jhayla Weston
**** ***** **** ** ********, GA 404-***-**** *********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Penn State University, Pittsburgh, PA
Candidate for Bachelor of Science
Psychology and Accounting 2004-2007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Highmark-Blue Cross Blue Shield
Contractor Billing Specialist, July 2015-Current
Demonstrates analytical and problem solving abilities while processing a mindset of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to perform detailed research resolve issues, close them out and follow up with impacted partner about how matter resolved or outcome of research
Work closely with internal staff as needed to ensure effective A/R collections effort
Manage external client reports on a monthly basis and process billing queues/inquiries in a complete timely manner
Claims submission along with posting payments for all insurance and subsidiary carriers including Medicare and MediGap
Use and Knowledge of billing software for also verify patient information( ICIS, INSINQ, mainframe, Enrollment Communication System, Oracle PeopleSoft (Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable))
Make follow miscellaneous adjustments, unapplied cash, and request refunds for members
Post and reconcile insurance and patient payments, research and resolve incorrect payments, and other issues with member accounts
Reviewed and analyze customer-billing inquiries submitted by call center and field service reps. Processed account corrections and transactions as directed by business operations managers and analysts.
Oversight of cash applications activities (including checks, credit card and ACH/Wire/Lockbox payments)
Guaranteed the accurate recording of customer payments by researching misapplied inquiries
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Family Eye Care, Atlanta, Georgia
Assistant Manager/Ophthalmic Assistant, June 2013 – September 2014
Recorded patient medical history(EMR) and explain sign-in form questions
Effectively sold associated products such as frames and lenses through consultative selling techniques
Managed administrative duties of the office, obtain appointment schedules stays on track
Performed various vision and diagnostic tests such as tonometry, visual acuity (distance and near), color vision, stereopsis, blood pressure, IOP, and refractometer
Explained post-visit care to patients after procedures are completed
Supervised and trained employees on company policy procedures
Interpreted prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists
Collected of eye measurements including corneal width and thickness
Use a variety of equipment to fit, adjust and dispense eyewear, contact lenses and low vision aids
Maintain budget for purchase of inventory to obtain goods quality eyewear and examination products
Organize and maintain exam room to keep efficient flow for the office.
Adidas, Atlanta, Georgia
Sales Team Lead, April 2011 – June 2013
Provided assistance in recruiting, training and supervising 15+ customer service reps and cashiers.
Fostered an environment in which guests enjoyed high levels of service and employees were motivated to deliver top performance
Prioritized duties of labor planning (payroll), sales, inventory, merchandising, direct messages, emails, conference calls and manager meetings
Skilled in in-store operations, POS systems and various software packages including MS office to use excel to report data analysis tasks for daily sales and end of month trends for customer sale comparison within the store
Supervised sales transactions to ensure quick and accurate processing while adhering to cash protection procedures
Meeting and Exceeding assigned goal targets and KPI’s
Marketed sale promotions within the business to advertise to consumers
Minimized loss by implementing, monitoring and tracking all loss prevention activities
University of Pittsburgh Medical Physician Services, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Unit Clerk/Receptionist, June 2006– March 2011
Provided clerical support to all central billing office staff (CBO)
Interacted with personnel from the practice and UPMC hospital organizations to coordinate the exchange of information in a timely manner
Operated telephone switchboard- answering, screening and forwarding calls, providing information, taking messages, greeting/directing arriving clients and scheduling appointments
Increased office organization by developing more efficient filing systems and customer database protocols, and memorandum for organizational support
Assisted medical billing, collection specialists, and customer service representatives with various tasks as needed by use of epic hyperspace medical software (e.g., research information, sort correspondence/claims, photocopy bills or EOBs/ABN, request referrals, pull files, etc.)
Reviewed documents, reports, and applications for inconsistencies ensuring data entry was complete and accurate using Microsoft Excel to organize patient names and health information
SKILLS
Knowledge of HIPPA and OSHA policies and procedures
Microsoft Office Suite/Software
Compulink
My Vision Express
Officemate
Emdeon Software
Knowledgeable of Health Insurance
Regulated PeopleSoft (Accts Receivable & Accts Payable)
Use SQL Development (Basics)