Tarik Yahoum
Sun valley, CA 91352
Mobile: 818-***-****
Email ***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Effective trainer and consultant:
Trained new inspectors oversaw accounting of public funds.
Enthusiastic learner: New policies, systems and software.
Computer experience: Microsoft word, Excel, Quick Books, Peachtree, MAS 200, DESIGN PRO, LOTUS 1, 2, 3, SAP, the internet and GE centricity (IDX) software.
Bilingual: French, Arabic
WORK HISTORY
Medtronic-MiniMed Northridge, CA
Collector Specialist II: DME Provider 2003-2015
Researched, audited, and collected on old and current accounts from commercial and government payers including, medical groups and independents physicians associations.
Researched billing and coding information in order to submit claims according in the various state & federal guidelines.
Worked with contracting, SOS/POS, and billing departments to update information across the various departments.
Wrote appeal letters and provider disputes in order to collect monies from the various insurances companies.
Interacted with the insurance companies via phone, fax, and e-mail to collect the outstanding accounts.
Used various avenues to verify patient eligibility and claim status and in some cases, submitted appeals and disputes.
MSI Management Services, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
Bookkeeper: AP, AR, Bank reconciliation, Payroll Taxes 2002 -2003
Huntleigh Corporation Burbank, CA
Pre-board screener 1999-2002
Thirst Quencher Liquor Burbank, CA
Customer Service and Management 1996-1999
Ministry of Telecommunications Algiers, Algeria
Chief of Office 1976-1995
Central Post Office of Algiers Algiers, Algeria
Supervisor 1975-1992
EDUCATION
Ross Business Institute Burbank, CA Bookkeeping and Accounting 2000-2001
Norcross School of Bookkeeping and Accounting Atlanta, GA Bookkeeping and Accounting 1997-1999
Lycee Okba College Algiers,Algeria
1972-1975