Faith A. Cantergiani
Tuolumne, Ca
Phone: 209-***-****
*****.***********@*****.***
Relevant Skills and Experience
- Excellent Customer Service, phone etiquette, organizational skills and experienced in greeting the general public
- Proficient utilizing Cal-Med database systems, use of various Insurance Portals to obtain Patient Benefit/Coverage Verification
- Scanning/dropping/ PT protected Health Information to Patient accounts
- Use of Multi-line telephone systems. Call and Mail routing to appropriate departments or corresponding representative
- Data entry, 10 key by touch, scheduling, PT demographic file updates and maintenance. Ship by UPS/US MAIL, standard office equipment savvy
- Take Patient Payments via phone by Credit Card, post payment to reflect deduction of balance owed or to confirm Patient zero account balance. Provided zero balance statements as requested
- Learns quickly, and adapts to new environments
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Software Programs, Email and Internet savvy
- Ordered, stocked, warehoused and Invoiced Durable Medical Equipment/Orthotics
- ICD10, CPT, HCPC and Medical Terminology knowledge
- Post Insurance payments according to EOBs/Checks received. Posted write-offs according to EOBs or State Fee Schedules
- Submit Appeals/Provider disputes for Workers Compensation and Commercial claims for Short/Non payment
- Produce PT statements and balance bill Patients accordingly
- Account Collections. Asses and note discrepancies per Carrier (Commercial and Workers Compensation) and contact appropriate internal Department to advise and set a course of action/resolution
Employment History
Office Administrator, Receptionist
03/2016 – Present
Heuton Memorial Chapel
Sonora, CA
Multi-line telephone, advise current pricing for services, cremations and burials upon inquiry. Process Private Pay Sales Contracts and estimate Insurance Policy Pay Outs for At-Need Patients. Process Trust Contract accounts for Pre-Need Patients. Distribute Earned Interest Payments to Pooled Trust Accounts. Manage, Balance, and deposit Income for multiple Business Banking accounts. Process Account Payables, Receivables and Employee Payroll. Monthly Coroner, Mortuary and Cemetery Billing. Proficient in Microsoft Applications and QuickBooks, light Excel use
Medical Billing, Collections
06/2014 - 12/2015
Efficiency Plus Medical Billing
Twain Harte, CA
Multi-line telephones, direct calls to the appropriate department/representative, Data Entry, 10 key, Proficient in Microsoft/Windows/Google applications. Utilize Cal-Med database systems for individual PT private accounts for corresponding DME/Orthotic Vendors. PT file maintenance, up to date for HIPPA training/certification. Verify PT Commercial benefits, coverage, obtain EOBs and establish Authorizations. Obtained Workers Compensation Authorization/Approvals of requested DME/Orthotics ordered by Providing Physician. Worked closely with Carriers direct as well as settle price negotiations with Third Party Administrators. Account Collections, Accounts Receivables. PT, Commercial and Workers Compensation Claim filing. Utilizing CMS 1500 HCFA forms for Insurance Claim Billing
Server, Waiters and Waitresses
04/2013 - 09/2013
The Rock of Twain Harte
Twain Harte, CA
Accurately take food/drink orders. Deliver product. Assure product quality and assurance. Handle Cash/CC transactions. Use of POS system
Server, Waiters and Waitresses
06/2012 - 04/2013
Black Oak Casino
Tuolumne, CA
Accurately take food/drink orders. Deliver product. Assure product quality and assurance. Handle Cash/CC transactions. Use of POS system
Certifications
Title
Issuing Organization
Completion Date
Expiration Date
Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1
EMT training and passing of course completed 2011
Previously BCLS and First Responder Certified
References
Available upon request
California Department of Public Health
Abrams College
Stanislaus County
05/2014
06/2011
12/2013
05/2018
N/A
12/2015