Jo-Ann McCarthy
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Phone: (c) 401-***-**** Email : ***************@*****.***
Summary of Skills and Qualifications:
Strong background in database management, administrative support and customer support
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills
Strong knowledge in supporting medical clinics and hospitals, with over 10 years of experience in medical settings
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Versyss computer system and Caretracker System, knowledge of Medical Manager, and knowledge of Athena System.
Professional Experience
6/2013 to present Rhode Island Surgeons
Accounts Receivable. Denials, front desk, scheduling appointments. Using medical manager, learning Athena.
4/11 to present 3/13 Optum . Insight – United Health
Accounts Receivable – Working all insurance denials for multiple companies
4/2009 to 4/2011 North Providence Urgent Care/Mineral Spring Primary Care
Accounts Receivable/Electronic remits, Customer Service
Responsible for accurate month end numbers to balance,
09/2008 – 4/2009 Kenneth J. Morrissey M.D.
Accounts Receivables, Charges, Billing, Attorney Liaison
04/2003 – 9/2008 Boston Dermatology and Laser Center, Boston, MA
Medical Billing Manager
Prepare and ensure accuracy of patient information prior to their arrival at the clinic
Charge and Payment Entry, Accounts Receivable
Yielded high volume of phone calls regarding insurance and billing questions
Prepare daily schedules regarding referrals and patient information
Managing prior authorizations for Laser Surgery
01/1999 - 3/2003 Lighthouse Medical Management, Providence, R.I.
Account Manager
Responsible for five accounts to ensure timely entry of charges and payments
Accounts receivables
Maintained the work flow of the department
Supervised a staff of thirteen employees, with responsibilities such as keeping track of their schedule and leave time
Served as liaison between physicians and management
Attended monthly meetings regarding accounts receivables
10/1988 - 01/1999 Melvyn M. Gelch M.D., Providence, RI
Secretary/Bookkeeper
Collected patient co-pays
Responsible for daily scheduling of patients, daily deposits, and account receivables
Scheduled operations
Obtained prior authorizations for surgeries
Posted daily deposits
Responsible for monthly reports to Accountant
Responsible for year-end reports
Education:
St. Mary’s Academy of the Visitation High School