TRACY ALVAREZ
**** *. **** ****** *********, WI *3215
ad4gxh@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
As Patient Financial Specialist I have been the key resource for management as well as staff for training and education on billing software. I have am been assigned escalated accounts by VIP’s and managements due to my attention to detail and knowledge of billing and accounting. I have increased patient satisfaction by meeting with pt.’s that have a higher level of concern about their accounts at the office center.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Greater Milwaukee Oral Surgery, Billing specialist, Greenfield, WI August 2022-Current
Post insurance and patient payments
Verify insurance benefits
Accounts receivable
Schedule appointments
Follow up on insurance denials or appeals
Answer patients questions regarding their insurance
Answer patients' inquiries regarding their account
CARDIAC RHHTYHM SPECIALISTS, Billing Specialist, Milwaukee, WI, 2009 - 2021
Post Patient Payments in billing software
Update patient accounts of insurance, demographics and financial updates
Assist with pre authorizations
COLUMBIA ST. MARY’S, Patient Financial Specialist, Milwaukee, WI, 2009 – 2014
Key contact for patients, VIPs, and Columbia St. Mary’s staff to resolve escalated accounts inquiries.
Accurately updated account information to ensure the integrity of the customer accounts
Document and report trends related to billing software or account inquiries to Manager/Director that increased revenue for Columbia St. Mary’s.
Provide estimates for Hospital services
Audit cash posting requests submitted by PFS staff for account correction
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES
Certified x-ray technician, Wisconsin Chiropractic Association (WCA), Milwaukee WI, 2002
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Milwaukee WI, 1990