Carmen Vela
*** * ******** ** *** *** Alhambra, CA 91801 626-***-**** **.*.**@*******.***
SUMMARY
Dependable and reliable candidate with strong communication skills and experience in billing, billing research, and collections activities. Detail oriented with the ability to quickly adapt to changes in priorities while maintaining personal and team deadlines. Possesses strong written and verbal abilities.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook
Electronic Health Billing Systems
Customer Service
Data Entry
Typing 30 WPM
Call Center Helpdesk
Records Management
EXPERIENCE
Break in employment due to Certification Program
Autism Learning Partners - Pasadena, CA Aug 2018 to Mar 2019
Collector / Biller
Processed 50 claims daily, reviewed denials, and processed 20 appeal letters daily
Achieved set goals for the month, and assisted my co-workers with their work when needed
Verified patients’ insurance, and performed a high volume of outgoing calls to insurances for collections
Received volume of phone calls from patients and answered questions about their insurance
City of Hope – Irwindale, CA Mar 2017 to Oct 2017
Biller
Processed 80 claims daily, handled incoming mail, and provided excellent customer service
Utilized excel for various projects and processed 30 appeal letters daily
Actively engaged in helping others departments with tasks to achieved the goals
Break in employment due to providing family care
Community Hospital (Avanti Hospitals) – Santa Fe Springs, CA Mar 2006 – July 2014
Requested referrals and verified patient insurance
Exceeded daily quota (60) by billing out 80 accounts per day
Handled primarily on Managed Care/Med-Cal accounts
Processed commercial and Medi-Care Part B billing claims
Temporary Positions - Biller
Huntington Memorial Hospital Mar 2015 to June 2015
Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital Jan 2017 to Feb 2017
Green Pine Home Health Feb 2017 to Apr 2017
Temporary Positions - Customer Service
Epic Hearing Healthcare Nov 2015 to Dec 2015
Synermed Oct 2016 to Dec 2016
EDUCATION
Health Information Tech: Terminology - Certificate of Completion Aug 2019 to June 2020
Computer Operations Foundations - Certificate of Completion
Medical Office Administration – Certificate of Completion
Insurance Billing-Certificate of Completion