ANDRIA HAMILTON
**** ****** ** *** #** Fort Washington, Maryland 20744 410-***-**** ****************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Well-rounded professional who combines strong customer services skills with valuable healthcare industry experience. Able to support the physicians and clinical staff with administrative functions of the front office.
Manages time and prioritizes duties in fast-paced, multi-task environments.
Fully capable of organizing large number of records and documents.
Able to assess workflow priorities and respond to departmental needs accordingly.
Word Process specialists
Transcription experience
Secretarial experience
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Medical Billing Medical Administrative Patient Registration Medical Terminology
Medical Records Management Medical Practice Management Systems Introduction to CPT
ICD-9-CM ICD-10-CM Coding Charge Entry Payment Posting Denials Appeals Referrals
Accounts Receivable Electronic Health Records (EHR) Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Greenway Prime Suite EHR
Insurance Verification Reimbursement Systems Medical Basics and Healthcare Claim Cycle
Healthcare Payers Managed Care (HMO, PPO, and POS) Medicare / Medicaid Government Payers
Third Party Payers HIPAA Compliance Medical Charts Basic Anatomy & Physiology
EDUCATION
PG County College – Certified Early Childhood Education, 2000
Washington School of Secretary- Certification of Word Processor, 1988
Jerco Bible College- Bachelors - Biblical Studies, 1999
Ultimate Medical Academy – Diploma – Medical Office and Billing Specialist, 2016
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Annapolis, MD 10/2017 – 12/2019
Medical Front Desk Receptionist
Greeted patients and visitors, answered phones, scheduled appointments, and referred inquiries.
Ensured availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records.
Maintained patient accounts and obtained, recorded, and updated personal and financial information.
Verified insurance coverage, collected co-pays, and checked prescriptions.
Filed, collected, and expedited third-party insurance claims.
Protected patient rights by maintaining confidentiality.
D.C. Department of Health, Washington, DC 10/1999 – 05/2004
Unit Secretary
Performed a range of clerical duties that supported the operations of the unit.
Served as an important link in the communication chain and ensured information was transmitted between nursing personnel, hospital personnel, physicians, patients, family members, and other guests.
Answered inbound phone calls, delivered messages, ordered supplies and kept work areas neat and clean.
P.G. Department of Social Services, Landover, MD 06/1994 – 09/1996
Legal Clerk
Answered inbound phone calls and responded to inquiries from members of the public.
Provided information related to the company and followed policies, procedures, and facility safety rules.
Completed tasks in a timely manner and protected confidential information.
The American Journal of Psychiatry, Arlington, VA 02/1989 – 07/1992
Editorial Secretary
Worked directly for and provided close administrative support for an executive.
Answered inbound phone calls, processed manuscripts, and distributed mail to individuals.
Monitored supplies, maintained files, and kept all information confidential.
Claims Administration Corporation, Rockville, MD 02/1988 – 10/1991
Word Processing Operator
Processed incoming letters and documents from a batch on the word processing machine.
Polite individual who recognized the role as service provider and maintained the utmost professionalism.
Sorted and filed paperwork, searched files for specified information, and provided answers to inquiries.