NIKKIA ALSTON
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Self-directed, customer service oriented professional whose strong academic success illustrates skill, value, and level of competence. Offers solid management and leadership experience and handles multiple high-priority tasks. Able to discreetly manage large amounts of confidential and sensitive information.
High Academic Honors Recognition.
Experience in Microsoft Office programs; Typing Speed: 48 WPM.
Motivates to create a collaborative and respectful environment.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Medical Billing Medical Office Medical Administrative Patient Registration Medical Terminology
Medical Records Management for the Billing Specialist
Medical Practice Management Systems Introduction to CPT Coding Introduction to ICD-9 Coding
Charge Entry Payment Posting Denials Appeals Referrals Accounts Receivable
Greenway Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Electronic Health Records (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 Healthcare Settings
Computer Systems and Software Applications for the Medical Office
EDUCATION
Ultimate Medical Academy
Health Science Associate in Science Degree – Medical Office and Billing, 2015
Diploma – Medical Office and Billing Specialist, 2015
Comprehensive training included:
Prepare and submit claims to various insurance companies electronically and by paper.
Maintain medical charts and electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems.
Perform collections; correct and resubmit claims.
Schedule and confirm appointments in assisted living facilities, doctor’s offices, health care clinics, hospitals, and organizations that offer medical services.
SC Works Trident, North Charleston, SC – General Education Diploma, 03/2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
Faneuil, Remote 09/2022 – 03/2023
Customer Solution Center Representative
Became knowledgeable of different medical plans and products available, including Medi-Cal, PASC, LA Care Covered/Cal Medi-Connect.
Supported call que and management with projects as needed, such as: provided feedback on desktop procedures, followed up on member inquiries and representative shadowing.
Assisted as back up support to call center leads and managed both inbound and outbound calls for member eligibility verifications, provider inquiries and general questions.
Process payments for La Care members and maintained records on EMR/HER system.
Iqor, North Charleston, SC 07/2019 – 10/2021
Customer Service Representative
Managed inbound and outbound customer calls.
Built rapport with customers and clients through excellent customer service and meeting call center metrics.
Resolved customer concerns and inquiries; directed customers to the appropriate personnel when needed.
America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, North Charleston, SC 09/2015 – 06/2018
Receptionist/Contact Lens Technician
Answered inbound calls and provided excellent customer service.
Maintained and updated patient records.
Controlled patient flow and scheduled appointments.
Verified insurance benefits and eligibility.
Checked patients in and out.
Assisted patients with insertion, removal and care of contact lenses.
Ashley Stewart, North Charleston, SC 06/2006 – 10/2010
Co-Manager
Created schedules, calculated payroll, and wrote performance reviews.
Had significant input into the hiring and firing decisions of the company.
Stayed attentive to employees by motivating them to succeed and improve.
Homemaker, North Charleston, SC 12/2001 – 06/2006
Stay-At-Home-Mother
Exhibited strong leadership skills and managed budget.
Remained deadline-oriented and reliable while adjusting priorities and managing time wisely.
Successfully foresaw and planned for possible contingencies.
Lowe’s Home Improvement, Mount Pleasant, SC 03/2001 – 12/2001
Cashier / Customer Service Representative
Provided individual sales and customer service.
Operated cash register and stayed aware of price of goods.
Maintained a clean and organized work area.