CHERRY O. SANUSI
Harlingen TX *****
Email: **********@***.***
Professional Summary:
Over 16 years of experience as a medical office manager for a Solo Medical Practice within a fast-paced environment with primary focus on medical billing. Highly professional and organized in managing and overseeing daily office operations of the healthcare and coordinating a medical and administrative staff of seven to deliver high-quality patient care services. Possess excellent communication, leadership, and multi-tasking skills and the basic knowledge of accounting principles, medical terminology, laws, and ethics to quickly build relationships and form trust with people from various backgrounds to run a smooth medical practice.
Education:
Masters in healthcare administration, February 2019
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Magna Cum Laude, June 2002
Associate of Science, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, June 2002.
Certified Medical Office Manager, October 2006
Experiences:
Medland Associates May 2006 to October 2022
Harlingen, TX
Certified Medical Office Manager
Supervision of patient scheduling, registration, financial counseling, medical records, billing and collection, data entry and processing, and cash posting.
Medical billing and coding skills, such as ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, Data entry, etc.
Conversant with Electronic Health Record Software such as eClinical Work, Epic.
Trained and assessed employees regarding authorization and billing.
Responsible for resolving the conflicts and billing claims.
Ensures patient satisfaction, including troubleshooting a complaint and developing process improvements to prevent recurrences.
Educate staff on new coding and updated insurance changes weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.
Ensure compliance with current healthcare regulations, medical laws, and high ethical standards.
Maintain insurance contracts and account payable and receivable.
Modified policies, rules, regulations, etc.
Ensure the effectiveness of the clinic, quality assurance, and system management.
Performed recruitment, selection, appraisal, and development of staff.
Answering phone calls and scheduling.
Plan, Prioritize, assign, direct, and supervise work of immediate employees.
Managing clinical, professional, clerical, and administrative staff coordinate with them to identify their needs and issues.
Managed premises, catering, cleaning, pottering, and security (Often via sub-contractors).
Purchased equipment and supplies, organized the office, kept records of all expenses, and recommended techniques to reduce costs.
Process employees' payroll.
Train employees and recruitable staff.
Litewill Holdings LLC June 2007 to December 2016
Harlingen TX
Manager
Manage employees engaged in the maintenance and repair of the property
Inspect each property and make recommendations needed.
Complete all move-in and move-out inspections; prepare all scope of work for vacant units and assign to make them ready.
Monitor account receivables, approved accounts payable, cash flow analysis, and accounting reports.
Communicate regularly with tenants, contractors, and maintenance staff.
Negotiate tenant lease, and renewal.
Process payroll.
Collier Accounting Firm September 2002 – October 2004
New York, New York
Accounting Intern /clerk
Reviewed and made accounting entries.
Facilitated financial planning.
Maintained accounting transactions.
Deal with debtors/creditors for A/C reconciliation
Finalization of books of accounts.
Arranged all invoices to patch up with purchases orders for input into computers.
Added up all invoices to match check amounts.
In charge of sorting mail, filing, and general office duties.
Duane Reade Pharmacy September 1997 – July 2002
Manhattan, New York.
Cashier
Processed customer purchases, membership, and service transactions at registers, including collecting payment of goods. Making changes and distributing receipts.
Operated cash register, handled money, performed daily check-out procedures, and made daily bank deposits.
Experienced in Retailed sales and customer services.
Maintained a neat, well-stocked work area.
Preserved store appearance; kept attractive price signs, clean shelves, floors, windows, etc
Provide friendly and courteous services to all customers.
Assist with inventory.
Set up displays.
Performed other duties as required or assigned.
Lifted and moved products up to 50lbs.
Performed store upkeep functions to maintain the visual presentation of the store.
References available upon request.