LINDA KATT
Magnolia, TX
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging and responsible position where my experience, education and abilities can be used effectively with opportunity for growth.
SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Typing: 50 WPM, Ten-Key (touch), miscellaneous office machines.
Knowledge of various medical computerized office systems, Microsoft/Windows, Novell, Cycare, HSII, IDX, Word, Excel, Centricity, MS4, EPIC
Extensive knowledge of HMO/PPO, IPA's, GMC's, Medicaid, CHDP, CCS, eligibility, CPT and ICD-9, ICD-10
Increased productivity, proficiency, coordinated procedures increasing production and reducing collections, take initiative in problem solving.
Detail oriented to job quality and sensitivity for patient care and needs. EXPERIENCE
13-present Sutter Health – Financial Clearance Team Member II Pre-register patients, initiate & obtain authorizations, verify eligibility, obtain required information for hospital records, governmental requirements, schedule procedures/visits for various facility departments, provide patient with needed prep for procedure/visit, generate weekly status reports, communications with multiple departments, collection of deposits and co-pays.
08-13 Childrens Specialist - Authorization Coordinator/Hospital Associate Enter demographics, registration/data entry, posting charges & diagnosis, ICD-9 and CPT coding, obtain HMO/PPO authorizations for hospitalists, CCS/SAR follow up & requests, follow up on hold code reports for billing, prepare fee slips for billing, calculate & issue patient refunds, assist with obtaining additional medical records & billing information. 07-08 Sacramento Ear, Nose & Throat - Appointment Scheduler/Tech Schedule patient appointments with various providers, verify eligibility, process incoming referrals, scheduling patient appointments, A/R, collections, authorizations, data entry, patient statistical reports, patient prep, vitals and injections. 05-07 & 88-92 Camellia Women’s Health – Surgery Scheduling/Authorizations Scheduled surgeries, obtained authorization for surgeries and initiated referrals to specialists, collect copays/deductibles, counseled new OB patients and referred them to needed assistance programs and followed up throughout their pregnancies, and provided additional assistance as needed, scheduling, A/R, insurance billing, HMO authorizations, ICD-9 and CPT coding, data entry, patient statistical reports, patient prep, vitals and injections.
92-05 Mercy Medclinic - Medical Assistant/Medical Office Rep-Pediatrics Greet patients, computerized scheduling, co-pays, HMO referrals and authorizations, registration, eligibility, processing fee tickets, ICD-9 and CPT coding, patient prep, vitals, immunizations and various office procedures. EDUCATION
Western Career College: Medical Assisting
Certified Training In: CPR, Preceptor training, Art of Caring, Customer Service, Child Safety
Consumnes River College: Business courses
CHAA Certification