URSULA COTTON
**** ********* *****, #** • Shreveport, LA 71118
318-***-**** • **************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Well-rounded professional who combines 5+ years of medical billing and collections experience with strong leadership and customer service skills to illustrate value. Able to provide timely and accurate data to ensure reimbursement for patient services. Follow policies and procedures to ensure consistent quality.
oHigh Academic Honors Recognition / Dean's List / Honor Roll.
oAttention to detail needed to review and correct errors and maintain high levels of accuracy.
oCustomer service skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers.
oWell-organized, able to manage time and priorities in deadline-driven situations.
oAccustomed to working in fast-paced hospital environments.
oUltimate Medical Academy – HIPAA Essentials for Healthcare Professionals Certificate.
oMicrosoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) – Type 38 WPM.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Medical Billing Accounts Receivable Collections Co-Pay Deductibles Co-Insurance EOBs
Revenue Cycle Management Posting Payments Government (Medicare & Medicaid) Third Party Payers
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Managed Care (HMO PPO POS) Workers Compensation Insurance Verification Insurance Claim Processing
CMS 1500 CMS 1450 (UB-04) Front Office Operations Medical Office Procedures Scheduling Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology HIPAA Compliance Medical Coding (ICD-10-CM HCPCS CPT)
EDUCATION
Ultimate Medical Academy Associate of Science Degree – Medical Billing and Coding, 2021
York Technical College – Rock Hill, SC Certified Nursing Assistant
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
NCO Financial Systems Inc. – Norcross, GA 04/2001 – 11/2006
Medical Billing / Collections / Customer Service Representative – Call Center
oPlaced outbound calls to insurance companies to ensure proper insurance processing.
oResolved delinquent accounts while providing quality customer service
oReceived recognition on the job for receiving payment for an especially difficult bill, valued at over $1M.
oCalled patients to ensure current insurance coverage.
oOperated under HIPAA compliance standards and procedures.
oMet and exceeded production metrics and standards.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Ultimate Medical Academy – Shreveport, LA 02/2020 – 06/2021
Full Time Student
oRemained self-directed, motivated, and accountable for personal actions.
oCame prepared for class and completed assignments on time.
oNavigated new technology, utilized available resources, and set realistic expectations.
Caddo Parish School System – Shreveport, LA 08/2008 – 08/2016
Cafeteria Clerk
oSupervised and trained new employees, made cash drops and bank deposits, and submitted reports.
oProcessed transactions, and counted, documented, and ordered stock and inventory.
oPerformed skilled tasks necessary for the preparation and serving of meals.
oMet standards of local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
oEstablished priority order of tasks necessary to complete an assignment.
Shriners Hospital for Children – Shreveport, LA 02/2007 – 11/2007
Environmental Service Aide
oCleaned areas of the facility as assigned and in accordance with procedures.
oWorked independently with minimal supervision and met established deadlines.
oPromoted and engaged in proper safety and infection control practices.
oRespected patient privacy and maintained confidentiality standards.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Destiny Church – Charlotte, NC 05/2016 – 11/2019
Summer Camp Volunteer
oServed as Activities Director – organized activities provided leadership and encouragement to youths.
oChaperoned children on outings, and provided food for the homeless population.
oDemonstrated sensitivity to issues of culture, adverse life circumstances, and crisis situations.