OAKDALE CA, CA ***** 1-209-***-**** ***********@*********.***
CHARLENE REEVES
Reliable Executive Administrative Assistant with focused attention on detail, accuracy and business impact. Keeps reports and communications well organized. Expertise in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks software. Medical Assisting/Billing contributing to team projects while demonstrating individual leadership and success in data entry, management and administrative support. Detail-oriented administrative professional with superb people-skills and public relations experience. Business-savvy with excellent decision-making skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
SKILLS ● Call Routing
Records Management
Databases
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● Customer Service
Meeting Agenda
Preparation
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● Honest and Ethical
● Microsoft Office
● Meeting Scheduling
● File Maintenance
● Detail-Oriented
● Reliable and Responsible
Correspondence and
Memos
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Verbal and Written
Communication
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● Administrative Support
Mail Sorting and
Distribution
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Completing Insurance
Forms
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Clinical and Operational
Judgement
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● Patient Relations
● Critical Thinking
● Updating Medical Records
● Appointment Scheduling
● Time Management
Check-In and Check-Out
Procedures
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Routine Laboratory
Testing
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● Venipuncture Expertise
● HCPCS Training
● Data Entry
● Medical Coding
● Relationship Building
● Payment Processing
● Patient Chart Tracking
● Account Posting
● Charge Slips
● Statement Distribution
● Billing and Invoicing
● Billing Data Verification
Adding, Calculating and
Billing Machines
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Fee and Charge
Computation
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● Digital Postal Meters
Bank Statement
Reconciliation
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● Inquiry Handling
● 10-Key Data Entry
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE VP/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CFO 12/2019 to Current
Advanced American Management, Modesto, CA
WORK HISTORY
Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
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● Organized and updated schedules for executives.
● Used software to coordinate meetings, appointments and tasks senior executives.
● Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
● Scheduled appointments and handled calenders for senior leadership. PARTNER OWNER 03/2007 to Current
Regal Oak Industries, Oakdale, CA
MEDICAL ASSIST & BILLING AND CODING INSTRUCTOR 09/2008 to 11/2010 ACI Career College Inc, Modesto, CA
MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST 02/2008 to 06/2008
Medex Billing Solutions, Oakdale, CA
● Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel. Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
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● Seamlessly interacted with colleagues to plan and complete special projects.
● Managed day-to-day business operations.
● Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
● Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
● Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
● Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks. Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
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● Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
● Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
● Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels. Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
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Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
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Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
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Answered incoming calls, processed requests and relayed messages to appropriate personnel.
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● Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
● Keyed all data into Med Office Mgr, E-Clinical/Aprina (billing), Raintree (billing) Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.
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● Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
● Located errors and promptly refiled rejected claims.
● Precisely evaluated and verified benefits and eligibility.
● Identified and resolved patient billing and payment issues. Researched CPT and ICD-9 coding discrepancies for compliance and reimbursement accuracy.
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● Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry.
● Printed and reviewed monthly patient aging report and solicited overdue payments.
● Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
● Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.
● Delivered timely and accurate charge submissions.
● Posted payments and collections on regular basis.
● Filed and updated patient information and medical records. Reviewed patient records, identified medical codes and created invoices for billing purposes.
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MEDICAL ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR 10/2002 to 12/2007
Galen College, Modesto, CA
● Prepared billing statements for patients and verified correct diagnostic coding.
● Orchestrated medical coding, payment posting, accounts receivables and collections. Translated and interpreted medical billing codes with strong accuracy to enable swift payment from insurance agencies.
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● Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
● Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations. Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
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Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
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Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
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Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
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Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
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Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
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● Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed. Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
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Galen College of Medical And Dental Assistants, Modesto, CA Technical Tradeschool Diploma With Honors, Medical Assisting, 07/1996 Riverbank High School, Riverbank, CA
High School Diploma, 06/1977
EDUCATION