Data Entry Medical

Dana M. Jones

Gilroy, CA ***** 831-***-****

Objective My objective is to continue being a productive and valuable member of the medical industry using my knowledge and expertise, in conjunction with, exercising confidentiality and professionalism.

Abilities/Skills My abilities include the effectiveness to communicate clearly in person and on the phone, to establish and maintain cooperative and respectful relationships with patients, families, physicians, staff and other customers. I also have the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. In addition, I have skills in using office equipment, which includes, computers, learning and using various computer programs, typing, 10-key, faxing, copiers, and multi-line phone systems.

Experience Front Office Receptionist (Contract Position)

June 2012 to August 2012, Monterey Bay Heart and Vascular Center, Watsonville, CA

• Answered phones

• Scheduled appointments

• Collected co-pays and payments on accounts

• Appointment verification

Surgery Biller and Coder/Account Representative (Contract Position)

August 2011 to March 2012, North Medical Billing, Los Gatos, CA

• Created patient accounts per insurance type. (e.g. workman comp., medicare, tricare, private)

• Coding and charge entry of surgical procedures and diagnosis.

• Coding and charge entry of all charges for office visits and post –op follow ups.

• Submission of Workman Compensation claims with all required reports.

• Posting of all insurance and patient payments.

• Extensive communication with doctors, staff, and patients.

• Insurance follow-up and resubmission of claims with required reports which included secondary billing.

• Specialized in Orthopedics/Orthopedic surgery

• Knowledge of Lytek billing program.

Billing Specialist/Insurance Follow-up (Contract Position)

September 2009 to October 2009, PMG, Santa Cruz, CA

• Data entry of all charges with current CPT and ICD-9 codes

• Scanning of medical records and computerized filing of those documents

• Collections of outstanding receivables

• Insurance follow-up and resubmission of claims which included secondary billing for various medical fields

• Balance verification and submission of patient statements

Billing Specialist

October 2007 to November 2008, Medical Services Plus, Monterey, CA

• Created patient accounts per insurance type and verified demographics

• Data entry of all charges with current CPT and ICD-9 codes

• Coding and data entry of surgeries.

• Submission of all electronic and paper claims-primary insurance and secondary insurances.

• Submission of all chart notes and operation reports when required.

• Posting of all payments for patient accounts

• Responded to patient calls regarding their accounts

• Balance verification and submission of patient statements

• Insurance follow up/collections on outstanding receivables

• Specialized in OB-GYN, and basic Cardiology.

Billing Specialist/Owner

March 2007 to December 2007, DMJ Billing, Hollister, CA

• Created patient accounts per insurance type along with verifying demographics

• Data entry of all charges with current CPT and ICD-9 codes

• Posting of all payments for patient accounts

• Submission of all electronic and paper claims

• Secondary billing of claims

• Submission of all chart notes and operation reports when required

• Balance verification and submission of patient statements

• Answered calls from patients regarding their accounts

• Insurance follow up/collections on outstanding receivables

• Specialized in the OB-GYN medical field

Billing Specialist/Front Office

January 2006 to May 2007, Dr. Stephen Walker, Monterey, CA

• Created patient accounts per insurance type

• Data entry of all charges with current CPT and ICD-9 codes

• Submission of all electronic and paper claims-primary and secondary insurances

• Submission of all chart notes and operation reports when required

• Scheduled patient appointments

• Answered billing questions regarding a patients account

• Obtained authorizations and verified insurance benefits

• Created new patient charts along with prepping charts for daily patient appointments.

• Maintained patient medical records with the strictest confidentiality.

• Balance verification and submission of patient statements

• Responsible for bank deposits and balancing of cash drawer

• Specialized in the OB-GYN medical field

Billing Specialist, Front and Back Office

October 2004 to January 2006, Dr. Kirk Allen, Monterey, CA

• Data entry of all charges and posting of all payments for patient accounts

• Front office duties included scheduling appointments, scheduling surgeries, rooming patients, pulling and filing charts, maintaining documentation being filed into charts with confidentiality

• Back office duties included shooting and developing x-rays, autoclaving instruments, and assisting doctor with patients and procedures and keeping examination rooms sterile

• Specialized in the Podiatry medical field

Billing and Collection Specialist

July 2002 to October 2004, Physical Rehabilitation Network, Milpitas, CA

• Specialize in the Physical and Occupational Therapy medical field.

Education Bryman College, San Jose, California

Medical Insurance Billing and Diagnostic Coding

June 2002 Diploma/Valedictorian

San Jose City College 1 year of credits towards AS Business Degree

Mt. View High School Diploma

• References are available upon request.

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