Robert M. Schafer
**** ****** **., ********, ** *0712
562-***-**** *********@**.**.***
Accomplished leader in the field of collections and medical billing, both short term goal and long term goal oriented and able to adapt and use any computer system.
Qualifications:
Aggressively pursue any position with dedication
Proven track record of meeting goals and quotas
Solid reputation with employers
Heavy knowledge of all insurance plans
Type 45-50 wpm; Basic knowledge of QuickBooks Pro 2011
Able to follow direction, achieve assignment through diligence and hard work
HIPPA and FDCPA Compliant
6 Years collections experience prior to 2005 in various capacities
Heavy knowledge of skip-tracing
Collection knowledge in Medical, Credit Card, Ambulance, IRS and Courts
Professional Experience
Medical Biller
Dedicated Medical Billing April 2005- Present
Register Patients
Input all charges and procedure codes for infectious disease and Physical Medicine
Contact both hospital and insurance on insurance discrepancies
Transmit both Medicare and Private insurance electronically through IPLEXUS clearinghouse
Run reports to confirm claims transmitted correctly
Fix denied claims and rebill
Post Payments both primary and secondary payers
Prepared checks for deposit on deposit slip
Billing Supervisor November 2004-March 2005
Bowers Ambulance-Long Beach
Supervised four ambulance billers
Set goals and held regular meetings with billers
Interacted with insurance companies regarding outstanding claims for ambulance transportation
Interviewed candidates, terminated employees when necessary
Education/Training:
2002-2010 Long Beach City College
2002 West Los Angeles College; Medical billing courses includes: Body Systems & Terminology, Intro to Medical Billing, ICD-9 Coding, CPT Coding, Computerized Medical Billing, Workers’ Comp & Personal Injury, Advanced Coding and Billing, How To Start a Medical Billing Service, & Hospital Billing.
1989 Venice High School
1988 Member of Eagle Scout Association of America