Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
PRECERTIFICATION ANALYST
Cox Health Systems
11.2023 - Current
Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
compiled appropriate patient medical records to send to insurance companies to obtain ECHO authorizations.
Patient Service Representative
Mercy
09.2020 - 11.2023
Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
Compiled appropriate patient medical records to send to insurance companies to obtain surgical authorizations
Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
Balanced deposits and credit card payments each day.
Resolved billing inquiries and disputes in timely fashion.
Developed and implemented customer service policies and procedures.
Investigated insurance claims denials and appeals.
Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
Delivered support to medical staff in completion of patient paperwork.
Receptionist, Accounts Receivable
Branson Clinic
08.2014 - 09.2020
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Collected and posted insurance payments
Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
Administrative Assistant
Bart & Brown Realty/ Property Management
03.2014 - 08.2014
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Updated and filed lease documents.
Monitored renewals.
Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Process all incoming rental applications for approval (i.e. credit check, rental history, etc.).
Front Office Associate II
Cox Health
11.2012 - 07.2013
Directed phone inquiries, answered patient questions, and scheduled appointments.
Completed patient check-in processes by verifying insurance and submitting forms to nursing team.
Coordinated master schedule by booking and rescheduling appointments and balancing workloads.
Verified patient records were up to date.
Responded to error reports generated through billing system, corrections and reimbursements within 10 days.
Collected payment from patients and reconcile daily cash report, prepared deposit and filed daily accounting records.
Receptionist, Escrow Assistant
Great American Title Co.
06.2012 - 07.2013
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Scheduled signings and gathered required paperwork.
Process e-deposits (or earnest monies, etc.) and scan to appropriate file(s).
Medical Secretary
Cox Health, Ambulatory Infusion Center
07.2010 - 06.2012
Answered telephone calls to answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Kept information confidential and followed HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient trust.
Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
Registered new patients in electronic medical records prior to appointment scheduling.
Used knowledge of medical terminology to transcribe patient information from written copy, electronic equipment, or verbal direction.
Located, checked in, and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
Unit Secretary
Cox Health South
02.2003 - 07.2010
Answered telephone calls to offer information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for floor and patient needs.
Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
Provided information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing.
Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
Processed lab paperwork and requests according to physicians' orders.
Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests, and care plans.
Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.