July 28, 2010 in Jobs, Resumes by Resume
SHAZAHN D. FIELDS
2745 E. Wood St
Phoenix, Arizona 85040
(602)413-7935 (602)299-0961
Shzzahn@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Pursuing a career as a Medical Billing Representative benefiting from over five years of related experience. Significant experience in self-directed positions, requiring effective secretarial, technical and automation skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Verified accuracy of billing data and revised any errors.
2. Operated typing, adding, calculating, and billing machines
3. Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts
4. Reviewed documents in order to compute fees and charges due
5. Resolved discrepancies in accounting records
6. Kept records of invoices and support documents
EMPLOYMENT
06/2009 – Present
Arete Sleep Therapy , Scottsdale , Arizona
DME Medical Billing Specialist
Responsible for collecting, posting, and managing account payments. Submitted claims and followed up with insurance companies. Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper. Answers questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies. Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints. Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting, and resubmitting claims to third party payers.
02/2009 – 06/2009
Mckesson Speciality Solutions- Temporary Position, Phoenix , Arizona
Reimbursement Specialist
Contact payers to verify patient eligibility and product specific coverage information. Interface with physicians, advocates, patients and manufacturer representatives to obtain and provider payer policy and drug specific coverage information. Provide accurate and timely follow-up to all reimbursement inquires in accordance with program guidelines. Provide prior authorization assistance.
09/2007 - 1/2009
Apria Healthcare , Phoenix, Arizona
Medical Collector
Responded to customer inquires regarding account status. Researched customer's account thoroughly and documents appropriately. Coordinated collection agency communication. Ensured that all information regarding collection activity of account is entered accurately into the billing system. Initiated payments and resubmitted bills as necessary. Once claims are 45 days old, status, resolve any issue that may prevent payment from the payer and identify payer trends
12/2005 – 9/2007
Apria Healthcare , Phoenix, Arizona
Medical Billing Specialist
Responsible for data entry of patient demographics, manual charge posting, verification of insurance information and updating patient information. Printed claims, explanation of benefits and monthly statements and Electronic Billing., Verified accuracy of billing data and revised any errors, Operated typing, adding, calculating, and billing machines, Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts, Reviewed documents or hospital records in order to compute fees and charges
12/2004 – 12/2005
Mckesson Specialty Solutions , Scottsdale , Arizona
Customer Service Representative
Customer service, data entry and received detailed customer load information by telephone, fax or electronic tendering. Input all load information into the system accurately to ensure system integrity.
01/2003 - 02/2004 Stewart Title , Phoenix, Arizona
Escrow Assistant
Performed data entry to convert Title Company to a new computer system. Adapted quickly to the variety of business office operations. Assisted with email responses, mail distribution, report generation, letter writing, typing, phones, filing, faxing, and clearing requirements to have a clear title.
EDUCATION AND REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
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