Colin Simmons Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

• Managed a team comprising of billing, authorization, and coding specialists to guarantee the accurate coding of medical procedures and diagnoses. Ensured timely submission of insurance claims for optimal reimbursement.• Took part in a compliance committee as the Head of Compliance - that carried out monthly audits of medical records and claims to establish rigorously enforced medical practices that comply with federal and state practice act laws, as well as standardizing billing practices compliant with insurance carrier policies.• Monitored and scrutinized revenue trends, pinpointed discrepancies, and instituted improvement strategies. Produced periodic financial reports, which were presented to the executive team.• Monitored the status of insurance claims and addressed denials or rejections without delay. Followed up systematically on outstanding claims and appeals.• Supervised the patient billing process, including issuing statements and payment plans. Attended to patient queries concerning billing and assisted in resolving billing disputes ad escalations.• Maintained a current understanding of healthcare regulations, insurance policies, and coding guidelines, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations concerning the clinic's billing practices.• Worked with the clinic's leadership team to craft and execute revenue enhancement strategies. Identified opportunities to optimize revenue streams and minimize operational costs.• Provided training and guidance to staff on billing and coding best practices, creating a culture of ongoing learning and professional development within the revenue cycle team.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a positive work environment.• Implemented efficient processes to optimize clinic operations and enhance patient experience.• Recruited, trained, and supervised staff to maintain smooth clinic operations and maximize revenue generation.• Managed billing, coding, and revenue cycle processes to improve practice profitability from a clinic standpoint.• Negotiated contracts and monitored financial performance metrics with the corporate office.• Collaborated with physicians and senior leadership to drive practice growth strategies.

Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States

• Managed a large team of administrative personnel across multiple departments, optimizing practice efficiency and reducing errors in patient records.• Implemented process improvements resulting in a significant decrease in denial rates and billing cycle time.• Enhanced productivity in accounts receivable through automation and streamlined workflows.• Successfully led the transition of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and managed the acquisition process.• Developed and executed employee onboarding and training initiatives.• Provided comprehensive financial reporting and analysis to senior leadership.

Denver Metropolitan Area

• Prepped labs each day- including the mixing of solutions• Created instructional presentations and lab lectures• Provided tutoring and mentoring services to chemistry students during office hours• Equipment use, calibration, and maintenance including centrifuge, balances/scales, calorimetry equipment, spectrometer, titration equipment, volumetric glassware, vacuums, and burners• Lectured and facilitated labs teaching titrations, precipitations of salts, stoichiometry, spectroscopy, acids and bases, gas laws, colligative properties, quantitative aspects of kinetics and equilibrium reactions, and qualitative analysis of equilibrium reactions

Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

• Managed sales and marketing teams, expanding patient referral programs and building external relationships.• Orchestrated special events and promotional campaigns to enhance practice visibility and patient satisfaction.• Collaborated with senior management on budgeting and vendor relations.• Coordinated office expansions and maintained inventory and supplies.• Managed and coordinated continuing education events for OD’s

Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

• Provided comprehensive medical assistance and surgical support, including patient education and office procedures.• Proficient in EHR systems and medical transcription.• Managed inventory and coordinated with vendors for supplies.• Facilitated continuing education events.• Assisted with front desk duties including checking patients in and out, scheduling, and patient appointment reminders• Consulting patients on costs and educating them on medically recommended services• Expert on EHR system “AdvancedMD”• Consulted patients on costs of services performed outside of their office visit• Received On-the-job Phlebotomy training including blood extraction for lab work as well as extraction for stem cell injections• Expert in sterilizing surgical equipment using an autoclave and trained new employees on the process• Surgical assistant for Dr. Rentz in pain injections in office and outpatient facilities including the prep before, assisted during the procedure, and clean-up of surgical space and sterilization of equipment• Checked vitals, updated patient medical records, and documented reasons for office visit to ensure proper medical assessment• Extensive Centrifuge usage for the extraction techniques of platelet-rich plasma for stem cell injections• Transcription and dictation of doctors' visit with the patient to ensure the capture of all medical notes• Set up luncheons with drug representatives• Maintained stock of steroids, hormone pellets, vitamins, clinical supplies, and supplements

Golden, Colorado, United States

• Responsible for billing, coding, claims submissions, and denial management• Training new hires and cross-training existing employees• Assisted with front desk duties including checking patients in and out, scheduling, insurance verification, and taking patient calls• Reviewed existing contracts with insurance and developed fee schedules to ensure proper insurance payment• Reported to billing manager and assisted with operations of the billing department• Sent out medical records to patients and to insurances• Received adequate training in Care Credit, HIPAA, revenue cycle management, AdvantX, and NextGen