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Prepare new patient charts for physician, obtain medical records, schedules new and follow up appointments. Interviews patients for all pertinent account information and verifies insurance. Calculate and collect patient liable amounts. Prepare daily deposits and maintains the integrity of cash drawer. Explain policies regarding services, charges, insurance billing, and payment of account. Collect co-pays, deposits, and deductibles and documents collection status in the system and chart. * Assign I-plans accurately and research Patient Visit History to comply with Medicare 72 hour rule. Run Medicare iatrics for all Medicare patients. Search MPI completely and assign correct medical code number. Secure all signatures necessary for treatment, release of medical information, assignment of insurance benefits, and payment of services from legally responsible parties. Acknowledge, file, and send MOX messages via Meditech.

Interviews patients for all pertinent account information and verifies insurance. Calculate and collect patient liable amounts. Prepare daily deposits and maintains the integrity of cash drawer. Explain policies regarding services, charges, insurance billing, and payment of account. Collect co-pays, deposits, and deductibles and documents collection status in the system and chart. * Assign I-plans accurately and research Patient Visit History to comply with Medicare 72 hour rule. Run Medicare iatrics for all Medicare patients. Search MPI completely and assign correct medical code number. Secure all signatures necessary for treatment, release of medical information, assignment of insurance benefits, and payment of services from legally responsible parties. Acknowledge, file, and send MOX messages via Meditech.

Gaining knowledge about business practices while scheduling appointments, submitting employee payroll, accounts receivable and payables, and creating invoices. Providing customer service and information through receptionist duties including answering phones and responding to customer emails.

Internal electronic and/or paper processing of field reports to AFS customers. Provided accurate replacement cost to customers by using MSB calculator.Assisted office manager in the accuracy of reports submitted by field reporters. Reviewed diagrams of dwellings to include square footage, architectural styles, and attached structures. Responsible for meeting deadlines and requirements on a consistent basis.

Scheduled appointments, verified patient insurance eligibility as well as effective dates of coverage, filed patient charts, contacted insurance companies in reference to patient co-pay amounts, co-insurance percentages, deductible amounts, and billing inquiries. Processed incoming checks from insurance companies, submitted both electronic and paper claims.

Assisted State of Florida employees with their PPO contracts. Handled both telephone and written inquiries. Maintain quality while meeting production goals. Contacted Bank Recon directly regarding claim payments and requests for refunds. Skills * Microsoft Office Products * Claim Gear Medical Software * Copy Machines * Quick Books * Computers * Fax machines * Multi-Line Phone Systems * Data Entry * Organizational Skills* Accounts Receivables * Accounts Payables * Ability to Multitask * Meditech Medical Software * HOST Payment System

Education record

Associate, Science; Medical Insurance Billing & Coding