Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant (volunteer)
LCHS Band
Dahlonega
08.2011 - 03.2021
Created promotional materials to attract more volunteers to the organization's programs.
Encouraged positive feedback from existing volunteers by responding promptly to any complaints or suggestions.
Attended external events related to volunteering opportunities in order to promote the organization's mission and recruit additional talent into its ranks.
Researched best practices in the field of volunteer management.
Organized events, meetings and activities to engage volunteers.
Coordinated volunteer schedules and managed volunteers' availability.
Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
Payroll Coordinator/Accounts Payable Assistant
Hoover Precision Products
Cumming
05.1997 - 08.1999
Provided support to employees regarding issues related to their paychecks or other payroll matters.
Developed procedures for processing retroactive wage adjustments due to errors or missed payments.
Processed weekly payroll for over 150 employees; ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Communicated regularly with internal departments such as Human Resources or Accounting about changes impacting payroll calculations or deductions.
Managed payroll taxes and deductions, including 401 contributions, health insurance premiums, garnishments.
Performed research into discrepancies between actual hours worked by employees versus what was documented in the HRIS system.
Reviewed employee timecards for accuracy before submitting them for approval.
Analyzed employee time records to determine eligibility for overtime pay according to company policies.
Assisted with year-end reporting processes such as W-2 forms and 1099s.
Generated various reports from the HRIS system relating to vacation accruals, sick leave balances.
Reviewed all manual checks issued by the organization prior to release for payment.
Generated relevant paperwork and payroll reports.
Managed payroll for temporary and hourly
Calculated overtime, vacation sick hours, and other categories of time.
Collaborated with employees and supervisors to immediately resolve discrepancies in timesheets.
Maintained and updated database for invoicing and accounting reconciliation.
Processed and monitored sick pay, vacation pay, and other leave entitlements accurately.
Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
Implemented new payroll software, leading to a reduction in processing errors.
Prepared and submitted payroll reports for review by senior management.
Extracted information from payroll system and generated reports for various departments and vendors.
Coordinated with HR to ensure accurate employee data for payroll processing.
Handled the setup and validation of direct deposit instructions for employees.
Coordinated the distribution of annual W-2 forms to employees.
Managed timekeeping system and resolved any timecard discrepancies.
Processed garnishments, child supports, and levies in accordance with federal and state laws.
Reconciled payroll accounts and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
Set up new vendors in system as needed including obtaining tax forms and W9s.
Conducted research on past due invoices when necessary.
Verified that all necessary approvals were obtained prior to processing payments.
Resolved payment issues with vendors as needed.
Processed vendor invoices in a timely manner.
Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures relating to accounts payable processes.
Reviewed and verified invoices for accuracy and completeness.
Maintained organized filing systems for both paper and electronic documents.
Processed company receipts, sales invoices, and payments from customers and suppliers.
Entered employee records, time cards, and miscellaneous deductions for payroll.
Verified and processed invoices from vendors and contacted suppliers regarding billing errors.
Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
Verified, classified, computed, posted and recorded accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting.
Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
AS400
Medical Billing/Coding and Reimbursement Specialist
Medaphis
Lawrenceville
05.1993 - 05.1997
Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Analyzed data from EMRs for potential coding errors or inconsistencies.
Reviewed and updated coding guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Processed appeals for rejected or delayed payments from insurance companies.
Investigated issues related to denied or underpaid reimbursements from payers.
Verified patient insurance information and submitted claims for reimbursement.
Assisted physicians with proper coding procedures and documentation requirements.
Collaborated with internal departments to resolve discrepancies in claims processing.
Identified areas where workflow could be improved within the organization's coding system.
Maintained knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and other relevant coding systems.
Developed strategies to improve accuracy of billing codes and reduce denials.
Managed communication between healthcare providers and insurers regarding payment disputes.
Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
Communicated with healthcare personnel, including practitioners to promote accuracy.
Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
Assigned additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses.
Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes.
Interpreted medical reports to apply appropriate ICD-9, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes.
Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
Supported external audits by providing coded data and documentation as requested.
Reviewed patient records and assigned accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
Analyzed patient charts and records to extract relevant coding information.
Utilized ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to process claims and billing.
Coordinated with billing department to clarify billing issues related to coding.
Participated in coding team meetings to discuss challenges and best practices.
Reviewed account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete.
Resolved coding discrepancies and denials to maximize reimbursement.
Transmitted information or documents to customers through email, mailings or facsimile machine.
Pulled patient records and transferred information to appropriate parties.
Entered patient insurance, demographic and health information into software and confirmed records.
Ordered and restocked supplies in line with budget limits and office needs.
Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
Determined and implemented techniques to improve medical records retrieval process.
Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
Answered questions and fulfilled requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Daily mail: Posting payments and correspondence
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Legal Secretarial Science
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
12-1989
High School Diploma -
Duluth High School
Duluth, GA
06-1988
Skills
Data Entry/10-key proficiency
Project management
Communication skills
Initiative-taking
Decision-making
Attention to detail
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant (volunteer)
LCHS Band
08.2011 - 03.2021
Payroll Coordinator/Accounts Payable Assistant
Hoover Precision Products
05.1997 - 08.1999
Medical Billing/Coding and Reimbursement Specialist
Medaphis
05.1993 - 05.1997
Some College (No Degree) - Legal Secretarial Science
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER MEMBER at ESNDC (EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY)COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER MEMBER at ESNDC (EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY)