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Lain Wood

Dahlonega

Summary

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

Gwinnett Technical College

High School Diploma -

Duluth High School
Lain Wood