Billing Specialist

Posted on: 2008-07-03

DEBORAH K VINCENT 4819 Crestview Circle, Parkersburg, WV 26104 304-485-1036 (home) * 304-615-9361 (cell) [email protected] OBJECTIVE WILL BE RELOCATING TO THE COLUMBIA AREA IN AUGUST 2008. I AM OPEN FOR INTERVIEWS A position that would allow me to utilize my administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Billing Specialist Parkersburg, WV Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield September 1991 to Present Responsible for the completion of the financial billing of the Administrative Service Contacts (ASC) group accounts. Involves preparation of weekly invoices consisting of claims occurred, retention, billing stop loss reinsurance, calculation of stop loss credits and other administrative fees. Data entry of claims, drugs, COBRA, and administrative fees for weekly billings. Customer service for assigned groups, updating the PeopleSoft Accounts Receivable (A/R) system to reflect the billing activity. Reconciling the cash receipts, researching and resolving complex issues. • Recording PeopleSoft deposits to ensure accurate coding for Cashiering • Reconciliation of worksheets in PeopleSoft • Demonstrates problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills and assimilate the role of claims administrator into more general Blue Cross activities and objectives • Ensure group inquiries are researched and responded to in a timely manner • Ensure accurate ACH debit transactions in a timely manner Payroll Bookkeeper Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield Ensure all employees are paid correctly. Responsible for Blue Card Worksheet and general ledger journal entries. Assists in the preparation of tapes with earning codes totals, keying input of time onto PeopleSoft Payroll System. Calculation of pay and verification of reports to balance pay with control totals. Update direct deposit, Federal & State withholding changes. Director of Communications Marietta, Ohio Certified Ophthalmic Assistant 1989 to 1990 Marietta Ophthalmology To promote and market place of employment through community activities such as vision screenings and lectures. • Assisted physicians • Preformed external ophthalmic evaluations on patients • Counseled patient’s pre and post operatively • Scheduled surgeries • General clerical duties Certified Ophthalmic Assistant South Charleston, WV Contact Lens Technician 1981 to 1989 Eye Physicians & Surgeons In charge of all contact lens fittings for a 4 Physician practice. Maintained quality control of lenses and supplies. Assisted physicians, preformed external eye evaluations, assisted in vision screenings throughout surrounding area, assisted in training seminars hosted for other physicians. EDUCATION Mountain State University Beckley, WV Master of Science Strategic Leadership will graduate July 15, 2008 Glenville State College Glenville, WV Bachelor of Arts (Business Management-Human Recourses) Graduated 1997 State of West Virginia ResaV Certified Substitute Teacher Certified 2003 Joint Commission of Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology Board Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, 1983 Professional Affilations Mid Ohio Valley Chamber of Commerce - Current Chairperson for Commercial Development Committee. Past Chairperson for the Membership Committee. Past chair for the Social Committee and Wellness Committee for Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield.