Kimberly Buettner
Key Point Health Services
Forest Hill
32
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounts payable and billing. Skilled in problem resolution, data management, and fostering collaborative relationships with vendors. Committed to ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and timely payment processing.
Work History
Accounts Payable Coordinator
2 Years 2 Months- Processed vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely payments.
- Maintained organized records of accounts payable transactions for compliance audits.
- Collaborated with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies efficiently.
- Assisted in month-end closing processes by reconciling accounts payable reports.
- Streamlined payment processes, reducing turnaround time for vendor disbursements.
- Implemented controls to enhance accuracy in invoice processing and payment approvals.
- Coordinated with other departments as needed for approval or clarification on invoiced items, promoting effective cross-functional collaboration throughout the organization.
- Processed check disbursements and reconciled related ledger.
- Assisted with month-end closing tasks, ensuring timely completion of financial statements.
- Maintained strong working relationships with suppliers, fostering a positive rapport that facilitated smooth communication channels during negotiations or issue resolution efforts.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries and resolving disputes.
- Supported audit processes, gathering necessary documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
Billing and Coding Associate
11 Years 11 Months- Processed insurance claims and ensured accurate billing practices to enhance revenue cycle efficiency.
- Reviewed medical records for coding accuracy, improving compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve discrepancies in patient billing inquiries.
- Trained new staff on coding software and billing procedures, enhancing team proficiency.
- Analyzed coding trends to identify areas for process improvement and increased accuracy.
- Implemented quality control measures that reduced billing errors and improved audit outcomes.
- Reduced errors and rejections by conducting thorough audits of medical records and claims data.
- Implemented new software systems to optimize workflow, enhancing productivity within the department.
- Enhanced revenue recovery with diligent follow-up on denied or underpaid claims.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, ensuring compliance with all coding guidelines.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare providers to obtain accurate patient information for proper code assignment.
- Improved billing accuracy by meticulously reviewing and validating medical codes for insurance claims.
Financial Analyst
14 Years 3 Months- Analyzed health insurance claims to ensure compliance with regulations and accuracy in processing.
- Developed training materials for new hires, enhancing onboarding efficiency and knowledge retention.
- Managed complex billing inquiries, resolving issues promptly to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline claim processing workflows and minimize errors.
- Implemented process improvements leading to increased efficiency in claims adjudication procedures.
- Conducted audits of insurance claims, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
- Led initiatives to enhance customer communication strategies, improving overall engagement and satisfaction levels.
- Answered inbound calls from existing and future policyholders to answer inquiries and discuss insurance options.
- Performed needs analysis to obtain information required to make appropriate health insurance product recommendations.
- Verified insurance coverage by telephone and online to guarantee proper reimbursement of benefits and estimate patients' financial responsibilities.
- Used Software to process benefit transactions.
- Contacted insurance companies to discuss and resolve unpaid claims and incorrectly paid claims.
- Reduced errors in policy issuance by meticulously reviewing applications and verifying applicant information.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry developments, attending workshops and professional conferences regularly.
- Managed large client portfolios effectively while maintaining strong relationships with policyholders through clear communication channels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Skills
Accounts payable software
Data management
Month-end closings
Bill auditing
Bank reconciliation
Payment tracking
Payment scheduling
Purchase order management
General ledger accounting
Invoice processing
Account reconciliation
Vendor relationship management
Invoice coding
Year-end closing
Data entry
Problem resolution
Entry verification
Entry recording
Timeline
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Key Point Health Services
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Billing and Coding Associate
Key Point Health Services
07.2012 - 06.2024Read More
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Stevenson University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management
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