1. Michelle Gomez
15025 SW 57th Terrace
Miami, Florida 33193
Michie217@yahoo.com
C- (305) 305-5297
W- (305) 532-0065 X2039
Objective: Seeking a challenging position that offers vast opportunities, which will allow me to use my expertise
and skills while increasing my knowledge
Professional Experience
7/10 TO PRESENT BILLING AND COLLECTIONS MANAGER
Miami Spine Specialists
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL
4308 Alton Road Suite 830
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Assist in problem solving by working closely with Director of Practice,
Physicians and Office Administrators
Oversee and manage billing/collections, front desk and check out
employees
Analyze aged receivable monthly reports to detect and resolve problems
recommending the course of action for staff to follow
Use of CPT and ICD-9 and ICD 10 codes, extensive knowledge of
Insurance’s (Medicare, Medicaid, HMO’s and Commercial Insurance)
Generate monthly A/R and statistical reports
Work closely with Scheduling and review patient ledger, demographics,
verify insurance and obtain authorization for upcoming surgeries for
proper submission of claims
Assist Front Desk with issues such as collecting co-pays, co- insurance
and deductibles on patient arrival
Work closely with Attorneys in effort to receive proper payments on
Worker’s Compensation lawsuits and claims
Delegate routine duties to staff in order to have additional time for
administrative issues and special projects
Follow-up of patient accounts with insurance companies in an effort
to resolve outstanding balances
Review Explanation of Benefits for reason of denial and reprocess claim
with proper diagnosis, modifiers, place of service, etc
Submit appeals with letter of medical necessity, medical records and claim
form to insurance companies for denial of payment on Surgeries
Responsible for resubmission of insurance 1500 claim forms when claim
is not on file as well as patient statements with outstanding balances
Extensive use of Electronic claims submission
Record billing status of payments, credit write-offs and denials
11/09 TO 7/10 COLLECTIONS MANAGER (Promotion)
2. Department of Medicine Patient Account Services
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI/JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
1500 NW 12th Avenue/Room #1007
Miami, FL 33136
Responsible for supervising 35+ in Payment posting, Refund and
Collection staff
Focus on maximizing revenue while billing in accordance to the applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Monthly Audits on hospital and clinic workfiles to monitor productivity
and quality of work from billing/collection staff
Analyze account receivable monthly reports to detect and resolve
problems recommending the course of action for staff to follow
Monitoring, processing and balancing all activities related to manual and
electronic remittance postings
Resolve any issues related to insurance companies such as non-payment,
recoupments, etc
Ensure completion of balances by staff and their monthly logs for
reconciliation
Sign off and approve all transfers, interest, refund request and other
pertinent documents
Research suspense account data for status and refund request
Implementation and support of policies and procedures
Training and supporting of staff members
Conduct research for Medical Finance FRS/IDX system on a day to day
basis
Identify any issues that might affect departments’ cash flow and assist in
the reconciliation of FRS/IDX billing system
Assist in problem solving by working closely with Division
Administrators
Responsible for processing payments for Kidney Acquisition Fund, Front
Desk, IDRs and other special programs
Delegate routine duties to staff in order to have additional time for
administrative issues and special projects
Assist in selection, hiring, promoting and termination of employees as well
as annual performance appraisals
Responsible for time approval, leave request, payroll and ensure coverage
at all times
3/07 TO 11/09 PAYMENT POSTING SUPERVISOR
Department of Medicine Patient Account Services
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI/JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
1150 NW 12th Avenue/Room #1007
Miami, FL 33136
Responsible for supervising payment posting staff
Monitoring, processing and balancing all activities related to manual and
electronic remittance postings
Resolve any issues related to insurance companies such as non-payment,
recoupments, etc
3. Ensure completion of balances by staff and their monthly logs for
reconciliation
Sign off and approve all transfers, interest, refund request and other
pertinent documents received by payment posters
Research suspense account data for status and refund request
Implementation and support of policies and procedures
Training and supporting of staff members
Conduct research for Med Finance FRS/IDX system on a day to day basis
Identify any issues that might affect departments’ cash flow and assist in
the reconciliation of FRS/IDX billing system
Assist in problem solving by working closely with Division
Administrators
Responsible for processing payments for Kidney Acquisition Fund, Front
Desk, IDRs and other special programs
Assist Refund and Collection staff on a daily basis to ensure Department
productivity is maximized
Audit and analyze Collection workfiles to ensure proper protocol and
procedures are in place
Delegate routine duties to staff in order to have additional time for
administrative issues and special projects
Assist in selection, hiring, promoting and termination of employees as well
as annual performance appraisals
Responsible for approval of timesheets, leave request, payroll and
ensuring coverage at all times
4/05 TO 3/07 OFFICE MANAGER
3MJ GROUP CORPORATION
15025 SW 57th Terrace
Miami, Florida 33193
Responsible for supervising support staff
General contact with equipment and supply companies to process orders
Negotiate contracts and draw up proposals for potential clients
Organize travel arrangements, office functions and meetings
Prepare monthly reports, financial statements as well as
profit and loss statements
Responsible for making daily deposits, paying bills, reconciling and
maintaining accounts on QuickBooks Pro
Prepare, review and track credit card statements, invoices and timesheets
Maintain office related files and records
3/00 TO 4/05 BILLING MANAGER
JOHN M. CASSEL, MD & EDUARDO G. BARROSO, MD
C & B MANAGEMENT SERVICES
4. PLASTIC SURGERY
8950 N. Kendall Drive Suite 100
Miami, Florida 33176
Responsible for collecting monies from patients prior to surgery
General contact with insurance companies to obtain authorization for
surgical procedures
Negotiate surgery proposals with insurance companies and obtain letter of
agreement for proper payment
Responsible for submission of insurance 1500 claim forms
and patient statements
Record billing status of payments, credit write-offs and denials
Follow-up of patient accounts with insurance companies in an effort to
resolve outstanding balances
Generate monthly A/R and statistical reports
Use of CPT and ICD-9 codes, extensive knowledge of Insurance’s
(Medicare, HMO’s and Commercial Insurance)
Responsible for keeping track of office bank account on quickbooks pro,
cut checks for monthly bills and make bank deposits as necessary
4/99 TO 3/00 BILLING MANAGER
SOUTHEAST MEDICAL FINANCIAL SERVICES
7400 N. Kendall Drive Suite 405
Miami, Florida 33156
Entering of patient demographic information and
Procedures using FMS and MIMS billing system
Responsible for submission of insurance 1500 claim forms
and patient statements
Record billing status of payments, credit write-offs and denials
Follow-up of patient accounts with insurance companies in an effort to
resolve outstanding balances
Generate monthly A/R and statistical reports
Use of CPT and ICD-9 codes, extensive knowledge of Insurance’s
(Medicare, Medicaid, HMO’s and Commercial Insurance)
Extensive use of Electronic clams submission
8/94 TO 4/99 SENIOR PATIENT ACCOUNT COORDINATOR
Dept. of Pediatrics/Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI/JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
1600 NW 10th Avenue - East Tower/Room #6006
Miami, Florida 33136
Entering of data elements in multiple databases using
5. Paradox 40, IDX, PBS and Medisoft billing system
Correlate the necessary documentation to Bill State and government for
Medicaid/Medicare, insurance, patients and attorneys
Responsible for following up on the collection for outstanding accounts
receivable in accordance with hospital’s financial policy
Communicate with third party payers as to reason for non-payment of
claims
Assist in maintaining financial records and transcribing
them in preparation for managerial reports
General contact with insurance companies, attorneys,
Physicians and staff personnel
7/88 to 8/94 PATIENT ACCOUNT COORDINATOR
Dept. Of Pediatrics/Neonatology
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI /JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
1600 NW 10th Avenue - East Tower/Room# 5005
Miami, Florida 33136
Review charts for collections of medical data and
billing for the Intensive Care Unit
Prepare and submit vouchers to the comptroller’s office and Hospital
Billing Department for collection process
Entering of data elements in multiple databases using
Paradox 40 and PBS system
Follow-up on disposition of Patient Accounts (record
payments or denials)
Responsible for Monthly Statistical Reports
Distributes work assignments to co-workers
Assistant to Financial Manager
Answered telephone
Other office and clerical duties as required
EDUCATION:
COLLEGE: Undergraduate - Business Administration
Miami-Dade College
Graduate - Clerical Studies
SER-IBM Business Institute
6. Paradox 40, IDX, PBS and Medisoft billing system
Correlate the necessary documentation to Bill State and government for
Medicaid/Medicare, insurance, patients and attorneys
Responsible for following up on the collection for outstanding accounts
receivable in accordance with hospital’s financial policy
Communicate with third party payers as to reason for non-payment of
claims
Assist in maintaining financial records and transcribing
them in preparation for managerial reports
General contact with insurance companies, attorneys,
Physicians and staff personnel
7/88 to 8/94 PATIENT ACCOUNT COORDINATOR
Dept. Of Pediatrics/Neonatology
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI /JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
1600 NW 10th Avenue - East Tower/Room# 5005
Miami, Florida 33136
Review charts for collections of medical data and
billing for the Intensive Care Unit
Prepare and submit vouchers to the comptroller’s office and Hospital
Billing Department for collection process
Entering of data elements in multiple databases using
Paradox 40 and PBS system
Follow-up on disposition of Patient Accounts (record
payments or denials)
Responsible for Monthly Statistical Reports
Distributes work assignments to co-workers
Assistant to Financial Manager
Answered telephone
Other office and clerical duties as required
EDUCATION:
COLLEGE: Undergraduate - Business Administration
Miami-Dade College
Graduate - Clerical Studies
SER-IBM Business Institute