Barbara Karlin
@barbarakarlin
Experienced medical administrative professional skilled in billing, coding, and authorization coordination.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced medical administrative professional with a strong background in medical billing, coding, and electronic health records management.
Over more than two decades I have worked in clinical and administrative roles — including medical assistant, receptionist, office manager, and authorization coordinator — supporting physicians, patients, and insurers with accuracy and confidentiality.
Key achievements include managing office staff, transcribing medical reports, completing claims paperwork, pre-certifying medical procedures, and improving insurance authorization workflows.
I bring meticulous data-entry skills, proficiency with Epic and Microsoft Office, and a commitment to HIPAA-compliant documentation and timely patient care coordination.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Billing Specialist
Med-metrix
Aug 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)
Review physician orders and submit pre-certification requests to insurers, verify patient benefits, and document authorization details to ensure timely approval of medical services and regulatory compliance.
Medical Assistant / Receptionist
The Doctor's Office Urgent Care
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Greeted patients, managed phone communications and check-ins, performed data entry, posted and billed patients, and maintained medical records and scanned documents to support clinic operations.
Office Manager
Gastroenterologist (Dr. Anu Sapat)
Jul 2013 - May 2015 (1 year 10 months)
Managed and trained office staff, transcribed medical reports, handled claims paperwork and patient financials, scheduled appointments, and coordinated authorizations for procedures to maintain office workflow and compliance.
Medical Assistant
South Shore Rehabilitation
Jun 1997 - Jun 2012 (15 years)
Scheduled appointments, registered patients, verified insurance eligibility, managed calls and office supplies, and supported meetings and office logistics to ensure smooth rehabilitation clinic operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Toms River High School
High School Diploma, General Education
High School Diploma completed, providing foundational education prior to professional certification and workforce experience.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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