Erica Ward
@ericaward
Experienced healthcare professional specializing in medical billing, coding, and patient records management.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced and motivated healthcare professional with over five years in clinical and administrative roles, focused on medical billing and coding. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Management and a Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding.
I have managed and updated patient records, verified insurance, processed claims and appeals, and performed billing and bookkeeping duties across county health and hospital settings. I am trained in ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology.
I maintain HIPAA compliance while communicating with patients and preparing medical records, and I am proficient with health and medical office systems, Microsoft Office, and Google tools. I have supported quality assurance programs, audits, and reporting at daily to annual cadence.
I work well independently or in team settings, bringing attention to detail, critical thinking, and a commitment to accurate claims processing and patient information management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Office Clerk
Clayton County Board of Commissioners
Mar 2014 - Present (11 years 10 months)
Executed administrative functions including filing, mail handling, bookkeeping, and produced regular financial and operational reports; performed quality audits on inbound/outbound customer care calls. Assisted with payments and processed documentation to support county office operations.
Register Clerk
Miller County
Oct 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 3 months)
Checked in patients, recorded medical information and verified insurance; processed patient insurance, scheduled appointments, and conducted on-site evaluations and internal audits for quality assurance. Managed patient data entry and supported front-desk operations.
Admission Clerk
Early County Pioneer Hospital
Feb 2009 - Sep 2011 (2 years 7 months)
Managed patient registration and processed healthcare forms, verified and scanned insurance information, updated patient databases, and collected co-pays to support admissions workflow. Tracked patient placement using Electronic Wait List and Recall Reminder software.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Miller-Motte College
Bachelor of Science, Allied Health Management
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health Management, awarded October 2022.
Miller-Motte College
Certificate, Medical Billing and Coding
Completed a Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding, awarded May 2019.
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