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Jessica Almonte

@jessicaalmonte

I’m a detail-focused medical billing specialist skilled in ICD/CPT coding, insurance verification, and accurate accounts receivable management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a healthcare organization where I can own end-to-end medical billing and collections, keep claims accurate through AR follow-up and denials work, and stay HIPAA-compliant while expanding my medical coding skills.

I’m a detail-oriented medical billing professional with a strong track record handling complicated administrative and clerical responsibilities across multiple outpatient practices. I manage end-to-end billing workflows including claim creation, copay and past-due collections, patient check-in/out, insurance and demographic data gathering, and appointment scheduling—always with a quality and compliance mindset.

Over time, I’ve deepened my expertise in accounts receivable and payment accuracy by following up on AR reports, reviewing remittance advice for denials and underpayments, and correcting financial class/account balances. I also support medical coding responsibilities through ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT-focused documentation, ensure HIPAA compliance, and handle pre-certification and charge entry so services process correctly according to established policies and procedures.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Medical Billing Specialist

Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

Oct 2018 - Jul 2023 (4 years 9 months)

Handled medical billing and patient account processes, including claims creation, copayments/past-due balance collection, and insurance data gathering. Managed AR follow-ups, refund requests, filing, and appointment check-in/out and scheduling while maintaining billing compliance.

Medical Billing Claims Processing Insurance Verification Patient Check In Collections Refund Requests Data Entry HIPAA compliance Scheduling

Orthopedics Billing Specialist

Orthopedic Specialist of Greater NY P.C.

Jul 2017 - Mar 2018 (8 months)

Performed medical billing and collection activities, including claims follow-up, reconciliation, and preparation for arbitration. Managed no-fault insurance-related billing processes and supported claim resolution workflows.

Medical Billing Claims Follow Up Reconciliations Collections Arbitration Preparation Insurance Verification Accounts Receivable Data Entry Documentation

Medical Billing & Receptionist

Cityscape OB/GYN

Nov 2014 - Sep 2016 (1 year 10 months)

Managed front-desk reception and medical billing duties, including patient check-in/out, insurance and demographic data gathering, and copay/past-due collection. Filed patient data and scheduled appointments while ensuring accurate records entry.

Front Desk Operations Medical Billing Patient Scheduling Insurance Verification Patient Data Filing Collections Patient Check In Data Entry Accounts Receivable HIPAA

Medical Receptionist (Temp)

Lexington OB/GYN

Dec 2013 - Jul 2014 (7 months)

Verified insurance and registration data for scheduled encounters, collected copayments and past-due balances, and posted payments to patient accounts. Entered office charges with accurate coding data, handled phone calls, scheduled appointments, and entered patient information into an internal database.

Insurance Verification Patient Scheduling Payment Posting Data Entry Medical Reception Charge Entry HIPAA compliance Customer Service

Billing Specialist & Financial Counselor

Manhattan Center for Gynecology

May 2011 - Sep 2013 (2 years 4 months)

Managed accounts receivable and billing workflows, including entering billing information, creating and processing invoices, and posting payments. Reviewed remittance advice for denials and underpayments, updated financial class as needed, initiated charge entries and appeals, and completed insurance/pre-certification and registration for outpatient encounters and surgeries in HIPAA-compliant proc

Accounts Receivable Medical Billing Invoicing Denials Appeals Appeals Pre Certification HIPAA compliance Data Entry