Open To Work
JENNIFER WALKER
Valparaiso
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Team player with an eye for detail and proven problem solving skills. Recognized for communication and teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bus Driver / Mentor
Duneland School Corporation
Chesterton
01.2018 - Current
- Operated school buses safely and efficiently for student transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Enforced safety rules and protocols during transport to protect students.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding schedules.
Billing Specialist
Dr. Steven Walker DDS
Chesterton
01.2021 - 12.2025
- Managed patient billing inquiries and resolved discrepancies efficiently.
- Processed insurance claims using industry-standard software systems.
- Updated billing records and maintained organized documentation
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding payment options and responsibilities.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding billings, payments, account status.
- Investigated incorrect billings and processed refunds as necessary.
- Worked closely with patients to discuss payment arrangements when needed.
- Processed credit card transactions through Point-of-Sale terminals or online systems.
- Maintained accurate records of collections, adjustments and denials in the system.
- Verified insurance coverage and identified third-party payers for billing purposes.
- Calculated billing charges, prepared and submitted claims to insurance companies.
- Assisted with year-end closing tasks including preparing journal entries.
- Managed all payments processing, invoicing and collections tasks.
- Collected, posted and managed patient account payments.
- Assessed billing statements for correct diagnostic codes and identified problems with coding.
- Executed account updates and noted account information in company data systems.
- Performed accurate and fully compliant monthly closing processes
- Accurately input procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software to generate up-to-date invoices.
- Submitted claims to insurance companies.
- Gathered information to produce accounts payable reports for review.
- Generated and distributed month-end statements for customers and resolved related concerns.
- Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
Education
Chesterton High School
Chesterton , IN 08.1996 - 06.2000
Skills
- Bill Processing
- Report Building
- Compliance
- Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Clear Communication
- Adaptable to Change
- Computer Literacy
- Patience Under Pressure
- Multitasking and Organization
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
HybridRemoteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Billing Specialist
Dr. Steven Walker DDS
01.2021 - 12.2025
Bus Driver / Mentor
Duneland School Corporation
01.2018 - Current
Chesterton High School
08.1996 - 06.2000