Linda Nou
Speech Language Pathology Assistant Intern
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Dedicated and detail-oriented BS Communicative Disorders graduate with 7+ years in healthcare settings. Extensive experience in patient care support and insurance billing processes in medical systems. Applied knowledge in current SLPA internship working with pediatric population under clinical supervision.
Experience
Speech Language Pathology Assistant Intern - Italk Speech Language Therapy - Santa Ana, CA
(2026-01)
- Conduct speech-language screenings under protocol guidelines from supervising Speech Language Pathologists
- Deliver guided clinical hours of individualized therapy, implementing treatment plans, communication strategies, and assistive devices
- Complete accurate documentation and timely progress notes per billing guidelines and clinical standards
- Employ culturally competent support and interpretation to bilingual families
Authorization Specialist - KPC Healthcare - Santa Ana, CA
(2023-07)
- Verify insurance eligibility and secured prior authorizations for procedures and inpatient referrals
- Collaborated with clinical teams and insurance providers to ensure timely approvals
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA and payer guidelines
- Resolved denied or delayed authorizations through documentation review and appeals
Medical Biller - Zynergy Health and Wellness - Garden Grove, CA
(2021-06 - 2022-11)
Maintained current patient insurance information, track patient accounts to follow up as needed, and generate billing utilizing various electronic medical record software for multiple healthcare facilities
- Collected delinquent accounts by establishing payment arrangements, monitoring payments and following up with patients and insurance carriers to resolve any barriers to submitting payments
- Trained staff by providing education about insurance policies, medical terminology, and billing procedures
Medical Billing Administrative - HBCS, Inc. - Tustin, CA
(2019-12 - 2020-04)
- Utilized billing software to prepare, evaluate, and submit claims, including electronic and paper claim processing
- Obtained Explanation of Benefits/Explanation of Review, processed referrals, authorizations, and other medical records to submit claims
- Addressed requests related to subpoenaed medical records
Buyer/Purchaser - KV Engineering, Inc. - Santa Ana, CA
(2013-11 - 2019-05)
- Conducted research on potential products and services, negotiated prices with suppliers to secure best contracts
- Responsible for liaising with numerous departments including planning, engineering, shipping, and receiving to resolve issues and ensure timelines are met
- Compiled daily reports and performed cost analyses to present to executives and senior management
Senior Order Processor/Account Manager - Virtu, USA - Garden Grove, CA
(2011-06 - 2013-10)
- Managed high-level vendor accounts and processed purchase orders and shipments up to $300k+ monthly
- Monitored accounts to track balance inquiries, follow up with invoices, completed sales transactions, and collected payments
- Developed positive relationships with suppliers to prevent delays in procuring products and increase reliability
Care Provider - In Home Support Services - Long Beach, CA
(2006-09 - 2012-12)
- Coordinated appointments, assisted with activities of daily living including medication support, monitored changes in health and emotional status, and provided medical advocacy on behalf of patients to healthcare providers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Sciences and Disorders - California State University, Fullerton (2024-01 - 2026-05)
Associate of Science - Social Sciences and Liberal Arts - Golden West College (2022-08 - 2023-05)
Vocational Nurse Diploma - American Career College (2015-03 - 2017-03)
Certificate - Medical Billing - Long Beach City College (2007)
