Sherry Bennett
Medical Billing and Office Specialist
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About
Detailed-oriented Medical Billing and Office Specialist with extensive experience in healthcare administration, insurance verification, claims processing and patient account management. Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads, resolve billing issues efficiently, and provide excellent patient support. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, coding systems, and EMR platforms. Recognized for accuracy, organization, and dependable performance in fast-paced clinical environments.
Experience
Medical Office Specialist - TJ Samson Community Hospital - Glasgow, KY
(2024-08)
Manage front office operation for IV Therapy and Wound Care patients, verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and prior authorizations, coordinate patient scheduling and provider referrals, maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with procedures, deliver professional, patient-focused service in a clinical setting.
Billing Specialist - Russell County Hospital - Russell Springs, KY
(2015-03 - 2024-08)
- Submitted UB-04 and HCFA (CMS – 1500) claims with high accuracy
- Reviewed EOBs and resolved denied or underpaid claims
- Managed aging account and performed timely follow-ups
- Communicated with insurance companies to ensure claims resolution
- Assisted patients with billing inquires and account clarification
Admission Supervisor/Billing Specialist - Russell County Hospital - Russell Springs, KY
(1990-08 - 2015-03)
Supervised registration activities for inpatient, outpatient, emergency room, and ambulatory surgery patients, trained staff and maintained communication logs for department updates, scheduled staff coverage for registration areas.
- Submitted UB-04 and HCFA (CMS – 1500) claims with high accuracy
- Reviewed EOBs and resolved denied or underpaid claims
- Managed aging account and performed timely follow-ups
- Communicated with insurance companies to ensure claims resolution
- Assisted patients with billing inquires and account clarification
Education
Coursework - Certified Nursing Assistant - Somerset Community College
High School Diploma - Russell County High School (1987-05)
