Latocha Elliott, CBCS

Experience

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  Spectrum Health

  Mar 1997 - Oct 2002

  Unit Secretary

  Provided superior customer service. Transcribe doctor notes, order meds/diets, charge entry, patient registration, front end billingEducation

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  Cherry Health

  Nov 2000 - Dec 2016

  Supervised the PRS and billing of nine dental locations. Worked closely with over 20 dentists; setting schedules, handling PRO requests, and credentialing. Helped coordinate community and migrant days, assist with helping patients apply for insurance, supervise charge entry, and initiated several senior & migrant programs. 10+ yrs of experience in navigating between numerous computer programs, setting and meeting goals/deadlines, enter patient demographics, manage multi line phones systems. I have also helped reduce the number of uninsured patients, by referring patients to the correct resources for their situation. Enhanced company reputation with Michigan Family Resources. Successfully initiated and implemented the Head Start Program which resulted in over 300 children getting dental exams/cleanings. Worked side by side closely with the Chief Dental Officer to promote a great, friendly, and efficient office environment. Show less

  • Government Billing Supervisor

    Feb 2011 - Dec 2016

  • Dental Office Supervisor

    Nov 2000 - Feb 2011
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  Ross Education, LLC

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2018

  Revenue Cycle Instructor

  Medical billing and coding instructor

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  Spectrum Health

  Dec 2016 - Apr 2019

  Commercial Billing supervisor

  Claim denials from commercial and government insurances, various reports to determine trends of denials, Audit work of 15 billers, train new staff, manage A/R

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  Trinity Health (HQ Michigan)

  Apr 2019 - now

  Supervisor, Medicare - Acute & Professional Billing

  Leadership of a team of 22. Identify and resolve root causes of billing issues to ensure swift payment of claims, maintain payroll, ensure effective virtual communication for team, develop and maintain team goals, and responsible for motivating team to succeed daily.

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  Sign Anytime

  Mar 2022 - now

  Notary Public

  E&O Insured Mobile Notary - Specializing in Legal documents, Power of Attorney, Wills, Apostilles, I9’s, Hospital Signings, Jail/Prison signings, General Notarizations

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  Tye the Knot with Tocha

  May 2022 - now

  Wedding Officiant