Administrative assistant
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Administrative assistant

Vahe Tahmasian
Administrative Assistant
Address: Glendale, CA, 91201
Phone: ------------
E-mail: ------------

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic with ability to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Versatile Administrative Assistant offering 10 years plus of experience in efficient front desk management. Successful at prioritizing tasks, maintaining organization and optimizing workflow. Polished and hardworking performer with a background overseeing accounts and handling records management tasks. Considered a team-oriented person with great decision-making skills.
Skills
Account analysis

Records Maintenance

Accounts receivable management

Data Analysis

Self Organization

Customer and client relations

Office administration

Program files maintenance

Writing reports

Filing and data archiving

Document conversion

Purchase orders organization

Travel administration

Mail distribution

Recordkeeping

Invoice Processing

Accounting familiarity

Marketing

Business correspondence

Work History
2020 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Vivotein, Ontario, CA
• Composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors.
• Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
• Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
• Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
• Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.
• Welcomed office visitors warmly and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
• Prepared meeting minutes and edited subcontractor proposals, project punch list, transmittals and memorandums for organizational support.
• Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
• Monitored CEO's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
2003 - 2014
Medical Biller and Coder
Professional Healthcare Billing, Glendale, CA
• Prepared accounts with past due balances of more than 30 days and transferred those cases to collection agency.
• Reviewed outgoing bills for eligibility and accurateness.
• Reviewed services rendered and completed to reconcile codes.
• Reviewed patient records, identified medical codes and created invoices for billing purposes.
• Translated and interpreted medical billing codes with strong accuracy to enable swift payment from insurance agencies.
• Assisted patients by determining financial assistance available and setting up payment plans.
• Prepared billing statements for patients and ensured correct diagnostic coding.
• Ensured timely and accurate charge submissions utilizing GCS Health.
• Orchestrated day-to-day operations of billing department, including medical coding, payment posting, accounts receivables and collections.
• Applied charges and updated patient records by using GCS Health.
• Enforced operational compliance with state and federal laws and JCAHO standards.
• Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying all coded data accurately reflected services provided.
• Analyzed medical records to satisfy insurance company mandates.
• Set up and maintained new electronic billing system.
• Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.
• Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
• Communicated with insurance providers to resolve any denied claims and resubmit.
• Completed client requests and advised supervisors of special needs.
• Posted payments and collections on regular basis.
• Submitted electronic and paper claims to insurance companies including Medicare and Medicaid to collect medical payments.
• Reviewed patient diagnosis codes to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Efficiently collected payments and communicated with clients.
• Managed billing calendar and scheduled claims for payments.
2000 - 2003
Data Entry Clerk and Medical Biller
Certified Healthcare Network, Burbank, CA
• Evaluated source documents to locate information needed for each data entry field.
• Sent completed entries to medical billers for evaluation and final approval.
• Compiled monthly budget reports, financial spreadsheets and organizational charts to support business operations and improve office organization.
• Kept optimal quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets.
• Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
• Corrected any data entry error to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation.
• Outlined appropriate processes and procedures to fulfill and complete inquiries.
• Entered client information into databases quickly and with minimal errors.
• Verified accuracy and validity of data entered in databases
• Ensured that all computer system information was accurate and up-to-date.
Education
2020 - Current
Master of Science: Financial Sector Management
University of London - London, England
• Coursework in finance, banking and investments.
• Majored in Financial Sector Management
2003 - 2008
Bachelor of Science: Physiological Sciences
University of California Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
Languages
Armenian, Arabic and Farsi