Jill E.

Thomsen
4623 S. Eastland Center Dr.
Apt. 1216
Independence, MO. 64055
(816) 536-5530
Career Objective- To utilize my skills in Medical Office Assistance and insuran
ce billing. I greet challenges with a smile, work well in a team-oriented enviro
nment, as well as independently.
Skills-
Insurance billing- Filing claims in a timely manner, follow up on on claim statu
s. I have experience filing Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, General Insurance,
Workman's Compensation and Employee Assistance Programs.
Communication- Written and verbal. Phone etiquette, positive attitude. Has condu
cted staff in-services. Prepared employee training manuals. Personable with gene
ral public, co-workers and supervisors.
Hardworking- Excellent attendance. Problem solves. Self motivated. Willing to t
ravel. Attended further education seminars, relayed information back to my emplo
yer and presented it to staff. Self motivated and remains productive. Flexible.
Completes assignments thoroughly.
Attention to detail- Ability to prioritize. Documents thoroughly. Understands an
Explanation of Benefits pertaining to claims.
Medical Terminology- Knowledge and experience in medical terminology. Includes t
ranscribing physician orders and documentation. Ability to communicate with all
members of the healthcare team using this terminology and understand charting/co
nsultation notes.
Work History-
Cornerstone Health Services- 1997-1998. A company providing billing services for
Health Midwest and Kansas University Physicians. I began as a temporary employe
e and was asked to remain permanent due to my productivity. I was given a posit
ion on a billing team specifically for Kansas University Hospital's Surgeons. Re
sponsibilities were filing claims and follow up on claim status. Handling insura
nce correspondence including Explanation of Benefits., as well as appealing clai
ms for more payment.
Pathways Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.- 1998-2001. A substance abuse and mental he
alth treatment facility located throughout the state of Missouri. Responsibiliti
es were obtaining insurance prior authorization for both in-patient and out-pati
ent services. Filing claims and claims follow up. I handled insurance correspond
ence. Also traveled to satellite offices to conduct in-services on the importanc
e of the initial patient intake process. Educated staff on how it effects claims
billing & results in faster claims payment. Audited charts for insurance author
ization for services.

Four Seasons In-Home Health Services- 2000-2003. A company providing health and
respite care services for patients and their families at home. Responsibilities
were providing personal care for all needs of the patient. I cared for the same
 patient for 3 years.
Jefferson Healthcare- A long term care facility- 2003-2004. L.P.N. responsible
for staff supervision, patient care, wound care, medication administration, pat
ient assessments and monitoring patient condition. Communicated closely with pat
ients, families and all members of the healthcare team such as physicians, lab t
echnicians, x-ray technicians, nursing staff and Hospice.
Regency Care Center/The Rehabilitation Center of Independence- 2004-2008. A reha
bilitation and long term care facility. L.P.N. Charge Nurse for the Express Reco
very Unit. I completed patient admissions using a thorough documentation process
. I monitored patient conditions and reported changes to the physician. Communic
ated closely with Social Services to ensure patient needs were met prior to home
discharge. Provided staff supervision also. Filed chart documents.
Monterey Park Nursing Center- 2008-2009. A long term care facility. L.P.N. Charg
e Nurse. Responsible for medication administration, staff supervision, monitorin
g and reporting change in patient condition. Communicated closely with all membe
rs of the healthcare team. Completed thorough documentation process for patient
admissions and discharges. Filed chart documents.
The Villages of Jackson Creek- 2009-2010. A Long term care and rehabilitation fa
cility. L.P.N. Charge Nurse. Duties were medication administration, supervising
resident meal times, providing wound care, implementing C.N.A. Assignments, moni
tored patient condition and reported any changes, communicated will all members
of the healthcare team. Completed patient admissions and discharges. Filed chart
documents. Charged different halls as they were assigned to me on a day-to-day
basis and remained flexible.
References available upon request