Patient collections: an increasingly necessary activity, contributing in a major way to the revenue stream and financial health of a medical practice. Copays can easily fall through the cracks, leading to a massive loss at the end of the month. …
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Patient collections: an increasingly necessary activity, contributing in a major way to the revenue stream and financial health of a medical practice. Copays can easily fall through the cracks, leading to a massive loss at the end of the month. …
As the President of Biltek, Inc., Tierni Martins has been diligent in building one of Northern California’s most reputable medical billing companies. Tierni is dedicated to their clients, and passionate about developing successful business partnerships. She started Biltek, Inc. in 2008, and has grown the company to now serving over 100 providers of different specialties. She has been a speaker and trainer for a national medical billing affiliate, and provided business consulting and development services for over 15 years. Her professional memberships include the AAPC, HBMA, and community work as a Rotarian.In addition to managing her company, Tierni also enjoys consulting for other medical billing companies with regards to their operations and workflows to assist them with increasing their collections and profitability. Tierni believes in simplicity in life and work; focusing on what is important and success will reveal itself.
Lori Indelicato has been part of the Biltek team since 2009. In that time, she has worked her way up through the ranks as first an Account Manager, the Office Manager, and now the Chief Operations Officer. Lori earned her CPC-A in 2014, and enjoys putting her knowledge and skills to use daily for all Biltek clientele. She is also a member of the AAPC and works hard at staying on top of industry information so our clients do not have to.
Christy studied mathematics at CSU Stanislaus, Turlock, and been a part of Biltek’s team since 2012. She oversees multiple accounts for the following specialties: Interventional & Diagnostic Cardiology, Ear Nose & Throat, Vascular, Urology and Internal Medicine. Christy also has extensive experience in customer service, and is responsible for creating and executing new hire employee customer service trainings as well as trainings focusing on patient insurance eligibility.
Jayme started out in the medical field as a Medical Transcriptionist in 2001 for a local physical therapist, before transitioning into the billing world in 2013 when joining Biltek’s team. She started as a part of the finance team and has made a lateral move into the Account Manager role she holds today. Jayme oversees an Allergist clinic, and several of our Primary Care providers.
Kim has 32 years of experience in the medical billing and coding field. She is a graduate of Western Career College with certification in Medical Office Management. Her experience includes 20 years as a billing and coding supervisor for Interventional & Diagnostic Cardiology. She has worked with many different specialties throughout her medical billing and coding career. Her experience includes billing and coding for Interventional & Diagnostic Cardiology, Cardiothoracic & General Surgery, Oncology/Hematology, Radiation Oncology, Pathology and Family Practice Medicine. She is currently working on obtaining her Medical Billing and Coding Certification, and is also a member of the AAPC.
Rampel has over 11 years of medical billing and coding experience. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. She is highly computer proficient and possesses an Associate’s Degree in Computer Information Systems. She specializes in billing related to Family Practice, Cardiology, Women Obstetrics and Gynecology. Rampel has a strong background in Collection and Accounts Receivables. Rampel has also worked in Home Health Billing and Laboratory Billing.
Debbie Kline brings more than 20 years of experience in medical billing and coding. Graduating from the Medical Assistant program at West Valley College in 1995 and obtaining her national certification she went on to work for an orthopedic group in San Jose, CA. Leaving the bay area to start her own medical billing business, she also worked as a consultant and trainer for Medisoft billing software. She has experience in pediatrics, orthopedics, psychiatry, podiatry, and occupational injury. She relocated to the Marysville, Yuba City area in 2005 and worked for an orthopedic practice for ten years. She is CPC certified and enjoys life with her 4 dogs.
Connie Edmonson started working in the medical Billing field back in 2005. She has always enjoyed working in this field but has a passion for working with Finances. Now with Biltek Inc. since 2013 she has worked her way up to the position of Finance Manager. Connie is in charge of handling all aspects of the finances for Biltek Inc. Connie enjoys medical billing because every day brings something new and opportunities to learn and grow. She loves her team here at Biltek Inc. and hopes to grow even more with this company.
Rachel Munday has over 16 years’ experience in the Health Care Insurance and Medical Billing Industry. She spent three years as a Provider Relations Representative for National Heritage Insurance Company (NHIC) Medicare Part B credentialing, contracting, processing provider disputes. She was then promoted to a Team Leader Appeals and Grievance Coordinator for Blue Shield of California. Her extensive knowledge with billing processes, guidelines and procedures, allows her to assist our clients with maximizing their revenue cycle management and recovery.
Marci has 17 years of experience in the Health Care Industry. She also has 12 years of Medical billing and coding experience. The specialties include Family Practice Medicine, Gastroenterology and Pathology, Hospital Billing and Coding, General Cardiology, Cardiothoracic & General Surgery, Ophthalmology.
Karen has been an employee of Biltek,Inc since Spring 2016 as an Accounts Receivable Specialist in our Finance Department . She has total of 20 years’ experience in the health care profession. Karen adds a background of extensive insurance experience in the medical field. Previous billing experience includes foundation, hospital, small practice billing, as well as billing for rural health clinics. Karen specializes in customer service and financial management.