robert abbene

Work on Medicaid billing and Medicare billing and assist the Business Office Manager in collection projects on an on going basis. Process all transactions Thru point click software.

Process Admissions requests with neighboring alliance of Hospitals. Driving down receivables specifically in Medicaid.

Process Admissions requests with neighboring alliance of Hospitals. Driving down receivables specifically in Medicaid.

* Participated in all aspects of accounting including accounts receivable and accounts payable. Handled general ledger activity for 4 nursing homes. Prepared financial analyses and presented results to the Controller. *  * Developed financial reports, which enabled management to make sound business decisions based on accurate financial position of the company. *  * Played an integral role in supporting financial initiatives concerning projects involving nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

* Directed financial management responsibilities for the organization including financial reporting, budget management, and cash flow management. Contributed to accounting functions involving accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger activity, and payroll. Negotiated Managed Care contracts with insurance companies. *  * Led organizational efforts to significantly reduce Medicaid receivables in the nursing home. *  * Managed all types of third party billing involving Medicaid, Medicare, Private Billings, and Insurance. *  * Interacted with State auditors concerning audit functions, which aided in saving the nursing home $160,000 in annual rate.

* ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST * Managed all aspects of accounts receivable successfully. Handled third party billing functions for two nursing homes including Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, and Private Billings always resulting in a 20 percent reduction of receivables. *  * Spearheaded collections efforts, which significantly reduced outstanding accounts receivable levels within a centralized billing setting. *  * Successfully conducted month end close under tight 3 day deadline. *  * Responsible for all Medicare billing for the 10 nursing homes in the Central Billing Office resulting in considerable reduction of receivables over 1 year period. *  * Now working in decentralized setting with similar job functions. *  * Worked with Genecare and HPAS billing systems. Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS)

BA with concentration in Accounting Activities and Societies: Was on General Board of Directors 1998-1999