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Yerhania Yanez

Certified Tour Guide & A/R Specialist
Clayton Panama City,8

Summary

Highly motivated professional with 8+ years of experience in healthcare administration, specializing in Medicaid billing and accounts receivable management. Offering a unique blend of financial acumen, operational efficiency, and in-depth knowledge of the tourism sector as a certified Tour Guide in Panama with over 25 years of experience as a freelance tourism consultant. Bilingual and adept at utilizing technology. Results-oriented individual committed to contributing to organizational growth and success.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Medicaid Biller Specialist/AR Billing Specialist

Insignia Resources | Atlantis Solutions
Panama City, Provincia de Panama
09.2022 - Current
  • Verified eligibility, resolved denials, and collaborated with internal/external stakeholders to optimize AR processes
  • Streamlined the appeals process, ensuring timely resolution of denied claims and maximizing revenue recovery.
  • Maintained strong relationships with insurance representatives, facilitating open communication channels and prompt issue resolution.

Freelance Tourism Services

Professional Tourism Consultant
01.1990 - Current
  • Organized international group tours for more than 15 years , managed client relationships, and provided expert destination guidance

Bilingual Customer Service Specialist

COPA Connect Miles/DASHBPO
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Recognized as a one of a top performers in 2022 for delivering superior customer experiences and collaborating across departments
  • Delivered exceptional service under pressure by maintaining composure during peak hours or difficult situations involving flight delays or cancellations.

Translation Services Contributor

PwC - Price Waterhouse Coopers
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Assisted with large-scale translation projects to support PwC’s web initiatives

Preferred Fare Specialist & Redemption Department

ConnectMiles Service Center COPA/DASHBPO
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Enhanced loyalty program experiences through ticketing, reservations, and rewards optimization

Dental Front Desk Assistant

Chantilly Dental Center
01.2011 - 12.2017
  • Managed insurance claims, billing, and patient scheduling using Dentrix software

Guest Services Representative

Fairfield Inn & Suites Dulles by Marriott
01.2008 - 12.2009
  • Delivered personalized guest experiences and resolved issues efficiently

Office Manager

Avalontc
01.2005 - 12.2008
  • Oversaw office operations, financial management, and vendor coordination

Education

MBA - Tourism Business Administration with Hotel Management Emphasis

University of Panama
Panama City, Panama
08.1995 - 06.1999

Teaching Degree - Diversified Secondary Education, Specializing in Tourism

ISAE University

Postgraduate Studies - Higher Education

UDELAS - Specialized University of the Americas

Accounting Assistant Certification - undefined

ACE - Adult and Career Education Center
Fairfax County, Virginia
01.2011 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Science - Tourism

ULACIT - Laureate International Universities
03.1995 - 06.1999

English as a Second Language Certification - undefined

ICLS - International Center for Language Studies
Washington, DC
01.2001 - 12.2002

Skills

  • Medicaid Billing

  • Accounts Receivable Management

  • Bilingual Communication

  • Tourism Coordination

  • Certified Tour Guidance

  • Dentrix

  • GAMMIS

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Medical billing expertise

  • Claims processing proficiency

  • PeachTree

  • Quickbooks

Accomplishments

  • Successfully collecting approximately $1.5 to $3 million in Medicaid revenue per month.
  • To effectively track patient accounts with payment issues, I utilized Microsoft Excel to create and maintain comprehensive spreadsheets.

Software

Excel, PCC, NCS,Quickbooks, Peachtree, MS office 365

Certification

Certified Tour Guide in Panama, by ATP

Zumba and Salsa Dance Lover

Love to dance

Timeline

Certified Tour Guide in Panama, by ATP

06-2024

Medicaid Biller Specialist/AR Billing Specialist

Insignia Resources | Atlantis Solutions
09.2022 - Current

Bilingual Customer Service Specialist

COPA Connect Miles/DASHBPO
01.2020 - 12.2022

Translation Services Contributor

PwC - Price Waterhouse Coopers
01.2020 - 12.2020

Preferred Fare Specialist & Redemption Department

ConnectMiles Service Center COPA/DASHBPO
01.2018 - 12.2020

Dental Front Desk Assistant

Chantilly Dental Center
01.2011 - 12.2017

Accounting Assistant Certification - undefined

ACE - Adult and Career Education Center
01.2011 - 12.2011

Guest Services Representative

Fairfield Inn & Suites Dulles by Marriott
01.2008 - 12.2009

Office Manager

Avalontc
01.2005 - 12.2008

English as a Second Language Certification - undefined

ICLS - International Center for Language Studies
01.2001 - 12.2002

MBA - Tourism Business Administration with Hotel Management Emphasis

University of Panama
08.1995 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Science - Tourism

ULACIT - Laureate International Universities
03.1995 - 06.1999

Freelance Tourism Services

Professional Tourism Consultant
01.1990 - Current

Teaching Degree - Diversified Secondary Education, Specializing in Tourism

ISAE University

Postgraduate Studies - Higher Education

UDELAS - Specialized University of the Americas
Yerhania YanezCertified Tour Guide & A/R Specialist