Karen Thomas
About Karen Thomas
Karen Thomas is a Patient Accounts Manager with over 38 years of experience in healthcare billing and management. She has worked at McLaren Greater Lansing since 1985, transitioning from a Medical Biller to Supervisor and then to her current role since 2014.
Work at McLaren Greater Lansing
Karen Thomas has held various positions at McLaren Greater Lansing since 1985. She began her career as a Medical Biller, a role she maintained for 22 years until 2007. Following this, she transitioned to a Supervisor position, where she worked until 2014. In 2014, she advanced to the role of Patient Accounts Manager, a position she has held for 10 years. In this capacity, she oversees the management of patient accounts and billing processes.
Education and Expertise
Karen Thomas studied at Davenport University, where she focused on Management and Health Care Administration. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, completing her studies from 2008 to 2013. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in healthcare management and billing.
Background
Karen Thomas has over 38 years of experience in the healthcare billing and management sector. Her extensive career began in 1985 at McLaren Greater Lansing, where she developed her expertise in medical billing and transitioned through various roles, ultimately becoming a Patient Accounts Manager. She has also worked at McLaren Health Care Corporation since 2016, further broadening her experience in patient account management.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Karen Thomas has managed Medicare and Medicare HMO accounts across all 10 McLaren Health Care facilities. Her role as Patient Accounts Manager involves overseeing billing processes and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, contributing to the efficient management of patient accounts within the organization.