Nicole Ellis, CMA

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Certified Medical Assistant with ten (10) years of experience in family medical practice along with additional healthcare skills.

Detailed educational knowledge and core skills include:

Outstanding communication skills, i.e., written and oral

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Vital signs and filing charts

Surgical Tray Set-Up skills

Knowledge of medical terminology i.e., THPPP/Epic EMR

Skilled organizer and problem solver, i.e., troubleshooting, with the ability to consider all options before making a decision

Knowledge with standard policies and procedures, computer skills, companies code of business conduct and ethics with the state laws

Educational Background

Essex County College Newark, New Jersey

05/2011

Registered Nurse (RN)

Sanford Brown Institute Iselin, New Jersey

05/1999

Certification: Medical Assistant

Professional Experience

ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM 11/2012 - Present Summit, New Jersey

Prior Authorization Specialist

Manage correspondence with insurance companies, physicians and patients as required

Process referrals and submit clinical supporting documentation to insurance carriers to expedite prior

authorization

Assist with medical necessity documentation to expedite approvals and ensure that appropriate follow-up

is performed

Consult with supervisor or pharmacist to obtain clearance that treatment regimen is appropriate

Look through denials and submit appeals if requested for approval

Proactively work on prior authorizations that are due to be expired

Front End Representative/Clerical 06/2004 - 11/2012

Greeted and registered patients, referrals and pre-authorizations,

Obtained and managed insurance documents, archive medical records, manage telephones on a

daily basis, and collect and post co-payments and balances, maintain deposits and cash drawers,

oversee office supplies

SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP 05/1999 - 06/2004 Summit, New Jersey

Medical Assistant

Greeted, informed and educated patients

Collected patients medical history and recorded vital signs

Performed general laboratory tests, examinations and completed insurance forms

Scheduled appointments; Prepared and dispensed medications

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