TERA RANDALL
OBJECTIVE
SKILLS
Seeking a position in healthcare where I can bring my rich experience in patient care, provider/patient customer service, knowledge in front office support, financial federal/state funding resources and incentive programs, and skill in navigating managed care sources in order to provide the best customer experience
Front Office Representative, Back Office Representative, Research, Appointment Scheduler, Insurance Verification, Credentialing Verification Unit, Trainer
Computer program knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Windows 98, 2000 and XP, Outlook, Lotus Notes, EPIC, Echo, MD Staff, Meditrac, HSP
Strong Organizational Skills and Ability in Multi-taskingd and Prioritization
Strong Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills
Detail Oriented
Excellent Customer Service and Communication Skills
EXPERIENCE
09/2016 – Current Christus Health Irving
Senior Credentialing Coordinator - Lead
Identifies departmental needs and leads staff in development and educating all credentialing associates on new processes and procedures.
Revise policies and procedures governing the CVO
Train new associates and remaining a resource for questions or concerns.
Troubleshoots errors with the credentialing system
Oversees and manages workflow and file assignment to credentialing staff
Assist with annual policy audits and file audits for delegated groups.
Performs Credentialing and re-credentialing for physicians, allied health professionals, and facilities/ancillaries for the CVO.
Obtains additional information for applicants and reapplicants if factors are revealed that may impact quality of care and/or tabled after peer review at the Credentials Committee
Collaborate with all other departments as appropriate to complete goals.
Serves as liaison between CVO, vendors, and conjoining departments as it relates to credentialing requests.
Audit provider records for completeness and accuracy and ensuring compliance with NCQA, URAC, TRICARE, CMS, and state regulatory standards.
Completes additional projects and tasks as necessary.
09/2013 – 09/2016 Blue Cross Blue Shield Richardson
Credentialing Representative II
Maintain recredentialing for in-network practitioners within required timelines
Ensure recredentialing policies and procedures are adhered as they relate to assigned functions
Review and accuracy in recredentialing files for completeness and loop closure
Maintain business relationship and correspondence with providers and customer case
01/2012 - 09/2013 Federal Reserve Bank Dallas
Call Center Customer Service Representative
Providing Customer Service Assistance related to daily banking needs with opening accounts and direct deposit
Maintaining and verifying patient applications and information within the customer database
Assisting in Special Project opportunities to improve daily banking operations
07/2008 – 08/2010 Children’s Medical Center Dallas
Care Coordinator Assistant
Indentified patients to be completed in MIDAS system and appropriate discharge documentation under direction of the Care Coordinator
Ensured timely transfer of pertinent patient information to third party payers
Assisted Care Coordinator with appeal and denial process
Arranged for durable medical equipment and coordinated and scheduled home health needs
Arranged PCP/specialty appointments
Collected data at the direction of the CRM department director or team leads
07/2006 – 06/2008 Baylor Geriatric Center Dallas
Healthcare Representative
Receptionist duties and scheduled appointments
Pulled face sheets, printed labels, verified patient information, and scanned insurance cards
Verified all medical records are in chart from referring physician and forms are signed and completed
03/2003 – 07/2006 Baylor University Medical Center Dallas
Patient Care Tech/Unit Secretary
Assisted RN’s, made hourly rounds, and provided adequate comfort and care to patients and family
Checked vitals and diabetic finger sticks
Assisted with bed changes, AM care, and dressing changes
Assited with lab collections, catheter care and removal, and removed IV lines
Assisted with discharge preparation
EDUCATION
11/2014 – 05/2018 National American University Richardson
Medical Assistant
Medical Transcriptionist
09/2010 –1 0/2012 Dallas Nursing Institute Dallas
08/1998 – 05/2002 Skyline High School Dallas
High School Diploma
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