Surgical Coordinator/Authorization Specialist

Kimberly McGlinn

Authorization Specialist

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

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+1-609-***-****

Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with 23y years hands-on experience in both surgical and primary care practices.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Surgical Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

Premier Surgical Center - Egg Harbor Township, NJ

June 2022 to Present

Coordinate and schedule Surgical cases. Act as liaison between physicians and hospital. Ensure all documentation is submitted in a timely manner. Keep all EMRa and Google Calendars up to date with changing appointments. Submit all Authorizations to Insurance companies for all procedures. Follow up and manage denials and appeals.

Authorization Specialist

Premier Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Vineland, NJ April 2019 to Present

Contact Insurance companies for benefits and obtain authorizations for pain management and surgery. Surgical Coordinator

Rothman Institute - Egg Harbor Township, NJ

October 2014 to October 2017

Coordinate and schedule surgical appointments for high volume orthopedic surgeons. Functions as liaison between surgeon, OR scheduler/system and patient. Submit necessary information and documentation for insurance authorization for patient's procedures. Act as primary contact for surgical patients

AtlantiCare Health Services 2500 English Creek ave Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 Surgical Scheduler

Surgical Coordinator

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center - Egg Harbor Township, NJ January 2003 to March 2014

Duties include: Surgical scheduling for Bariatric and General surgery. Coordinated with patients in the bariatric process before and after surgery. Completed all prior authorizations and pre-admission testing for patients. Trained new employees in the bariatric surgery process. Kept physicians and staff up to date on the changing insurance requirements for the bariatric process. Created a bariatric manual for staff. Completed FMLA and disability forms.

Medical Assistant

Ocean City Medical Center - Ocean City, NJ

January 2000 to January 2003

Taking medical histories, Electrocardiograph, routine chemical. urinalysis, finger puncture, phlebotomy and vital signs, Height and weight, eye exams, perform aseptic and sterile Technique follows emergency procedures, and set up exam rooms. Education

High school or equivalent in Registered Medical Assistant Atlantic Vocational Technical School

2000

Skills

• Allscripts,Eclincal works, Cerne, Vision. (10+ years)

• Reception (6 years)

• Front Desk (6 years)

• EMR (10+ years)

• Epic

• Insurance Verification (10+ years)

• Medical Terminology (10+ years)

• Receptionist

• Scheduling (10+ years)

• Medical Records

• Billing

• Filing

• Outlook (10+ years)

• Microsoft Office

• EKG (5 years)

• coding

• Primary Care Experience (6 years)

• Phlebotomy

• Medical Office Experience (10+ years)

• Patient Care (10+ years)

• Anatomy Knowledge (10+ years)

• Office experience (10+ years)

• Customer service (10+ years)

• Computer skills (10+ years)

• Typing (10+ years)

• Computer literacy (10+ years)

• Organizational skills (10+ years)

• Time management (10+ years)

Certifications and Licenses

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Groups

Volunteer for Humane Society of Ocean city

November 2014 to Present

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