Summary
Responsible for the verification of insurance benefits and obtaining prior authorizations for all procedural orders by successfully performing duties within the scope of the policy and procedures for over 9.5 years. Friendly Insurance Verification Specialist promoting a background in keeping sensitive patient data confidential while maintaining knowledge of Medicaid and private policy benefits. Possessing great relationship building and communication skills. Looking to tackle new challenges with a company that values dynamic skills and a strong work ethic. Demonstrated knowledge of admissions, insurance verification and authorization processes in hospital and medical office settings.
Skills
Reimbursement
Vervint
Customer Service
Medical Terminology
Data Entry
Salesforce
Patient Relations
Scheduling
Claims Filing
Prior Authorization/Pre-Certification
Insurance Verification
Electronic Medical Record/EPIC
CPR+
Care-Tend
Admitting
Utilization Management
Referrals
CRM
Medi-tech
Facets
Claims Processing
Discrepancy Resolution
Experience
05/2022 - Current
Billing Specialist, Bardavon Health Innovations, Overland Park, KS
Researched and resolved billing inconsistencies and errors through individual and collaborative analysis.
Also, responsible for the daily management of chat, emails, phone inquiries, and Salesforce inquiry tickets
Process CMS 1500 claims, via paper, email, fax and/or 837p/FTP
Work clearing house rejections with full resolution within 2 business days
08/2022 - 11/2022
Emergency Room Registrar, Saint Mary's Medical Center, Blue Springs, MO
Interviewed patients to obtain patient demographics and insurance information
Responsible for securing insurance and copay information, eligibility, benefits, and authorizations if applicable
Worked with agencies, insurance companies, affiliated and partnered firms to obtain authorizations, referrals and exchange medical releases when needed
Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
11/2021 - 04/2022
Field Liaison, United Bio-Source, Overland Park, KS
Formulates, interprets, and implements reimbursement policies to resolve complex dispensing or referral issues and ensure a positive patient and physician experience
Provided Program Specific Plan (PSP) support on special projects to enhance reimbursement, revenue and on-going support utilization opportunities
Gathers, analyses, and prepares data, including Adverse Event trending, for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), FDA requirements, and other special projects and reports
Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
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07/2020 - 08/2021
Reimbursement Coordinator, WellSky, Overland Park, KS
Generated Home Infusion and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) claims for submissions to patients and/or third-party payers
Verified benefits for insurance companies for IV Home Infusion and Specialty RX within timeframe set by insurance carriers
Identify needs of patients that may qualify for financial assistance
Call Center Experience in taking over 75-100 calls a day
Contacted insurance carriers to obtain authorizations, notifications and pre-certifications for patients.
10/2019 - 07/2020
New Patient Intake Coordinator, University of Kansas Health System, Lenexa, KS
Performs initial insurance screening to identify self-pay or patients with high-risk insurance plans
Provided coverage for scheduling phone lines, eFax queue, O2 work queue and email referral Queue
Partners with clinical staff by collecting, following up on, and confirming receipt of all medical information identified that is necessary for successful, timely visit, including outside medical records, pathology slides and radiology films
Schedules and notifies patient of all ordered diagnostic tests and/or physician appointments as directed by clinical staff.
07/2015 - 10/2019
Lead Customer Care Representative, GEHA, Independence, MO
Brought Customer service Scores from A 65% to an 89%
Encouraged team members to improve productivity and service levels by modeling correct behaviors and coaching employees.
Processed insurance claims, including worker's compensation, auto insurance, private insurance, and Medicare / Medicaid.
Responds to telephone, web, emails, and chat inquiries from members, hospitals, doctors and other providers concerning verification of coverage and benefits
05/2011 - 07/2015
Senior Lead Representative, Core Source, Overland Park, KS
Promoted to customer service lead in six months owing to excellence leadership
Review various complex claim issues necessary in the benefit determinations involved in complex claims, large dollar claims, predetermination review and outpatient precertification of service reviews
Frequently set up training materials, therefore, improved the effectiveness of the customer service department by 20%
Brought Customer service Scores from A 72% to a 95% KPI
Education and Training
Associate of Occupational Studies, Occupational Studies, HealthCare Administrative
Heritage College, Kansas City, MO
GPA: 3.7
Tiffany Clayton
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