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Alyssa M. Johnson

Alyssa M. Johnson

Bakersfield,Ca

Summary

Dynamic Billing/Credentialing Specialist with proven expertise in insurance verification and patient advocacy. Skilled in data management and effective communication, I excel in streamlining processes and enhancing patient experiences. Committed to achieving optimal outcomes through collaboration and a proactive approach in fast-paced environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Billing/ Credentialing Specialist (On Call)

Bakersfield
Bakersfield, Ca
08.2023 - Current

Insurance credentialing

Billing

Authorizations

Intake Coordinator

Pine Meadow Counseling
Bakersfield, Ca
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • New patient intake calls
  • Insurance verification and pretreatment authorization
  • Work closely with billing and case manager of the intensive outpatient program for youth/adolescent.

Patient Access Representative

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Monterey, Ca
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Greet patients/visitors, & answer incoming calls
  • Registration, transfer/ discharge functions for inpatient procedures, radiology, cancer center, specialty testing and lab.
  • Interview and gather info from patient, doctor’s office and insurance companies

Scheduling Coordinator

Perio & Implant Center of the Monterey Bay
Monterey, Ca
01.2018 - 11.2020
  • Obtain surgical authorizations
  • Schedule appointments/ surgery,
  • Process insurance payments
  • Data entry
  • Answer multiline phone calls

Surgery Coordinator/ Scheduler

Monterey Spine & Joint
Monterey, Ca
03.2015 - 10.2017
  • Schedule surgery/ appointments, obtain insurance and medical authorizations, keep patient records, enter pre and post surgical data, coordinate surgical equipment, answer multiline telephone in busy, fast paced office.
  • Worked in the call center before being promoted.

Emergency Communications Dispatcher (911)

Monterey County Emergency Communications
Salinas, Ca
08.2014 - 02.2015
  • Operate telephone console and computer equipment
  • Receive, interrogate, and dispatch calls for 911 and nonemergency line.
  • Provide information to agencies and the public while quickly and accurately entering information into dispatch system.

Education

Associate of Arts - Sociology & Psychology

Taft College
Taft, CA
06.2026

Behavior Technician Certification -

Forta Health
Online

Skills

  • Behavioral analysis
  • Patient advocacy
  • Data management
  • Insurance verification
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

National Society of Leadership and Success (Honor Society)

Timeline

Billing/ Credentialing Specialist (On Call)

Bakersfield
08.2023 - Current

Intake Coordinator

Pine Meadow Counseling
01.2022 - 07.2023

Patient Access Representative

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
11.2020 - 07.2021

Scheduling Coordinator

Perio & Implant Center of the Monterey Bay
01.2018 - 11.2020

Surgery Coordinator/ Scheduler

Monterey Spine & Joint
03.2015 - 10.2017

Emergency Communications Dispatcher (911)

Monterey County Emergency Communications
08.2014 - 02.2015

Associate of Arts - Sociology & Psychology

Taft College

Behavior Technician Certification -

Forta Health
Alyssa M. Johnson