Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Counselor
Oakwood Springs Hospital
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
12.2020 - 07.2021
Contacted insurance providers to obtain key information regarding patient benefits and to submit documentation for accounts.
Identified healthcare resources and programs for patients unable to meet financial obligations.
Conducted interviews with patients and family members and answered questions regarding insurance benefits.
Meticulously documented all details regarding contact with patients, providers and other individuals.
Received and submitted customer payments to further reduce open account balances.
Interviewed clients by telephone or in-person to gather financial information.
Posted payments to accounts and maintained records.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Documented details regarding contact with patients, providers and other individuals in EPIC.
Admissions Clerk
Mercy Rehab Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2018 - 03.2020
Communicate clearly and concisely within department and with other hospital departments
Process patient’s hospital admission document, insurance information (including coverage verifications) and admission consents; provide information on admission policies/procedures to patients, family members and visitors
Interact professionally with patient and family; provide explanations and reassurance when necessary
Notify departments of procedures required during admission such as dialysis, PCA pump, surgery and ventilator
Gather patient’s demographic and financial information; enter into hospital computer system
Determines medical necessity, process referrals, insurance approvals and handle appeals
Verified insurance information, collected payment or co-payment for services and created record of visit for future billing
Accurately inputted patient and insurance information into company's computer system using EPIC
Worker’s Compensation & Claim Adjuster
Gallagher Bassett Services
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2012 - 09.2017
Investigates losses to determine cause, scope and extent of damages and/or liability and possible subrogation
Evaluates claims for purposes of setting reserves and providing appropriate payments
Achieves fair and timely claim disposition consistent with internal and customer expectations
Documented and communicates claim activity timely and effectively, and in manner which supports outcome of claim file
Communicates effectively with claimants, and internal or external customer contacts.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
Claims Benefit Specialist
Aetna
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2001 - 03.2011
Documents and tracks contacts with members, providers and plan sponsors
Acts as mentor to new team members, assisting them with policy, process, procedure, system and documentation questions
Maintains knowledge of benefit changes, policy updates and benefit revisions
Process claim referrals, new claim handoffs, nurse reviews, complaints, grievance and appeals via target system
Deftly handles extensive file review requests
Assists in compiling claim data for customer audits
Determines medical necessity, applicable coverage provisions and verifies member plan eligibility
Handles incoming requests for appeals and pre-authorizations not handled by Clinical Claim Management
Effective triage of phone calls to assist or re-direct as appropriate
Communicates effectively with claimants, and internal or external customer contacts
Ability to think critically, solve problems, plan and organize activities to serve clients effectively
Act as client resource for administrative questions regarding enrollment, eligibility, and special contract provisions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Rose State College
Midwest City, Ok
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Word
Excellent Verbal and Written Communications Skills
Self Motivated, Team Player
Responsibly and Respectfully Handles Confidential Information
Meets Goals and Deadlines
Provides Conflict Resolution for Internal and External Customers
Punctual and Dependable
Effectively Multi-Tasks in Organized Manner
Maintains HIPAA Compliance (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act)
Telephone etiquette
Positive patient experiences
Insurance Verification
Patient counseling
Cash Handling
Accomplishments
Annual Training
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)