Angela Bell
Chelsea
Summary
Prior Authorization professional with extensive experience in managing referral systems and client coordination, ensuring accurate and timely referrals and prior authorizations through exceptional communication skills. Proven ability to solve complex problems, contributing significantly to team success. Expertise in coordinating referrals while fostering seamless communications, emphasizing collaboration and achieving desired outcomes. Recognized for reliability and a commitment to maintaining high standards across all tasks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Prior Authorization/Referral Specialist
Birmingham Heart Clinic/U S Heart and Vascular
Birmingham, AL
02.2016 - Current
- Obtain insurance referrals from Primary Care Physician as needed per insurance
- Obtain pre-certifications for testing as needed
- Accurately enter notes into computer regarding letters or correspondence from insurance companies, regarding insurance authorizations or other notifications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Insurance plans and their roles
- Follow up on pending referrals and pre-certifications
- Enter status of pre-certifications into computer
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Referral Coordinator
Med Help Clinics
Birmingham, AL
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Obtained and processed Physician referral orders
- Efficiently coordinated all patient's referrals at the request of the providers
- Obtained pre-certifications and referrals as needed for insurance.
- Scheduled and canceled all appointments as necessary
- Accurately entered notes into EMD'S regarding letters or correspondence from insurance companies, regarding insurance authorizations or other notifications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Insurance plans and their roles
- Followed up on pended referrals
- Entered status of referral appointments in EMD'S
- Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing
- Scheduled lunches and communicated with Reps as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Business Management
Herzing University
Birmingham, AL09-2008
Skills
- Insurance verification
- Data entry proficiency
- Pre-authorizations
- Medical terminology
- Analytical thinking
- Organization & prioritization
- Strong communication
Timeline
Prior Authorization/Referral Specialist
Birmingham Heart Clinic/U S Heart and Vascular
02.2016 - Current
Referral Coordinator
Med Help Clinics
12.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Business Management
Herzing University