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Angela Watts

Angela Watts

Barboursville,WV

Summary

Referral specialist who has years of medical office experience. I am trained in the use of Cerner. I have experience with multiple insurance sites and obtaining prior authorizations. I am very eager to learn and go above and beyond for my career I am a fast learner and excited for new opportunities. .

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Referral Specialist

St Mary’s medical center
11.2023 - Current
  • Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure accurate and complete referral information, improving patient care coordination.
  • Streamlined referral processes for increased efficiency, resulting in timely appointments for patients.
  • Verified insurance benefits and eligibility for [Type] procedures before referring clients.

Home health clerk

LHC Group
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Supported administrative tasks including filing, data entry, and insurance verification, leading to increased efficiency within the clinic.
  • Contributed to a healthier work environment by adhering to infection control procedures and maintaining cleanliness standards.
  • Triaged incoming phone calls, directing callers to appropriate resources or departments for efficient resolution of concerns or inquiries.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently managing front desk operations and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.

Medical Referral Specialist

Marshall health
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
  • Verified insurance benefits and eligibility for [Type] procedures before referring clients.
  • Coordinated with medical staff and patients to find cost-effective options for services.
  • Built professional relationships with service providers.

Patient Services Representative

Marshall Cardiology
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and diligently updating records as needed.
  • Resolved patient complaints promptly, demonstrating empathy and understanding while seeking mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Managed high call volume, prioritizing urgent issues and directing calls appropriately for optimal resolution.
  • Implemented effective time management strategies that allowed me to balance multiple responsibilities, resulting in improved productivity and patient satisfaction.

Benefit center Assistant

Unum Life Insurance
03.2020 - 10.2020

Obtained Medical records from various medical offices to support disability claims

Patient Service Representative

St Mary’s Cardiac Electrophysiology
Huntington , West Virginia
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Assisted patients in filling out check-in and payment paperwork
  • Balanced deposits and credit card payments each day
  • Compiled and reviewed medical charts
  • Used Cerner to schedule appointments
  • Took copayments and compiled daily financial records
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients
  • Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email
  • Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database
  • Coordinated front office duties, including customer service, patient scheduling and billing
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing
  • Successfully scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to ensure exceptional customer experience
  • Enhanced office efficiency by handling 100+ callers per day
  • Verified insurance benefits or eligibility and documented in Cerner system

Digital personal shopper

Walmart
11.2024 - Current
  • Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
  • Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
  • Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.

Virtual Customer Service Representative

Amazon
Seattle , WA
04.2017 - 10.2018
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information
  • Maintained customer happiness with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with up to 10 calls in queue per minute

Unit Clerk

St. Mary Medical Center
Huntington , West Virginia
04.1989 - 04.1995
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs
  • Located, checked in and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts
  • Scheduled appointments for doctor visits and procedures using desktop calendar software
  • Maintained privacy of patients’ information
  • Pulled charts and prepared for nurses and doctors assessment
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy

Education

Diploma - College prep

Barboursville High School
05.1986

Diploma - College prep

Barboursville High School
05.1986

Nursing

St Mary’s School of nursing
12.1988

Science

Marshall University, Huntington, WV
05.1988

Skills

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Insurance verifying
  • Document filing
  • Interpreting physician orders
  • Patient greeting
  • Data entry
  • Confidentiality
  • Directing callers
  • Medical insurance
  • Payment collection
  • Scheduling
  • medical terminology
  • Cerner competency
  • Managing deadlines
  • quick learner
  • punctual
  • dedicated
  • compassionate

Timeline

Digital personal shopper - Walmart
11.2024 - Current
Referral Specialist - St Mary’s medical center
11.2023 - Current
Home health clerk - LHC Group
08.2023 - 11.2023
Medical Referral Specialist - Marshall health
05.2022 - 08.2023
Patient Services Representative - Marshall Cardiology
10.2020 - 05.2022
Benefit center Assistant - Unum Life Insurance
03.2020 - 10.2020
Patient Service Representative - St Mary’s Cardiac Electrophysiology
10.2018 - 03.2020
Virtual Customer Service Representative - Amazon
04.2017 - 10.2018
Unit Clerk - St. Mary Medical Center
04.1989 - 04.1995
Barboursville High School - Diploma, College prep
Barboursville High School - Diploma, College prep
St Mary’s School of nursing - , Nursing
Marshall University - , Science
Angela Watts