Angie Pinzon
La Puente,CA
Summary
Hardworking Prior Authorization Specialist with successful background working closely with insurance company representatives to gain preapproval for procedures and testing. Detail-oriented performer with over 15 years of managing documentation. Considered team player with exemplary multitasking skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Office Approval
One Oncology Los Angeles Cancer Network
09.2016 - 05.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently managing prior authorization requests and ensuring timely approvals.
- Reduced errors in documentation by meticulously reviewing medical records and verifying patient information.
- Fielded telephone inquiries on authorization details from plan members and medical staff.
- Processed patients lacking coverage for planned procedures.
- Authorized surgical requests in accordance with applicable plan guidelines.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets detailing medical procedures and insurance denials and approvals.
- Maintained accurate case files, updating relevant information as needed to ensure efficient record-keeping practices.
Specialty Authorization Coordinator
The Oncology Institute Of Hope And Innovation
02.2012 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely submission of documentation required for insurance approval.
- Improved patient care by efficiently coordinating authorizations for medical procedures and treatment plans.
- Reviewed authorizations from payer to determine approved or denied items.
- Submitted for prior authorization with required documentation to appropriate funding source.
- Maintained consistent follow-up on status of prior authorization requests.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing And Coding
Everest College - City of Industry
La Puente, CASkills
- Deadline Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Office Administration
- Records Management
- Administrative Support
- Workflow Planning
- Training and coaching
- Event Coordination
- Computer Skills
- Professional and Courteous
- Customer Service
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Problem Resolution
- Employee Onboarding
Timeline
Business Office Approval
One Oncology Los Angeles Cancer Network
09.2016 - 05.2024
Specialty Authorization Coordinator
The Oncology Institute Of Hope And Innovation
02.2012 - 06.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing And Coding
Everest College - City of Industry
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