Patient Accounts Specialist with 7 years of experience in healthcare administration, specializing in patient admissions, Medicaid applications, intake process, and health information management. Proficient in HIPAA compliance, customer service and using systems such as EPIC, Cerner, Meditech, and MS4. Customer services expertise for 15 years. Working hard to meet client needs in a professional timely manner. Known for compassionate care, meticulous documentation, enhancing communication, and ensuring a professional outcome.
• Guided self-pay patients through Medicaid application process, determining eligibility
and facilitating necessary documentation for optimal financial assistance.
• Evaluated patient circumstances to identify suitable financial aid programs, ensuring
comprehensive coverage and minimizing out-of-pocket expenses
• Coordinated with discharged patients to schedule in-person appointments, providing
personalized support for Medicaid application completion
• Gathered and verified private health insurance information, ensuring accurate data for
proper claims processing
• Streamlined Medicaid application submissions through online platforms, accelerating
approval processes and improving patient financial outcomes
• Optimized patient intake procedures, leading to improved accuracy in data collection and
reduced errors in insurance information processing.
• Provided compassionate assistance to patients during stressful ER admissions. Ensured clear
communication of treatment consents and financial obligations.
• Completed registration processes for new and existing patients, leading to faster admissions
and improved patient satisfaction. Managed co-payment verifications effectively.
• Worked closely with ER team to streamline patient flow from walk-in and ambulance
arrivals. Contributed to enhanced interdepartmental communication and patient care quality.
• Partnered with ER physicians to manage patient transfers, complete pages, and handle
phone calls.
• Scanned and processed patient documentation, including IDs and insurance cards.
• Ensured accurate and complete registration for all ER patients.