Focused professional who is seeking an opportunity utilizing my health information technology skills for a position that compliments my educational and work background.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Access Representative
Corewell Health
10.2024 - Current
Performs patient registration and check-in for emergency and surgical department
Completes accurate patient registration by collecting proper identification and insurance
Maintains patient medical records by uploading and scanning appropriate documents into Epic system
Collects copayments to ensure hospital revenue goals are being met in a timely manner
Actively participates in safety initiatives and continued learning assignments to stay up to date on hospital procedures
Dietary Aide
Ciena Healthcare (Regency at Westland)
07.2024 - Current
Assembles diet trays and delivers tray cars to resident units
Assists with food preparation and follows safe handling practices
Handles and stores all consumable items according to facility procedures and guidelines
Cleans dishes, utensils and equipment to ensure proper sterilization
Long-Term Disability Claim Examiner
Sedgwick
04.2024 - 10.2024
Managed and processed long-term disability and workers compensation claims for accurate benefit payments or review for denial process
Communicated with claimants, medical providers, and other related entities to gather information and provide updates
Determine correct calculation of Social Security and pension offsets when required
Assist in developing and implementing return-to-work plans
Short-Term Disability Claim Examiner
Elevance Health (Anthem/UniCare)
07.2014 - 03.2024
Reviewed short-term disability and workers compensation claims for a major automobile company in order to approve for payment or denial
Obtained pertinent medical information to substantiate leave of absence and prepare for nurse/physician review if necessary
Contacted physicians as needed for medical updates
Required to mail approval and denial letters, state disability program forms and subrogation paperwork
Answered multi telephone lines regarding from claimants, providers, union representatives and business partner
Central Scheduler
Trinity Health (St. Mary Mercy Hospital)
03.2010 - 06.2014
Scheduled outpatient diagnostic tests and procedures based on physician orders
Reviewed for potential risks associated with other tests being scheduled for same timeframe
Provided specific instructions to patients for preparations as well as directions to facility
Collected medical insurance information and patient demographics
Escorted patients to designated testing areas
Customer Service Representative
Cigna Healthcare
10.1998 - 11.2011
Responded to telephone inquiries regarding claim status and benefits from customers, physician offices and union benefit representatives
Maintained knowledge of multi-benefit products including behavioral health, home health care, dental, medical and skilled nursing
Mailed necessary claim paperwork and duplicate explanation of benefits upon request
Requested adjustment on claims when necessary
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology