Christine Keary

NYU Langone Health New York, NY

Senior Financial Clearance Associate

2012-2026

Performed comprehensive insurance verification and benefits investigation for outpatient services

Obtained, track and maintain prior authorizations and reauthorizations to ensure timely patient treatment

Review insurance plan for eligibility, patient liability, clauses secondary coverage and coordination of benefits

Serve as patient advocate, liaising with patents and families, insurance carriers, nurse reviewers, intake coordinators, and medical directors

monitor same day authorization updates and changes to prevent delays or denials of care

identify patients with non participating insurance following hospital discharge and manage clearance accordingly

maintain accurate insurance and authorization within EPIC EMR

Trained new onboard team members and gave refreshers to existing team members, improving productivity and clearance turn around times

completed financial clearance for self pay, out of network and referral based visits