Referral coordinator with six years of experience in high-volume healthcare settings. Achieved recognition as one of the top five referral coordinators in the region for efficiency and accuracy. Expertise in problem-solving and teamwork, dedicated to streamlining processes and enhancing patient care. Committed to advancing within healthcare administration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Referral Coordinator
Conviva Care Center - Humana
Margate
04.2024 - Current
Processed patient referrals to specialists based on orders from primary care providers and specialists.
Secured insurance approvals via Availity, utilizing ICD-10 and CPT coding to facilitate timely patient care.
Scheduled follow-up appointments for specialists, hospital procedures, diagnostic imaging, and DME.
Conducted follow-ups with specialists and insurance companies to ensure seamless patient access to necessary services.
Managed administrative and clerical tasks to support streamlined operations and enhance overall customer service.
Business Office Manager
Yamato Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Boca Raton
07.2022 - 03.2024
Secured financial coverage through effective communication with patients, families, staff, visitors, and government agencies in diverse situations.
Oversaw billing processes and ensured accurate patient insurance verification.
Managed patient trust accounts through weekly and monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
Oversaw census activities, balancing daily, weekly, and monthly reports with nursing admissions.
Developed financial record-keeping systems that streamlined payment processing and facilitated timely refund issuance.
Managed private pay collections to maintain financial integrity and accountability.
Receptionist
Yamato Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Boca Raton
05.2022 - 08.2022
Managed incoming calls, ensuring timely routing to appropriate staff or nursing station.
Assisted guests and residents with inquiries, enhancing their experience and addressing needs promptly.
Maintained organized and welcoming lobby area for guests and residents.
Monitored entry and exit of visitors, vendors, and residents.
Oversaw processing of incoming mail and packages, ensuring efficient distribution to staff and residents.
Member Service Advocate
Convey Health Solutions
Miramar
08.2019 - 05.2022
Addressed member inquiries on OTC benefits and processed orders, enhancing member satisfaction and access to services.
Resolved billing discrepancies and premium payments for beneficiaries, ensuring accurate account management.
Conducted detailed research on formulary medicines to confirm coverage tiers and associated copays.
Instructed providers on prior authorization processes for medications under Medicare Part D restrictions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL
07-2022
Skills
ICD-10 and CPT coding
Insurance verification
Referral management
Appointment management
HIPAA compliance
Medical terminology
Athena
eClinicalWorks
PointClickCare
Availity
Effective communication
Customer service and support
Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), American Heart Association, Issue Date 3/6/2025