Colynn Kinkade
Pahrump,NV
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues,
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
TC Trucking LLC
09.2021 - Current
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Established a loyal customer base of 10 by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through regular audits and updates of policies or procedures as needed.
Authorization Specialist / Insurance Verifications
DVH Hospital Alliance, LLC
10.2015 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely submission of documentation required for insurance approval.
- Improved patient care by efficiently coordinating authorizations for up to 75 medical procedures and treatment plans per day.
- Facilitated timely renewals of ongoing authorizations by closely monitoring expiration dates and initiating renewal processes proactively.
- Calculated estimated copay based on current insurance benefits.
- Reviewed authorizations from payer to determine approved or denied items.
- Enhanced communication between healthcare providers and insurance companies, reducing delays in patient treatment approvals.
- Submitted for prior authorization with required documentation to appropriate funding source.
- Maintained consistent follow-up on status of prior authorization requests.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and assessment of necessity.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients, addressing their concerns related to insurance coverage and authorizations promptly and empathetically.
- Streamlined authorization processes by implementing a centralized tracking system for pending and approved requests.
- Stayed informed about regulatory changes relevant to the healthcare industry, ensuring compliance in all authorization activities.
- Participated in regular audits of authorization files, addressing discrepancies and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Reduced errors in documentation submissions by performing meticulous quality checks before forwarding them to insurance companies.
- Decreased processing time for authorizations by establishing strong relationships with insurance representatives and case managers.
- Acted as a resource for clinical staff, providing guidance on insurance requirements and authorization protocols.
- Increased efficiency in handling authorization cases through effective prioritization based on urgency and complexity levels.
- Gathered records pertinent to specific problems, reviewed for completeness and accuracy and attached records to correspondence as necessary.
- Maintained files and controlled records to show correspondence activities.
Data Entry
Wulfenstein Construction
10.2010 - 06.2019
- Data entry, fleet maintenance records, fire extinguisher inspections and safety records.
- Accuracy in yearly inspections.
- Timely inspections, accurate record keeping.
- Supported project success with precise data entry and thorough documentation of observations.
- Applied data entry knowledge skills to resolve indecipherable or garbled messages.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining processes for data entry and file management tasks.
- Streamlined data entry processes for increased accuracy and productivity.
- Reduced errors in data entry by meticulously reviewing and validating information before submission.
- Completed recordkeeping, filing and data entry duties.
Office Manager
The Rock Yard
02.2010 - 02.2011
- All aspects of office functions. Billing, receiving, taking and filling up to 50 orders a day, taking inventory, etc.
- Customer service and built customer base. Collected on collection bills.
- Skills Used
- Exceptional customer service, filing, telephones, etc.
Co Owner
Kinkade Trucking
11.1986 - 06.2010
- Responsibilities
- All aspects of running and maintaining a business.
- Accomplishments
- Ran a successful trucking company for 25 years.
- Skills Used
- Ordering, scheduling, A/P, A/R, filing, billing, record keeping, etc.
Education
High School Diploma -
Apple Valley High School
Apple Valley, CA06-1980
Certificate - Medical Terminology
Victor Valley ROP
Apple Valley, CACertificate - Medical Billing and Coding
Hesperia School District ROP
Hesperia, CASkills
- Thorough documentation review
- Experience in medical records
- Experienced in medical terminology usage
- Five years of ICD-10 experience
- Five years of CPT coding experience
- Experience with EMR implementation
- Clinical experience in hospital settings
- Insurance eligibility verification
- Skilled in patient scheduling
- Proficient in data entry
- Five years of HIPAA experience
- Document organization
- Attention to detail
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Issue resolution
- Process improvement
Certification
- Certificate in Medical Terminology
- Attended a college class and received certification in Medical Terminology.
- Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding
- Attended a college class and received certification in Medical Coding and Billing.
Timeline
Business Owner
TC Trucking LLC
09.2021 - Current
Authorization Specialist / Insurance Verifications
DVH Hospital Alliance, LLC
10.2015 - 07.2022
Data Entry
Wulfenstein Construction
10.2010 - 06.2019
Office Manager
The Rock Yard
02.2010 - 02.2011
Co Owner
Kinkade Trucking
11.1986 - 06.2010
Certificate - Medical Billing and Coding
Hesperia School District ROP
High School Diploma -
Apple Valley High School
Certificate - Medical Terminology
Victor Valley ROP
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