Provider Assistance Representative managing provider inquiries per day across email and phone channels about claim denials, payment questions, appeals, billing, benefits, and authorization details. Resolves 15+ cases per week through follow-up outreach, financial record verification, and accurate use of Excel for claims and appeal tracking. Supports clear provider communication by confirming 25+ direct deposit records per month and routing issues for investigation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Provider Assistance Representative
UCARE MINNESOTA/TEKSYSTEMS
10.2022 - Current
Complete 10-20 follow-up cases weekly for provider questions requiring additional research or escalation.
Handle [number] provider inquiries per day by email and phone across claims, benefits, authorization, and billing questions.
Explain claim denials, negative balances, appeals, and payment issues clearly to providers and third parties.
Verify banking and direct deposit information after investigation before routing financial inquiries forward.
Maintain provider verifications, claims, and appeals in Excel spreadsheets with accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
Use FUSE, Health Rules, Webex, NPPES, and MN-ITs to research provider details and support outreach.
Support credentialing, eligibility, and benefits questions while coordinating follow-up communication with providers.
Audiology Assistant
STILLWATER MEDICAL GROUP
03.2021 - 06.2022
Scheduled 5-10 patient appointments weekly for consultations, hearing aid fittings, follow-ups, and checkups.
Coordinated telephone and email communication among patients, providers, office staff, and hearing aid manufacturers.
Assisted patients during technical appointments by resolving hearing aid, Bluetooth, and mobile app concerns.
Created manufacturer-specific hearing aid contracts and completed accurate documentation for appointments and services.
Maintained organized electronic records and updated patient information with strong attention to detail.
Provided compassionate customer service while addressing patient questions and concerns in a busy healthcare setting.
Staffing Coordinator and Float Pool CNA
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
07.2013 - 10.2020
Coordinated [number] staffing assignments per shift across day and evening units to cover patient care needs.
Balanced daily staffing priorities across multiple departments while coordinating with nursing staff, technicians, and physicians.
Communicated with physicians, physician assistants, administrative leaders, and staffing coordinators to resolve coverage needs.
Used Microsoft Office and spreadsheets to support staffing tracking, administrative updates, and daily scheduling tasks.
Provided direct patient care and completed accurate medical documentation, including vital signs, intake, medications, and other patient information.
Adapted quickly between clinical and administrative assignments while maintaining organization, teamwork, and task management under flexible overtime schedules.
Education
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Skills
Provider relations both phone and email
Claims interpreter
Excel Spreadsheet expert
Experienced in FUSE/Health Rules/Webex/NPPES/MN-ITs
Provider outreach and follow up
Verification of financial records
Provider data collection
Credentialing
Benefits
Eligibility
Claims interpretation
Experience with both Medicaid and Medicare
Patient Intake and Scheduling
Patient Appointment Coordination
Medical Documentation
Medical Terminology
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Epic
Insurance Documentation and Verification
Billing and Payment Collections
Patient and Customer Service
Telephone and Email Communication
Medical Records and Filing
Data Entry and Record Keeping
Administrative Support
Contract Creation and Documentation
Microsoft Office and Spreadsheets
Problem Solving and Investigative Skills
Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
Team Collaboration
Time and Task Management
Scheduling and Staffing Coordination
Extensive experience working in healthcare and medical administrative environments
Strong knowledge of patient confidentiality and accurate medical documentation
Experienced with high-volume scheduling and coordinating multiple priorities
Skilled in communicating professionally with patients, families, healthcare providers, and administrative teams
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and recordkeeping abilities
Medication Administration
Care plan creation
Decision-Making
Teambuilding
Organization and Time Management
Flexible and Adaptable
Correspondence preparation
Staff scheduling procedures
Schedule Management
Tech-savvy
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive experience working in healthcare and medical administrative environments
Strong knowledge of patient confidentiality and accurate medical documentation
Experienced with high-volume scheduling and coordinating multiple priorities
Skilled in communicating professionally with patients, families, healthcare providers, and administrative teams
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and recordkeeping abilities
Provider Relations Coordinator at MEDICAL REVIEW INSTITUTE of AMERICA (MRIoA)Provider Relations Coordinator at MEDICAL REVIEW INSTITUTE of AMERICA (MRIoA)