Passionate and resourceful candidate focused on providing exceptional patient care. Positive and upbeat nature and willing to learn new processes and procedures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Optician 1
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics-IRL
08.2021 - Current
Assist patients face to face via phone and/or email regarding their eyeglass needs
Confirm/verify patients insurance eligibility for vision benefits on materials
Select best frame and lens option based on the patients prescription
Order glasses with the lab and follow-up on orders to avoid delays
Prepare claims for billing department to file services to insurance
Resolve patient problems in a timely and professional manner.
Support Services Representative
MediRevv
02.2018 - 05.2021
Verified patients medical health insurance on payer websites, via phone or secure chat for PB and HB billing
Ensured that insurance information is entered correctly, completely and timely for clean claim filing
Followed up with insurance companies regarding the status of outstanding claims and necessary steps for resolution
Reviewed claims for correct processing; adjustments, payments, and patient responsibility
Assessed and forwarded applicable accounts with payment posting issues, refund requests and coding inquiries to appropriate departments
Assisted and advised team members when needed of necessary steps to resolve an outstanding insurance balance while providing exemplary customer service
Communicated to supervisors any issues and trends
Complied with HIPAA and other compliance requirements to protect patient confidentiality
Adhered to benchmarks and strived for continuous improvement on metrics such as touches to resolution, and average work time per claim/account
Met or exceeded productivity and quality metrics for the day and month in an office setting and in a work from home environment.
Patient Experience Representative
MediRevv
07.2014 - 02.2018
Assisted patients via telephone with their HB and PB bills by clarifying the services rendered, collected payment, and reviewed payment options/set up payment plans
Utilized Epic, eCW and Athena with multiple monitors
Trained new team members; policy, procedures, company apps, day-to-day expectations, basically tools to succeed
Met or exceeded daily/monthly metrics for each client worked
Complied with HIPAA and other compliance requirements at all times to protect patient confidentiality.
Optician
Blink Vision by Veatch
06.2010 - 07.2014
Assisted patients with selecting the proper eyeglasses for their needs
Trained patient with the insertion and removal of contact lenses
Performed pre-testing for the optometrist when needed
Ordered and followed up with eyeglass orders at the lab
Ensured monthly lab invoices were correct and forwarded for payment
Participated in monthly team building for the ultimate patient experience.
Skills
Experience with Epic, eCW, Cerner, MediTech and Athena
Strong written and verbal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, team members, and staff
Familiar with Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and multiple monitors
Excellent time management and problem resolution
Hard working, dependable and accountable
Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment
Clinical Support Associate at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - IRLClinical Support Associate at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - IRL