Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Debra Blair

AdaptHealth
Newton,IA
27
years of professional experience

Experienced patient service representative with strengths in customer service, insurance verification, and HIPAA-compliant support. Skilled in prior authorizations, patient confidentiality, and resolving concerns with empathy and professionalism.

Work History

Patient Service Representative

7 Years 9 Months
AdaptHealth | 02.2019 - Current

Answered calls, created patient accounts, communicated with patients and insurance companies to ensure accurate information exchange. I processed orders for Cpap machines, and bent metal orders. For 5 years I was in a Lead position, mentored my team, encouraged their efforts, communicated updates, and facilitated training for new employees. I traveled to New Jersey to help with a Go Live, helping the agents there learn how to use Brighttree.

I verified insurance, and did prior authorizations to help support timely equipment and service. I handled patient concerns with professionalism, and empathy.

Managed inbound patient calls, resolving service questions and directing requests to appropriate departments.

Verified insurance eligibility and benefits, supporting accurate order intake and patient account setup.

Coordinated patient referrals, documentation, and authorization requirements to prevent processing delays.

Order Processor

15 Years 9 Months
Newton Mfg. Company | 08.1999 - 05.2015

Processed orders for T-shirts, caps, pens, pencils to ensure timely delivery. Checked inventory and coordinated with vendors, sales representatives, and customers to maintain accurate stock levels. Resolved issues and monitored stock levels to guarantee on-time order fulfillment.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | 05-2017

Skills

Customer service
HIPAA compliance
Insurance verification
Insurance verifying
Patient confidentiality
Payment collection
Medical terminology
Team leadership
Friendly and outgoing

Timeline

Patient Service Representative

AdaptHealth
02.2019 - CurrentRead More

Order Processor

Newton Mfg. Company
08.1999 - 05.2015Read More

Des Moines Area Community College

Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
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Debra Blair