Desiree Wright-Davis
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Efficient Authorization Specialist known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly and accurately. Possess specialized skills in medical coding, insurance verification, and regulatory compliance that ensure smooth authorization processes. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management which facilitate effective collaboration with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
IP AUTHORIZATION SPECIALIST
R1-EXTERNAL ASCENSION ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER
Tulsa, OK
12.2012 - 07.2024
- Maintain all patients' commercial and non-commercial insurance authorizations for in-house or outpatient status, requiring authorization. Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes is required for patient accounts. Call and speak with representatives or access the insurance website to initiate authorization. Coordinate with the case management department and case management nurse so that clinicals would be sent for medical necessity.
Scheduling Coordinator
Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
07.1986 - 11.2012
- Answer phones, schedule patients, and obtain histories and physicals for procedures. Perform data entry on the mainframe, manage insurance, and have knowledge of most medical terminology. Also, perform special orders from physician specialists.
Office Manager
Oklahoma Vascular Institute
Tulsa, OK
09.2006 - 06.2011
- Schedule patient for surgery, precertification for surgery procedures, collection of co-pays and other payments, maintain office and medical supplies, answer phone, maintain accurate secure complete patient records both on computer and file under HIPPA. Notary
Education
High School Diploma -
Booker T Washington Tulsa Ok
Tulsa, OK05-1981
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Tulsa Junior College
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Medical terminology expertise
- Insurance Verification
- Claims Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Program understanding and advisement
- Documentation and paperwork
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IP AUTHORIZATION SPECIALIST
R1-EXTERNAL ASCENSION ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER
12.2012 - 07.2024
Office Manager
Oklahoma Vascular Institute
09.2006 - 06.2011
Scheduling Coordinator
Hillcrest Medical Center
07.1986 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Booker T Washington Tulsa Ok
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Tulsa Junior College
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