Destiny Basnight
Columbia,NC
Summary
Organized professional knowledgeable in regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Confident Prior Authorization Specialist with a background spent working in medical offices, communicating effectively orally and through writing and developing prior authorization workflows.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist
MyMatrixx
02.2023 - Current
- Responded to inquiries from healthcare providers regarding prior authorization requests.
- Input all patient data regarding claims and prior authorizations into system accurately.
- Evaluated clinical criteria for approval or denial of services requiring pre-authorization.
- Analyzed medical records and other documents to determine approval of requests for authorization.
- Verified eligibility and compliance with authorization requirements for service providers.
Medical Scribe
Aquity Solutions
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Document medical history for patients that include chief complaints, HPI, Review of Systems, Physical Exam, and Assessment and Plan
- While fulfilling this role I have also had to do Evaluation and Management coding as well as charge capture
- I have scribed Cardiology, Urology, Family Medicine, and Pediatric Rehabilitation
- This role includes research to ensure that dictated notes are equivalent with procedures and medications.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
Lead Medical Scribe
Scribe-X
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Train new medical scribes who are hired and have never been a scribe before
- Facilitate how to use new EMRs and the best practice tips while scribing
- Create individualized training plans and open communication for new trainees.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Verified accuracy of patient information and medical records to avoid discrepancies and maintain consistency.
Office Assistant
Outer Banks Elevator
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
Education
Medical Office Administration, Associates Degree -
Beaufort County Community College
05.2024
Certified Professional Medical Auditor
AAPC
09.2023
Medical Billing and Coding Career Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
01.2022
High School Diploma -
Columbia Early College High School
06.2013
Skills
- Accurate Medical Documentation
- ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPS
- Medical Coding
- Medical Billing
- Facilitating trainees
- Data Entry
- Type 60 WPM
- Epic, Centricity, Cerner
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication Skills
- Benefit Coverage
- Prescription Coordination
Awards
Successfully sat for and passed the NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist Exam. Currently scheduled to sit for AAPC CRC exam to be followed by the CPMA exam also through AAPC. Successfully trained other employees in how to document and maintain patient records. Worked one on one with physicians to make overall patient experience better. 2 years of schooling experience in medical billing and coding, 1 and a half years of hands-on experience.
Certification
- Certified Medical Billing and Coding specialist, National Healthcare Association - August 2022-August 2024
Timeline
Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist
MyMatrixx
02.2023 - Current
Lead Medical Scribe
Scribe-X
06.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Scribe
Aquity Solutions
02.2020 - 04.2023
Office Assistant
Outer Banks Elevator
12.2019 - 05.2021
Medical Office Administration, Associates Degree -
Beaufort County Community College
Certified Professional Medical Auditor
AAPC
Medical Billing and Coding Career Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
High School Diploma -
Columbia Early College High School