Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Specialist
Communicare Health
03.2020 - Current
Assessed patient needs through review of medical records and interviews with patients and their families
Conducted initial intake interview to obtain client information, including biographical data, medical history, presenting problem, legal status, and other pertinent information
Documented all patient contact activities in accordance with agency standards and regulations
Reviewed referral sources for appropriateness prior to admission into program
Coordinated with external agencies to ensure continuity of care for clients
Maintained accurate records of all client interactions according to agency policies and procedures
Answered and logged incoming inquiries via phone, fax and email
Maintained positive attitude and effectively de-escalated clients during crisis situations
Provided referrals to appropriate resources within the community when necessary
Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately before discharge from program
Made outbound calls to providers to obtain information necessary to create or update authorization
Verified insurance eligibility, benefits and patient liabilities for defined services
Updated patient information on computer system to maintain billing accuracy
Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access.
Admission Director
Atrium Healthcare
02.2018 - 03.2020
Developed and implemented an admissions strategy to increase applicant enrollment
Reviewed patient charts and collected necessary information for intake process
Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
Organized patient data including medical history, insurance information, and test results
Greeted patients upon arrival and coordinated registration processes with other departments
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals
Verified patient eligibility for insurance coverage by contacting insurance carriers and obtaining the necessary authorization numbers
Developed a working knowledge of insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid regulations and requirements.
Intake Specialist
Bachs Healthcare
02.2017 - 02.2018
Assessed patient needs through review of medical records and interviews with patients and their families
Documented all patient contact activities in accordance with agency standards and regulations
Reviewed referral sources for appropriateness prior to admission into program
Answered and logged incoming inquiries via phone, fax and email
Verified insurance eligibility, benefits and patient liabilities for defined services
Received inbound calls to obtain clinical information from providers to create authorizations and referrals
Updated patient information on computer system to maintain billing accuracy
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Front Desk Receptionist
Hope Health System
07.2015 - 02.2017
Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed
Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome
Assisted with scheduling appointments for clients and visitors
Maintained an organized reception area and ensured that all guests were attended to promptly
Managed incoming and outgoing mail, courier services, faxes and other correspondence
Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying and scanning materials
Assisted with preparing reports, presentations and other documents as requested by management staff
Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing the register at the end of each shift
Processed payments from customers using a variety of payment methods including credit cards, checks and money orders
Verified identity documents for new customers before opening accounts in accordance with company policies
Monitored visitor access control systems including issuing identification badges when necessary
Answered multi-line phone system and managed calls by routing to proper extensions or taking messages
Prepared daily shift close reports and balanced cash register to accurately reflect transactions.