Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Dusti Austin

Dusti Austin

Spring,TX

Summary

Experienced Medical Front Office Supervisor who is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist position that will benefit from 6 year of verification experience in a specialty medical office as well as prior authorizations and referrals for HMOs, PPOs & government policies.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Front Office Supervisor

Elite Dermatology
06.2020 - 03.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations of front desk personnel for a dermatologist clinic, seeing anywhere from 90-140 patients daily with 3 providers in office.
  • Verified insurance benefits for 60+ patients daily, including PPO's, HMO's and government policies.
  • Communicated with insurances companies via phone or portals to obtain referrals and prior authorization requirements for upcoming surgical procedures, ensured patients receive estimates for prior to services being rendered.
  • Reduced errors in billing by accurately maintaining patient records with updated insurance information.
  • Improved communication between medical staff and patients by explaining insurance benefits and financial responsibilities.
  • Trained and managed new and established front desk personnel, ensuring they adhere to HIPPA policy and procedures.
  • Resolved patients concerns regarding medical benefits and billing inquiries

Medical Receptionist

Pediatric and Adolescents Center of NW Houston
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing with e-clinical works EMR system
  • Obtained patients insurance, demographic and health information to keep information current
  • Verified insurance benefits, processed payments and scheduled patient follow up appointments for over 60 patients daily
  • Managed multi-line phone systems and pleasantly greeted patients
  • Transcribed phone messages and distributed to the correct personnel
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients
  • Communicated with insurance companies to obtain correct patient benefits.

Education

Associate of Applied Arts -

Lone Star College
Houston, TX
06.2016

Skills

  • Medical Insurance Verification (6 years)
  • Medical Insurance Authorization (4 years)
  • Referral Verification (4 years)
  • Dermatology (4 years)
  • Pediatrics (2 years)
  • Patient Scheduling (6 years)
  • Medical Terminology (6 years)
  • EMR Systems (6 years)
  • Modmed(EMA) (4 years)
  • ECW (2 years)

Certification

HIPPA

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Front Office Supervisor

Elite Dermatology
06.2020 - 03.2024

Medical Receptionist

Pediatric and Adolescents Center of NW Houston
08.2018 - 06.2020

Associate of Applied Arts -

Lone Star College
Dusti Austin