Adhered to HIPAA regulations when dealing with confidential patient information.
Assessed potential referral delays due to lack of prior authorization from insurance carriers.
Advised referring physicians on changes made to insurance policies that may affect their ability to refer patients.
Called insurance companies to confirm coverage of procedures and services requested by referring physician.
Collaborated with clinical staff to ensure accuracy of all documentation associated with referrals.
Ensured that all referral activities were compliant with applicable regulations.
Facilitated communication between relevant parties involved in the referral process.
Monitored status updates on referred cases from third party vendors.
Processed authorization requests from referring physicians in a timely manner.
Verified insurance eligibility prior to performing tests in order to ensure timely payment from providers.
Information Referral Specialist Coordinator
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Wyandotte, MI
04.2021 - 12.2022
Served as the first point of contact for escalated issues and for clients requiring a higher degree of expertise or discretion to resolve their specific issues.
Audited files to ensure compliance.
Trained new employees and provide technical assistance to problems.
Provided support in various capacities to other Wayne Metro departments to achieve departmental/organizational goals.
Maintained a positive attitude towards assigned work, clients, and staff, and a willingness to work with others.
Answered 70+ inbound calls per day and directed to designated individuals or departments.
Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions.
Evaluated customer account information to assess current issues and determine potential solutions.
Direct Service Specialist
Robert Half (Wayne Metro Com. Action Agency)
Detroit, MI
05.2020 - 07.2020
Interviewed clients to obtain information to make eligibility determinations.
Processed clients for assistance and verified documentation.
Reviewed an evaluated clients' circumstances to determine if they meet program eligibility
requirements.
Maintained accurate files by processing application, keeping case files current and responding to client inquires and complaints.
Speciman Processor
Robert Half (St. John Hosp. Lab)
Grosse Pointe, MI
07.2019 - 09.2019
Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
Complied with applicable laws and regulations, and company procedures and policies.
Disposed of specimens more than seven days old.
Verified, Labeled and numbering specimens, and preparing aliquots.
Preformed data entry and tracked specimens.
Prepared specimens for testing, analysis or shipment to outside laboratories.
Attendance Clerk
Advanced Educational Staffing
Southfield, MI
04.2019 - 06.2019
Gathered attendance data for all classrooms and uploaded into school’s database daily
Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
Welcomed visitors to main office and asked questions in effort to determine how to best serve their needs
Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel, in addition to providing information to resolve inquiries and bolster customer satisfaction
Managed and anticipated clerical needs of supervisor and school staff, including copying, faxing and file management
Registered Medical Assistant
Dr. Rebecca Williams PLLC
Southfield, MI
09.2016 - 07.2018
Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare
Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files
Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues
Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families
Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations
Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions