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Felecia Worthington

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Detail-oriented Patient Access Representative with extensive medical services background and strong work ethic. Excellent communications skills and empathetic nature enabled achievement of positive outcomes. Dedicated administrative professional well-versed in communication and team building. Knowledgeable in medical terminology and scheduling. Ready to bring 25 years of relevant work experience. Dependable serving diverse needs of patients through active communication and responsive engagement with healthcare services and policymakers. Skilled at analyzing case files and databases to speed up inquiry response times and guide information through appropriate personnel channels. Maintains highest standards of ethics, professionalism and regulatory compliance to ease common stressors and de-escalate potential conflicts.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Paient Access Representive

Ascesnion
Milwaukee, WI
01.2017 - Current
  • Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
  • Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as initial contact point for medical office visits.
  • Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.
  • Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks.
  • Received patient deductibles and co-pay amounts and discussed options to satisfy remainder of patient financial obligations.
  • Identified insurance payment sources and listed payers in proper sequence to establish chain of payment.
  • Explained estimated cost for medical treatments and answered patient questions to promote good understanding of proposed services.
  • Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
  • Kept current with literature and felid advancements to advocate to and for patients.

Patient Access Coordinator

Ascsenion
Milwaukee, WI
04.2021 - Current
  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
  • Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.
  • Contributed to reduction of accounts receivables by adhering to predetermined policies and procedures to recover amounts due from patients.
  • Determined patient financial needs and referred eligible patients to proper county, state or federal agencies to obtain financial assistance.
  • Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
  • Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as initial contact point for medical office visits.
  • Identified insurance payment sources and listed payers in proper sequence to establish chain of payment.
  • Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.

Patient Service Representative 111

Aurora Health Care
Milwaukee, WI
12.2013 - 12.2016
  • Assisted patients in filling out check-in and payment paperwork.
  • Took copayments and compiled daily financial records.
  • Used epic to schedule appointments.
  • Balanced deposits and credit card payments each day.
  • Compiled and reviewed medical charts.
  • Reviewed and corrected claim errors to facilitate smooth processing.
  • Explained plans for treatment and payment options.
  • Reviewed daily care slips for doctors.
  • Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
  • Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
  • Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.
  • Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
  • Worked with patients to ascertain issues and make referrals to appropriate specialists.
  • Recommended service improvements to minimize recurring patient issues and complaints.
  • Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.
  • Kept current with literature and felid advancements to advocate to and for patients.
  • Handled [130] calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns

Scheduling Coordinator

Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
01.2008 - 12.2013
  • Developed strong working relationships with management and executive team through effective scheduling and communication skills.
  • Gathered employee data to develop monthly work schedules, enabling proper staffing for departments for each shift.
  • Set up procedures appointments with customers.
  • Worked with manager and supervisor to plan and coordinate production schedules.
  • Developed and implemented scheduling policies.
  • Scheduled procedures, surgeries and doctor appointments for average of [150] patients per daily.
  • Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Processed and approved all scheduling changes to executive calendars by using epic, Cadence, novell, IDX.
  • Prearranged equipment for production to keep tasks and workers on schedule.
  • Requisitioned materials to restock inventory and obtain goods for office supplies production.

Technician

Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
06.1995 - 05.2008

Perform patient care( Foley Care, Art lines, Hanging Iv bags, etc.

charting vital, glucose, I & O

Assisting with procedures

order supplies

answer phones

Education

Human Services

Ottawa University
Brookfield, WI

High School Diploma -

Milwaukee High School of The Arts
Milwaukee
06.1989

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Insurance Company Knowledge
  • Registration and Admissions
  • Microsoft Access
  • Administrative and Office Support
  • Documenting and Recording Information
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Resolving Problems
  • Team Leadership
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • EPIC EMR
  • Insurance Authorizations
  • Outbound Calling
  • Punctual and Hardworking

Timeline

Patient Access Coordinator

Ascsenion
04.2021 - Current

Paient Access Representive

Ascesnion
01.2017 - Current

Patient Service Representative 111

Aurora Health Care
12.2013 - 12.2016

Scheduling Coordinator

Froedtert Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2013

Technician

Froedtert Hospital
06.1995 - 05.2008

Human Services

Ottawa University

High School Diploma -

Milwaukee High School of The Arts
Felecia Worthington