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Heather Waddell

Shelby Township,MI

Summary

Medical Receptionist Detail-oriented and computer-savvy medical receptionist with a patient-focused approach. Anticipates physician and practice needs while efficiently handling office and administrative tasks. Skilled in processing patient check-in/check-out, verifying insurance, and managing appointment scheduling and medical billing.

Insurance Referral Specialist Experienced Insurance Referral and Authorizations professional responsible for monitoring incoming patient calls and orders to gather necessary information for pre-authorization/referrals. Ensured patients had access to specialty healthcare providers under their insurance prior to appointments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Medical Receptionist & Referral Specialist

Alliance Health Professionals
Shelby Township, MI
10.2021 - Current
  • Greeted patients, verified insurance information and collected copays.
  • Scheduled appointments, managed patient records and updated medical histories.
  • Processed incoming referral requests for medical services and submitted them to the appropriate insurance companies for authorization.
  • Verified insurance eligibility for referred services using online databases and contacted insurers directly when needed.

Conflict Information Specialist & Record Services

Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn LLP
Detroit, MI
07.2015 - 03.2020
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of all documents and files.
  • Prepared, sorted and indexed documents for data entry into the computer system.
  • Scanned and uploaded documents into the database in accordance with established procedures.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends, patterns and relationships in support of management decisions.
  • Researched, evaluated, and synthesized complex information from a variety of sources.
  • Created detailed reports on data analysis findings for senior management review.

Front Desk Medical Receptionist

Bay Area Family Physicians
New Baltimore, MI
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Scheduled appointments, managed patient records and updated medical histories.
  • Answered incoming calls, addressed inquiries and routed messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Monitored appointment schedules to ensure timely arrival of patients for their scheduled visits.

Front Desk Medical Receptionist

Advanced Physical Therapy
Southfield, MI
11.2012 - 12.2013
  • Greeted patients, verified insurance information and collected copays.
  • Scheduled appointments, managed patient records and updated medical histories.
  • Prepared and maintained accurate medical charts for each patient visit.
  • Answered incoming calls, addressed inquiries and routed messages to appropriate personnel.

Education

Phlebotomy Program -

Medright Inc.
11.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant Program -

Macomb County Community College
11.2011

Skills

  • Medical Office Procedures
  • Front Desk Reception
  • Patient Relations
  • Scheduling Appointments
  • Insurance Verifications
  • Blue Care Network Global Referrals
  • Tricare Insurance Authorizations
  • HIPPA Rules and Regulations
  • Financial Transactions
  • Physician Support
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • EPIC Software
  • NexGen
  • Raintree System
  • Record Services
  • Search Criteria
  • Conflict Information
  • Check-in management
  • Payment Collection
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Call handling

Timeline

Front Desk Medical Receptionist & Referral Specialist

Alliance Health Professionals
10.2021 - Current

Conflict Information Specialist & Record Services

Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn LLP
07.2015 - 03.2020

Front Desk Medical Receptionist

Bay Area Family Physicians
01.2014 - 01.2015

Front Desk Medical Receptionist

Advanced Physical Therapy
11.2012 - 12.2013

Phlebotomy Program -

Medright Inc.

Certified Nursing Assistant Program -

Macomb County Community College
Heather Waddell