Over 13 years of experience in retail pharmacy, demonstrating strong communication skills and a commitment to meeting organizational needs. Proven ability to work under pressure and adapt to new challenges, enhancing brand reputation. Eager to expand knowledge and skills within the healthcare industry. Consistently organized and detail-oriented in all practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Insurance Specialist
RAYUS Radiology formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI)
Mansfield, TX
12.2021 - Current
Obtain prior authorizations for MRI/CT exams from insurance plans via phone and/or web portal
Obtain authorizations using correct CPT and ICD-10 codes
Follow-up with physicians on denials, P2P reviews, and appeals
Notify patients regarding denials and rescheduling
Processing patient Insurance through Instamed
Advocating for patient's medical history to ensure medical necessity
Front Office Associate
RAYUS Radiology formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI)
Mansfield, TX
10.2020 - 12.2021
Responsible for day-to-day patient interactions in a fast-paced diagnostic imaging facility
Check-in patients
Schedule patients for diagnostic exams: X-rays, CTS, MRIs, and Ultrasounds
Order entry using RIS (patient demographics, diagnostic imaging orders, insurance, clinicals)
Handling Inbound/Outbound calls
Management and filing of paperwork
Processing patient insurance through Instamed
Manage and process patient walk-ins
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
Grand Prairie, TX
03.2008 - 07.2018
Pharmacy technician in a fast pace and high-volume pharmacy.
Lead Pharmacy technician for 5 years from 2009 to 2014: Responsible for scheduling and delegating pharmacy technician/cashier duties to each employee. Managing daily pharmacy operations.
Input/Fill: Collect patient information and demographics. Responsible for accurately and efficiently reading, interpreting, and entering prescriptions into system. Fill prescriptions with the appropriate prescription label attached. Operate multi-line phone system by answering incoming calls and making outgoing calls to doctors, patients, and insurance companies. Transfer calls to appropriate staff.
Insurance/Billing: Process patient insurance upon prescription drop off. Call doctors and/or Insurance if/when patient Insurance requires prior authorization due to non-formulary drugs or other insurance plan requirements.
Commercial ins, Medicaid, and Medicare
Inventory: Place orders for out-of-stock medication and other supplies necessary for the pharmacy by 9pm each night. Rotate stock and restock shelves daily.
File every 100 prescriptions in numerical order by end of day.
Pharmacy Technician
NC On Call Pharmacy
Grand Prairie, TX
05.2016 - 01.2017
Answer calls from long-term care and nursing rehabilitation centers whose patient's needed medication and could not wait for their regular pharmacy to open.
Collect patient information and medications that are needed.
Call 24-hour retail pharmacies to verify medication is in stock.
Fax prescription request to pharmacy.
Follow up with pharmacy on status of prescription order.
Schedule pickup and delivery of medication from pharmacy to nursing facilities.
Follow up with long-term care and nursing rehabilitation centers to verify medication was received.
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Sav-On Pharmacy
Arlington, TX
08.2005 - 04.2007
Collect patient information and demographics.
Check out customers at cash register.
Answer multi-line phone system and delegate calls to appropriate staff.
Place end of the night order.
Become familiar with HIPAA and Pharmacy laws/regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Phoenix, AZ
04.2021
Associate in Science -
Tarrant County College
Arlington, TX
05.2016
Associate in Art -
Tarrant County College
Arlington, TX
05.2014
Skills
Data entry
ICD-10 coding
CPT coding
HIPAA compliance
Electronic medical records (EMR)
Protected health information (PHI)
Microsoft Word and Outlook
Medical terminology expertise
Insurance verification
Phone etiquette and communication
Multitasking abilities
Computer proficiency
Healthcare compliance
Interpersonal communication
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Prescription processing
Inventory management
Supporting pharmacy operations
Certification
National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
Timeline
Insurance Specialist
RAYUS Radiology formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI)
12.2021 - Current
Front Office Associate
RAYUS Radiology formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI)