Jarita McKinney
Red Oak,US
Summary
Highly skilled professional with 26 years of experience in registering patients, verifying insurances for inpatient and outpatient accounts, accurately pricing commercial insurances, third party policies, individual insurance policies, as well as Medicare and Medicaid according to the agreed contracts. Also, notified patients of amounts owed and working with them for payment prior to services rendered. I would communicate with over 12 different hospital admitting directors and managers as needed for problem accounts. Proven expertise in obtaining authorizations for patient procedures and tests, scheduling doctor appointments, and effectively communicating with insurance companies. Strong problem-solving skills and working knowledge of contract interpretation and patient billing. Adept at maintaining open lines of communication with patients, insurance companies, and internal teams.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Pricer Preregistration
Hca Parallon
Irving, US
04.1998 - Current
- Managed various accounts in different settings Price patient accounts clinical, same day surgery, inpatient and recurring accounts, also work EXP /PHY accts and 90 Day Flip accounts, utilizing different systems such as: ECARE, PAT Tool, Payment Estimator, Onbase, PODS and Leading Reach, I have used Artiva and Host.
- Demonstrated expertise working with accounts in various Facility Markets such as North Texas, El Paso, Houston, LA, San Antonio, and Austin.
- Undertook a wide range of roles throughout my 26-year HCA Parallon tenure, including Insurance Verification Specialist, Admitting and ER Registration, Precertification Specialist for the Scheduling Department, Bed Board Coordinator and Refunds Department specialist.
Medical Office Assistant
Dr. Charity Simmonds, OBGYN
Dallas, Texas
06.1994 - 10.1997
- Greeted patients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
- Scheduled patient appointments, answered incoming calls, and assisted with inquiries.
- Collected payments from patients for services rendered.
- Verified insurance coverage for each patient visit.
- Triage patients, obtaining vital signs.
- Administered Injections.
- Provided counseling for preventative STDs and use of contraception.
- Assist with In-Office Procedures.
- Supply Inventory
Education
Nursing -
Mountain View Community College
Dallas, TX, US08.2006
Certificate - Medical Assistant
PCI Health Training Center
Dallas, TX05-1993
High School Diploma -
David W. Carter High School
Dallas, TX05-1990
Skills
- Special Projects
- Customer Account Management
- Inquiry Handling
- Payment Processing
- Insurance Verifier
- Patient Scheduling
- Precertification Specialist
- Insurance Liaison
- Insurance Pricer
Workphone
972-748-2830
Timeline
Pricer Preregistration
Hca Parallon
04.1998 - Current
Medical Office Assistant
Dr. Charity Simmonds, OBGYN
06.1994 - 10.1997
Nursing -
Mountain View Community College
Certificate - Medical Assistant
PCI Health Training Center
High School Diploma -
David W. Carter High School