Dynamic professional with exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to work independently or collaboratively within teams. Known for adaptability and a proactive approach to challenges, consistently delivering strong results. Demonstrates outstanding problem-solving capabilities while building and maintaining robust relationships with clients and colleagues. Committed to fostering team success and contributing positively to organizational objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Services Coordinator
Sentara LTSS Department
04.2021 - Current
Insurance verification
Forward request and unresolved issues to designated resource by communicating and coordinating with internal departments
Fax approval/denial letters
Reduce denials related to inaccurate insurance information and/or authorization
Ability to effectively reach providers through multiple methods including (but not exclusive to) phone, and email
Verifying home health care benefits for new home health and hospice clients
Administrative functions as needed or assigned, including correspondence and filing
Input pre authorizations for long-term care members using Jiva 6 system and Symphony system
Collaborate with team members to ensure authorizations were correct, and in compliance
Scanning of Letter of Agreements/contracts between Sentara and various hospitals
Outbound calls to providers to ensure accuracy
Answer inbound calls from providers requesting approval letters or update on long term care authorization
Understand, meet, and exceed important key performance indicators
Document using Microsoft excel
Performs all other job functions related to this job
Secretary
Maxim Healthcare/Optima/Sentara
VA Beach, USA
08.2019 - 04.2021
Performed receptionist & operator duties
Administrative functions as needed or assigned, including correspondence and filing
Scanning of documents into MACESS systems
Edit, export, & mail out Optima insurance denial letters
Collaborated with team members to stay in compliance with denial letters
Usage of different systems (Symphony- to attach letters) Wintergrate- to ensure correct customer/facility information)
Greet and assist visitors for medical directors
Patient Registration Technician Otolaryngology
Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters
Norfolk, USA
02.2018 - 07.2019
Scheduled for 6 different providers, on call and in person
Built and maintained relationships with client/ hospital personnel and contracting physicians; resolved issues/conflicts
Coordinate outside communication from clinical providers and facility management with internal departments
Bedside Registration
Provide clerical and secretarial support for the patient access team
Greet, instruct, direct and assist patients and visitors upon arrival to the service area
Collected co-payments, entered authorization data and handled billing inquiries.
Met all performance benchmarks for service quality and efficiency during customer calls.
Responsible for accurate data collection, documentation, and data retrieval with computerized system
Managed front counter, answering phones open and close office
Conducted employee education sessions on standard operating procedures and corporate protocols.
Works collaboratively with various departments on patient access related information
Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed workflow to meet or exceed quality
Performed pre-registration and insurance verification for CHKDHS services.
Operated multiple systems including EPIC and Powerchart to assist patients.
Patient Access Technician
Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughters
Norfolk, VA
06.2017 - 02.2018
Provide clerical and secretarial support for the Patient Access Team.
Greeted, assisted, and guided patients and visitors in the service area.
Enhanced efficiency of revenue cycle by managing insurance verifications, co-payments, authorizations, and billing inquiries.
Responsible for accurate data collection, documentation, and data retrieval with computerized system
Works collaboratively with various departments on patient access related information
Conducts preregistration and imsurance verification for CHKDHS services
Used Various systems to assists patients (EPIC, Powerchart, Patient Access Advisor, Eclipsys)
Provides coverage to assigned registration locations including those outside of primary work location or by task assignment based on operational needs
CITY Carrier Assistant
United States Postal Service
Norfolk, USA
12.2016 - 05.2017
Deliver mail to residences/businesses on designated routes; mail delivered promptly and accurately routing or casing mail in sequence of delivery
Deliver mail by foot or vehicle, 8-10 hours per day, usually 12 or more miles
Provide customers with postal information and change of address cards and other postal forms
Receive and investigate, customers' complaints which increased customer awareness, and satisfaction
Execute excellent customer service in response and resolution to questions and concerns
Obtain customer signatures for special deliveries
Obtains receipts for certified, insured and registered mail
Customer Service/ Cashier/Sales
NINA BEAUTY SUPPLY
Norfolk, USA
09.2010 - 12.2016
Consult with customers for beauty care and make product recommendations, process customer
Payments by cash and credit card
Keep up with trends to provide up to date information to customers
Suggest different items to increase customer satisfaction
Provide information regarding store policies and popular items
Cashier, Sales Associate
BOJANGLES
Norfolk, USA
03.2010 - 06.2010
Consistently provided friendly guest service and heartfelt hospitality
Promptly handled guest concerns and complaints
Demonstrated integrity and honesty while interacting with guests, team members and managers
Respond to all customer inquiries thoroughly and professionally
Operated the drive-through window and sales register quickly and efficiently