To find a full-time remote utilization position that will allow me to utilize all the skills I have acquired over the years of being employed. I am searching for a position within a successful and extraordinary company that is going to increase and challenge my current knowledge.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilization Review Technician
Praesum Healthcare
Lake Worth, FL
01.2015 - Current
I have worked remotely for 7 years.
Trained new employees
Advocate and liaison with patients insurance to coordinate and obtain authorizations for detox and residential levels of care for behavioral health substance
Complete initial pre-certification requests, concurrent reviews and step downs to lower levels of care
Have utilized multiple EMR systems
Write appeal letters for denials
Present all clinical information during case reviews which include medical, medications, and psychosocial stressors
Familiar with ASAM criteria and ICD-10
Manage multiple locations as initial and concurrent reviewer with a census of 20-40 patients per location.
Familiar with microsoft teams
Complete doctor reviews when applicable
Familiar with Salesforce, Navinet, Waystar, Availity, and nextivafax
Submit authorization requests using numerous online insurance portals
Benefit verification
Request single case agreements
Accurate data entry of authorizations
Coordinate directly with facility staff and assist with other facilities
Remain update to date on insurance changes
Effective time management and organization skills
Patient Care Coordinator
Rest Assured Sleep Centers
Annapolis, MD
01.2014 - 09.2014
Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.
Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
Managed sensitive patient information with strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines, maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times.
Completed Insurance verifications/Authorizations
Utilized EMR system, specifically Office Hours Professional & Medisoft Clinical
Answered phones and relayed voicemails to the provider
Created Referrals and orders
Setup CPAP machines and made adjustments to pressures
Billing/Payments/Collections
Handled deposits
Sent Durable Medical Equipment orders
Dictated sleep studies and transferred studies
Medical records request
Medical Receptionist/Phone Room Supervisor/Medical Assistant