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Julie Wilhite

Wenatchee,WA

Summary

Prior Authorization Representative with years of implementing strategies to secure authorizations for clinical procedures. delivering continuous clinical quality improvement. Superb influencing skills to communicate with credibility, tact and diplomacy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Prior authorization specialist II

Central, Washington Hospital
Wenatchee, WA
02.2020 - Current
  • Reviewed prior authorization requests for compliance with hospital policies.
  • Communicated with healthcare providers to gather necessary documentation.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies to confirm patient eligibility for services.

Medical Assistant - Prior Authorization Specialist

Central Washington Hospital
Wenatchee, Washington
02.2020 - Current

I took care of prior authorizations for surgeries, MRIs, CT scans, and occasionally handled prescription medications for neurology department. Duties also include scanning patient information authorizations into media.

  • Reviewed prior authorization requests for accuracy and compliance with guidelines.
  • Communicated with healthcare providers to obtain necessary documentation for approvals.
  • Managed incoming requests in a timely manner to ensure efficient processing.
  • Collaborated with insurance companies to clarify coverage and eligibility issues.
  • Documented interactions and decisions in the electronic health record system accurately.
  • Coordinated with other departments to obtain additional information needed for prior authorization.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage, including eligibility, benefits and authorizations for medical services.
  • Notified ordering providers of denied authorizations.

Medical assistance certified

Wenatchee orthopedics
Wenatchee, WA
06.2015 - 02.2020

I was working with the provider and a PAC, putting in patients taking vitals gathering information for the doctor, helping with procedures, injections,, taking care of paperwork, FMLA Illinois, when needed I would also get the MRIs ready on the computer for the physician to review before starting their day with the necessary paperwork to have a good day and make it successful

Education

Diploma For A Medical Assistant - Trade School For Medical Assisting

National Education Center
Anaheim, CA
02.1985 - 10.1985

Wenatchee High School
Wenatchee, Washington

Skills

  • Prior authorization
  • Eligibility verification
  • Compliance assessment
  • Documentation management

Timeline

Prior authorization specialist II

Central, Washington Hospital
02.2020 - Current

Medical Assistant - Prior Authorization Specialist

Central Washington Hospital
02.2020 - Current

Medical assistance certified

Wenatchee orthopedics
06.2015 - 02.2020

Diploma For A Medical Assistant - Trade School For Medical Assisting

National Education Center
02.1985 - 10.1985

Wenatchee High School
Julie Wilhite