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Karen Hargett

Palm Coast,FL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Insurance Verification Authorization Specialist

Multicare Health Systems
09.2010 - 05.2024
  • Responsible for identifying and securing financial resources for complex, high dollar, outpatient testing, including authorizations, referrals, benefits and estimates for anticipated healthcare services.
  • Prepared and processed authorization requests for various insurance companies within established timeframes, ensuring accuracy of information.
  • Served as subject matter expert for Pet scans.
  • Optimized workflow processes through effective communication between departments regarding authorization needs and statuses.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees to improve productivity.
  • Developed training workflows for Medicare Facet Injections for WPS.
  • Created workflows for various departments and trained employees when additional hospitals were merged into the main work queue.
  • Assisted with conducting interviews and helped with the hiring process.

Imaging Services Representative II

Auburn Diagnostic Imaging Services
02.2010 - 08.2010
  • Provided excellent customer service to a variety of clients by answering inquiries and scheduling diagnostic tests for patients based on physician orders.
  • Developed a strong understanding of various radiology procedures and their prerequisites, allowing for accurate scheduling and patient education.
  • Ensured that all required pre-appointment documentation was complete, reducing last-minute cancellations due to missing paperwork or information gaps.

Front Desk Receptionist

East Hill Foot & Ankle Clinic
04.2008 - 08.2009
  • Greeted and welcomed visitors in a professional manner while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients & conducted reminder calls.

Office Manager

Bodine Enterprises
10.2002 - 12.2006
  • Responsible for renting warehouse, office, residential, and mini storage spaces
  • Maintained accurate records of all tenant occupancy and updated vacancy lists for staff members
  • Oversaw/trained the Mini Storage Manager and collaborated daily with the Field Manager
  • Mailed invoices, collected monthly rental fees, monitored past due accounts, organized and conducted auctions
  • Assisted with the creation and production of marketing materials, including brochures and radio advertisement
  • Organized and maintained records for new builds
  • Worked closely with subcontractors to obtain estimates and maintain contract deadlines

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology: Law, Society, & Social Policy

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
03.2001

Skills

  • Certified Healthcare Access Associate CHAA 41414
  • Microsoft Office
  • EPIC
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Waystar
  • OHP, Availity, AIM, UHC
  • L&I/Workers Comp
  • PET Scan Specialist
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare ABN
  • Prior authorization processing
  • ICD-10/CPT Code knowledge

Timeline

Insurance Verification Authorization Specialist

Multicare Health Systems
09.2010 - 05.2024

Imaging Services Representative II

Auburn Diagnostic Imaging Services
02.2010 - 08.2010

Front Desk Receptionist

East Hill Foot & Ankle Clinic
04.2008 - 08.2009

Office Manager

Bodine Enterprises
10.2002 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology: Law, Society, & Social Policy

University of Washington
Karen Hargett