Passionate and professional employee with customer service, multitasking and business acumen. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Clearance Representative
Corewellhealth
03.2017 - 06.2025
Processed payments using point of sale system software.
Verified insurance coverage for services provided by the facility.
Ensured accuracy of all data entered into computer system.
Performed pre-registration functions such as verifying demographic information, obtaining authorizations, and collecting deposits and co-payments.
Maintained confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Provided assistance to internal departments when needed.
Answered phones promptly in a professional manner.
Managed incoming faxes related to patient registration processes.
Actively participated in team meetings and training sessions.
Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality customer service was delivered.
Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
Verified demographics and insurance information to register patients in computer system.
Communicated financial obligations to patients and collected fees at time of service.
Applied knowledge of payer requirements and utilized on-line eligibility systems to verify patient coverage and policy limitations.
Reviewed eligibility responses to assess patient benefit level and prepare estimates.
Responded to customer questions via telephone and written correspondence regarding insurance benefits, provider contracts, eligibility, and claims.
Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
Patient Access Representative
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
03.2002 - 10.2015
Verified documentation methodically to avoid critical errors impacting care delivery and payments for services.
Cultivated positive relationships with patients to help facility meet satisfaction scores and patients obtain best possible care.
Greeted patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
Processed patient admissions, registrations, transfers, and discharges according to established procedures.
Verified insurance coverage for services provided by the facility.
Collected co-pays and other payments from patients at time of service.
Assisted with scheduling outpatient appointments.
Ensured accuracy of all data entered into computer system.
Scanned documents into electronic medical records system.
Created new patient accounts in EMR system as needed.
Performed pre-registration functions such as verifying demographic information, obtaining authorizations, and collecting deposits and co-payments.
Maintained confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Provided assistance to internal departments when needed.
Answered phones promptly in a professional manner.
Facilitated communication between patients, staff members, and third party payers.
Managed incoming faxes related to patient registration processes.
Actively participated in team meetings and training sessions.
Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality customer service was delivered.
Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
Verified demographics and insurance information to register patients in computer system.
Organized and maintained records by updating and obtaining both personal and financial information from patients.
Registered patients by completing face-to-face interviews to obtain demographic, insurance and medical information.
Obtained necessary signatures for privacy laws and consent for treatment.
Communicated financial obligations to patients and collected fees at time of service.
Applied knowledge of payer requirements and utilized on-line eligibility systems to verify patient coverage and policy limitations.
Explained various admission forms and policies, acquiring signatures for consent.
Processed patient responsibility estimate determined by insurance at pre-registration.
Verified patients' insurance and payment methods during admissions or check-in processes.
Completed registration procedures for patients, expertly inputting information to meet provider, facility and legal requirements.
Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to meet patient needs.
Obtained informed consent and payment documentation from patients and filed in system.
Verified documentation methodically to avoid critical errors impacting care delivery and payments for services.
Cultivated positive relationships with patients to help facility meet satisfaction scores and patients obtain best possible care.
Received patient inquiries or complaints and directed to appropriate medical staff members.
Organized timely and accurate referrals to help patients obtain health care services and access available resources.
Instructed patients on policies and required actions for different types of appointments and procedures.
Counselled patients on potential financial liabilities and payment requirements.
Initiated application processes to add patients to assistance programs at bedside and followed through until completion.
Stayed current on community-based resources and services useful to patients.
Reported liabilities and risk management concerns to supervisor for review.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI
Skills
CRM software expertise
Goal-oriented mindset
Telephone reception
Records Management
Paperwork Processing
Customer Support
Interpersonal Skills
Effective Communication
Professionalism
Teamwork and Collaboration
Reliability
Problem-solving aptitude
Multitasking
Adaptability and Flexibility
Process Improvement
Data entry proficiency
Patient access industry expertise
Certification
CRCR- certified revenue cycle representative- current