Talented Patient Access Specialist that is skilled at completing daily assignments and contributing to team success. Always willing to take on any task. Adapts quickly to new needs and policies. I am a passionate person who enjoys working closely with the community.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor Intermin Manager
Astria Toppenish Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Over seen Timecards for payroll
Created Scheduled
Patient Access Authorization Specialist
Multicare/Yakima Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Insurance verification
Review internal/external referrals
Prepared and processed authorization forms for various insurance companies, ensuring accuracy of information.
Processed prior authorizations requests within established time frames.
Developed strong relationships with external customers, including insurance providers and medical offices.
Followed up on all outstanding authorizations until they were approved or denied.
Inpatient Notification Team- Notification of Admission to payers for Observation/Inpatients, Submitted/Obtained authorizations for payers. Verified patients eligibility and updated medical records. Provided excellent customer service to patients and providers. Contributed to departmental goals by consistently meeting/exceeding productivity, quality, and services.
Imaging Team/Surgery Team - Excellent customer service, Reached to patient for demographics. Updated EMR, Insurance verification. Proactively collaborated with Office Coordinators/Insurances payers for authorizations.
Optometrist Technician/Reception
McMullin Vision Care
02.2020 - 11.2020
Customer Service
Reviewed/Coordinated referrals
Obtained/Sent medical records
Assisted optometrists in conducting eye exams for patients.
Conducted pre-testing procedures, such as visual acuity and color vision tests.
Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits or referrals to specialists when needed.
Applied payments to accounts.
Optometrist Technician
Zillah Vision
01.2018 - 06.2019
Provided exceptional customer service by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Maintained patient records by updating medical histories and entering exam results into electronic database.
Reviewed/Coordinated Referrals
Operated various optical equipment, such as autorefractors, tonometers, and lensometers.
Wash Alley Operator
Cintas
01.2016 - 01.2018
Yakima Bait Company 2012-2015
Triumph Treatment Center 2010-2012
St Lukes Hospital 2008-2010
Assisted Living Or. 2007-2007
Community Medical Hospital Mt. 2006-2006
Toppenish School District 2004-2006
Dairy Queen Manager 1998-2004
Education
High School -
Toppenish High School
06.1999
Skills
Excellent customer service
Insurance Verification/Authorization knowledge
HIPAA Compliance
Effective communication skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking/Problem-solving Abilities
Certification
Certification: Medical Administrative Assistant Charter College, June 2018