Keri Schwarz
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lakeland,LA
Summary
Adept at blending compassionate care with rigorous healthcare standards, I enhanced family well-being and streamlined MedSave USA's claims process, reducing denials through meticulous coding and documentation. My strong ethics and organizational skills foster teamwork and ensure HIPAA compliance, demonstrating my commitment to excellence in patient and administrative care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Family Members
Lakeland, Florida
09.2015 - Current
- Improved family outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
Medical Claims Examiner Manager
MedSave USA
Lakeland, Florida
06.2008 - 09.2015
- Reviewed and processed medical claims for accuracy and completeness according to established guidelines.
- Based payment or denials of medical claims upon well-established criteria for claims processing.
- Evaluated pending claims to identify and resolve problems blocking auto-adjudication.
- Maintained updated knowledge of changes in healthcare regulations impacting claims processing.
- Developed strategies for reducing denials due to incorrect coding or lack of supporting documentation.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance by maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information.
- Participated in process improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining workflow processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Healthcare Admin
Webber International University
Babson Park, FL05-2025
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong ethics
- Flexible schedule
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- President of B.S.O.T.A program.
Timeline
Caregiver
Family Members
09.2015 - Current
Medical Claims Examiner Manager
MedSave USA
06.2008 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Healthcare Admin
Webber International University
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