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Keri Washington

Fort Smith,AR

Summary

Experienced medical support professional prepared for responsibilities of this role. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Skilled in patient scheduling, electronic health records management, and medical billing. Valued for reliability, communication skills, and ability to meet evolving needs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Department of Veterans Affairs
Fort Smith, AR
03.2025 - Current

Full Time

40+ hours/week

  • Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling to optimize clinic workflows.
  • Reviews patient records, physician orders/consults, completing basic eligibility review for Community Care benefits
  • Establishes and maintains good relations with veterans, their families, and others to promote an understanding of hospital system/activities, rules of eligibility and create an atmosphere conducive to quality care.
  • Acts as receptionist and communications' coordinator for the DOM or inpatient units, receiving numerous visits, telephone calls and messages from patient's families, friends and co-workers. Capable of handling each visitor or caller promptly and courteously, in accordance with provisions of the Privacy and Release of Information Act of 2002

Pre-Registration Representative Pre Authorization

Baptist Health
Fort Smith, AR
07.2024 - Current

Full Time

40+ hours /week

  • Verify/review the information received, communicate with the patient's provider/pharmacy if additional information is needed, and facilitate the clinical
  • Verifying initial and ongoing payer authorization and eligibility of home care services
  • Reviewed and processed prior authorization requests for medical procedures, medications, and durable medical equipment
  • Verified patient eligibility and insurance coverage to ensure compliance with payer guidelines
  • Communicated with insurance companies to obtain approval or denial decisions for prior authorization requests

Receptionist

Baptist Health Arkansas
Van Buren, AR
08.2015 - 07.2024

Full Time

40+ hours/week

  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system
  • Assisted with administrative tasks
  • Trained new receptionists on office procedures and protocols to ensure consistent service delivery across shifts
  • Surgery scheduling
  • Managed patient registration process, ensuring accurate and timely collection of demographic and insurance information

ER Admitting Representative

Mercy Hospital
Fort Smith
03.2017 - 01.2018

Full Time

50+ hours/week

  • Efficiently registered and admitted patients, ensuring accurate and complete demographic information
  • Verified insurance coverage and obtained necessary authorizations for medical services
  • Assisted in the collection of co-pays, deductibles, and outstanding balances at the time of registration
  • Updated patient records as needed, including changes in contact information or insurance coverage

Ancillary Processor

Golden Living
Fort Smith, AR
11.2012 - 01.2017

Full Time

40+ hours/week

  • Provide general clerical and administrative support
  • Preparing letters and documents, receiving and sorting
  • Review all admission and readmission documents
  • Review payor status changed notices, communicates changes to Billing Specialists

Call Center Representative

Answer Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
01.2014 - 02.2015

Part Time

25 hours/week

  • Handled a high volume of inbound customer calls
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving complaints, and ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Implemented effective strategies to de-escalate challenging situations with upset or irate customers while maintaining professionalism at all times
  • Managed multiple communication channels including phone calls, emails, live chat support etc
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive customer information according to established data protection guidelines

Customer Service Rep

AT&T
Little Rock, AR
05.2009 - 03.2010

Full Time

40 hours/week

  • Managed a high volume of incoming customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing and resolving customer issues and concerns
  • Assisted customers with product selection, order placement, and tracking shipments
  • Processed returns and exchanges according to company policies and procedures

Customer Service Representative

Experian Consumer Direct
Van Buren, AR
03.2007 - 08.2007

Part time

32 hours/week

  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Managed high volume of incoming calls and emails, consistently meeting or exceeding performance metrics for response time and resolution
  • Proactively reached out to customers who had unresolved issues or complaints to ensure their concerns were addressed promptly and satisfactorily
  • Demonstrated strong product knowledge
  • Maintained a calm demeanor during challenging interactions with upset or dissatisfied customers while actively listening to their concerns and finding appropriate solutions
  • Handled sensitive customer information with discretion, adhering to strict data privacy regulations at all times.

Education

Diploma -

Northside Senior High
Fort Smith, AR
05-2003

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Advanced Medical Terminology
  • Data Entry 40 WPM
  • Billing
  • Chart Exporting
  • CPT
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Patient communication
  • Organizational growth
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • BLS Certification, 06/01/23, 06/30/25
  • CPR/ AED Certification, 06/01/23, 06/30/25
  • CCMA Certification, 11/01/23, Present

Timeline

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2025 - Current

Pre-Registration Representative Pre Authorization

Baptist Health
07.2024 - Current

ER Admitting Representative

Mercy Hospital
03.2017 - 01.2018

Receptionist

Baptist Health Arkansas
08.2015 - 07.2024

Call Center Representative

Answer Fort Smith
01.2014 - 02.2015

Ancillary Processor

Golden Living
11.2012 - 01.2017

Customer Service Rep

AT&T
05.2009 - 03.2010

Customer Service Representative

Experian Consumer Direct
03.2007 - 08.2007

Diploma -

Northside Senior High