Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Keri Washington

Fort Smith,AR

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-Registration Representative Pre Authorization

Baptist Health
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
  • Monitors incoming patient orders and gathers information needed to complete the pre-authorization and scheduling of an order
  • 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
  • Maintained accurate records of all prior authorization activities in electronic health record systems
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations and maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient information during the prior authorization process
  • Utilized knowledge of medical terminology, CPT codes, ICD-10 codes, and HCPCS codes.


Receptionist

Baptist Health Arkansas
08.2015 - 07.2024

Full Time

40+ hours/week

  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system
  • Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel
  • Maintained an organized front desk area, including managing visitor sign-in process and distributing badges
  • Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing documents, photocopying materials, and preparing correspondence
  • 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
  • Assisted patients with completing necessary forms and provided guidance on financial assistance programs
  • Responded to inquiries from patients regarding appointment scheduling, medical records requests, and general information about the facility
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists or other healthcare facilities as required by physicians' orders
  • Authorized surgical requests in accordance with applicable plan guidelines.

ER Admitting Representative

Mercy Hospital
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
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations
  • 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
11.2012 - 01.2017

Full Time

40+ hours/week

  • Provide general clerical and administrative support
  • Preparing letters and documents, receiving and sorting
  • Assist with data entry and update of relevant database
  • Responsible for evaluation, procession, dissemination and maintenance of all resident admission information
  • Maintain ongoing communication with the facility leadership and clinicians to ensure continual flow of financial information with assigned centers
  • Review all admission and readmission documents
  • Review payor status changed notices, communicates changes to Billing Specialists

Call Center Representative

Answer Fort Smith
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
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
  • Coordinated and scheduled daily shipments, ensuring timely delivery of goods to customers
  • Managed the dispatching software system to assign routes efficiently and optimize driver schedules
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information related to customer orders, pricing agreements, and supplier contracts



Customer Service Representative

Experian Consumer Direct
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.
  • Documented customer interactions and transactions for accurate, up-to-date records.

Education

Diploma -

Northside Senior High
Fort Smith, AR
01.2003

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Advanced Medical Terminology
  • Data Entry 40 WPM
  • Billing
  • Chart Exporting
  • CPT
  • HCPC
  • Triage
  • Patient Care
  • Clinic Flow Management
  • HIPAA
  • EMR

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

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
Keri Washington