Hospice Coordinator and healthcare specialists experience for over 15 years. Highest education associate degree in healthcare management
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health Information Resource Specialist 1
Trinity Health
Columbus, Ohio
10.2022 - Current
Providing indexing for Trinity Health Systems, documentation for any missing patient information working in back end of EMR systems
Faxing physician orders for specialist offices for medical procedures
Working in Epic and OnBase systems for the best patient care
Document management working specialty, primary care offices. Working with release of information, medical release, labs and physician orders.
Managed approximately 130 incoming emails and faxes per day from patients, providers and other outside providers.
Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by conducting regular staff training sessions and implementing privacy policies within the organization.
Improved patient data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and updating electronic health records.
Increased departmental accuracy rates through regular quality assurance checks on coded diagnoses and procedures.
Hospice Intake Coordinator
Trinity Health
Columbus, Ohio
10.2020 - 10.2022
Managed, scheduled all nurses and STNA staff for daily home hospice, death visits
Ordering durable medical equipment supplies and equipment for patients home to be delivered through portals, incoming hospice referrals through hospitals
Provider scheduling for nurse practitioners for insurance face to face approval or denial initial, start of care visits.
Staying in communication with all nurses' physicians as well as nurse practitioners per teams app and phone.
Ordering medical supplies through Cardinal Health portals for hospice, palliative care patients
Completing scheduling for upcoming days/weeks/weekend staffing of 15
Responsible for daily reports via census, follow-ups
Following up on prior authorizations for hospice and durable medical equipment billing.
Documented patient medical information, case histories, and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records.
Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
Care Manager Specialist
Orthopedic One
Hilliard, Ohio
09.2018 - 04.2020
Processing medical authorizations for orthopedic surgery, joint injections, physical therapy any procedures done and or imaging studies
Completing BWC prior AUTH's through workers compensation
Responsible for processing insurance appeals
Receiving benefits for determination, giving clinical information to clinical nurses for prior authorizations
Submitting cases via insurance portals and third parties
Working as a patient advocate for our patient's and patient's rights
Maintained detailed records in compliance with agency standards and regulations.
Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
Evaluated clients progress and adjusted service plans to address areas of concern.
Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
Prior Authorization Specialist
PriorAuthNow
Columbus, Ohio
06.2017 - 06.2018
Improved provider satisfaction with timely communications regarding authorization status updates.
Contributed to policy updates by providing feedback on common challenges encountered during authorization process.
Monitored pending cases closely, proactively following up on outstanding documentation needed for successful approval outcomes.
Maintained organized records and up-to-date files for all completed and pending authorization requests, ensuring easy access during audits or reviews.
Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.'Enhanced communication between healthcare providers and insurance companies, ensuring prompt resolution of issues related to prior authorizations.
Improved patient outcomes by expediting authorization process for urgent and life-saving treatments.
Reached out to insurance carriers to obtain prior authorization for testing and procedures.