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Kimberley Williams

Lake Saint Louis,MO

Summary

Remote Medical Scheduler with extensive experience at St. Luke's Hospital, specializing in insurance verification and prior authorizations. Demonstrated success in improving patient care through effective communication and strong organizational skills. Skilled in managing high-volume call center operations, ensuring timely scheduling and resolution of inquiries. Dedicated to providing exceptional service in fast-paced environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Secretary

St. Luke's Hospital
Chesterfield, MO
10.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated patient appointments for multiple providers, ensuring efficient workflows.
  • Executed administrative scheduling tasks, emphasizing accuracy and timeliness.
  • Managed high-volume communications via phone, email, and secure messaging.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
  • Collaborated with scheduling managers and office administrators to achieve departmental goals.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills and self-motivation while working independently in a remote setting.

Scheduled, rescheduled, and canceled patient appointments while coordinating with healthcare providers.

Prior Authorization Specialist

SSM Health
Saint Peters, MO
11.2020 - 10.2022
  • Obtained prior authorizations for diagnostic imaging including stress tests, sleep studies, MRI, vascular studies, ablations, catheterizations, and durable medical equipment.
  • Secured insurance approvals for prescription medications, IV infusions, and specialty appointments.
  • Managed inbound/outbound calls with patients, providers, and insurance companies.
  • Completed denials, appeals, and documentation for peer-to-peer reviews.

Prior Authorization Specialist

St. Louis Heart & Vascular
St. Louis, MO
12.2010 - 02.2020
  • Obtained authorizations for 18 cardiologists for procedures: echocardiograms, stress tests, MRI, sleep studies, catheterizations, and outpatient surgeries.
  • Verified insurance benefits and documented authorization requirements.
  • Managed high-volume call center duties and scheduled appointments.
  • Completed appeals, handled denials, and coordinated referrals.

Education

High School Diploma - Basics

Sikeston Sr. High School
Sikeston, MO
12.1989

Skills

  • Insurance verification and prior authorizations
  • Medical billing and coding
  • Patient care and customer service
  • Medical scheduling and records management
  • EMR systems proficiency
  • High-volume call center experience
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Time management skills
  • Self-motivation and adaptability
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication skills

Additional Responsibilities

  • Coordinated schedules for 15+ physicians.
  • Managed high-volume call center workflow.
  • Scheduled outpatient surgeries, MRIs, ultrasounds, breast exams, and infusion appointments.

Timeline

Medical Secretary

St. Luke's Hospital
10.2022 - Current

Prior Authorization Specialist

SSM Health
11.2020 - 10.2022

Prior Authorization Specialist

St. Louis Heart & Vascular
12.2010 - 02.2020

High School Diploma - Basics

Sikeston Sr. High School
Kimberley Williams
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