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KIMBERLY ECHAVARRIA

Coatesville,PA

Summary

Resourceful and dedicated individual with strong organizational skills exceeding all expectations in a safe and timely manner. I am a detail-oriented team player with leadership experience. I possess the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Precertification Specialist

PentaHealth
05.2024 - Current
  • Conducted thorough follow-ups with insurance companies, ensuring timely receipt of authorization numbers for approved services.
  • Contributed extensively to departmental goals through consistent achievement of individual performance benchmarks related to precertification accuracy and timeliness.
  • Nurtured strong professional relationships with insurance representatives, fostering a collaborative atmosphere during negotiations on behalf of patients.
  • Elevated patient satisfaction by offering compassionate guidance and support during the often-stressful precertification process.
  • Expedited treatment commencement by promptly acquiring authorizations for medically necessary services within required timeframes.
  • Resolved discrepancies with client applications to verify eligibility.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.

Bus Driver

Krapf School Bus
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.

Licensed Practical Nurse

PentaHealth Primary Care
03.2019 - 05.2023
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Manager

PentaHealth Today
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Gateway Primary Care
09.2016 - 11.2018
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

Education

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
05.2023

Spanish - Spanish

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
09.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Chester County Intermediate Unit Practical Nursing
12.2015

Business Administration - Business Administration

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
06.2008

Skills

  • EMR Systems
  • Prior Authorization Knowledge
  • Insurance Verification Expertise
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Task Delegation and Supervision
  • Medication Administration
  • Immunization Administration
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • HIPAA Protocols
  • Patient Triaging

Certification

CPR

Timeline

Precertification Specialist

PentaHealth
05.2024 - Current

Bus Driver

Krapf School Bus
01.2024 - 04.2024

Manager

PentaHealth Today
05.2022 - 01.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

PentaHealth Primary Care
03.2019 - 05.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Gateway Primary Care
09.2016 - 11.2018

Spanish - Spanish

Delaware County Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Chester County Intermediate Unit Practical Nursing

Business Administration - Business Administration

Delaware County Community College

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Delaware County Community College

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