Seeking a position that fully utilizes experience, training, skills, and energy to contribute to profitability, teamwork, and overall company success. Committed to continuously developing and applying knowledge to effectively support organizational requirements and enhance functionality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Grievance and Appeals Specialist
CVS CAREMARK
06.2022 - Current
Research and resolve member complaints ensuring compliance with Grievance and Appeals policies and procedures
Maintain grievance and appeals case files in database
Effectively communicate with members and providers verbally and in writing
Prepare summaries and write resolution letters for members, which include summarizing member complaints and steps taken to resolve complaints in clear and grammatically correct language
Credentialing Coordinator
BroadPath
09.2023 - 08.2024
Credential providers into Medicare
Infusion Coordinator Manager
Articularis Healthcare
09.2021 - 06.2022
I supervised coordinators in inputing incoming prior authorizations, patient information, and eligibility data accurately and timely into the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
I reviewed requests and clinical packets to ensure all necessary information is included and accurate
I ensured verification of insurance benefits and prior authorization for each patient and secure predeterminations if prior authorizations have not been obtained
I ensured prior authorization and pre-determination communications regarding status/receiving request and submitting appeal and peer-to-peer letters
I maintain the online share file so all information is entered and current and accurate
I ensured enrollment of patients with Pharmaceutical Copay Assist Programs per eligibility requirements
Provider Enrollment Specialist
Beacon Health Options
11.2016 - 09.2021
Perform primary source verification of all credentialing requirements: education, training, experience, certification and licensing
Verify provider state licenses, DEA certificates, malpractice insurance and any other expirable documents
Communicate appointment, reappointment, clinical privileging decisions and changes to providers and internal/external parties, as required
Access external databases to obtain required documents necessary to complete credentialing applications
Populate, maintain and update credentialing database to ensure accountability for the integrity of the information entered in the system
Research provider requests for demographic data maintenance to validate accuracy of change request and/or if more information may be needed
Interact with provider to close information gaps where necessary
Respond to provider inquiries (Network Assistance Form tickets) spanning several types of inquiries (ex: status of their application)
Provider Enrollment Manager
ValueOptions Federal Services, Inc
02.2006 - 11.2016
Manage the provider application / onboarding process and workflow within internal systems, ensuring information is collected and documented against workflow standards
Ensure all systems coordinate at all times
Ensure accuracy of our provider applications, inquiry responses, and all corresponding data by engaging in related review and audit processes
Keep inventory on all system, contractual, compliance standard and policy change
Accurately process newly credentialed, re-credentialed and terminated providers updates
Independently plan, organize and complete tasks successfully for team members 8+
Obtained accurate verification of provider demographic information for monthly APD reporting with audits, verifications, and obtaining information needed for credentialing process as needed
I was responsible for achieving production volume standards as defined by department management, and I focused on specific aspects of the provider application / inquiry / data integrity processes (as defined by management)
Education
Associates - Science
Jacksonville State College
Jacksonville, FL
Georgetown High School -
Georgetown High School
Georgetown, SC
01.1998
Skills
EMR Systems
Epic
ICD-10
Insurance Verification
Medical Records
Triage
Data Analysis
Medical Coding
ICD-9
Medical Scheduling
Medical Billing
Employee Orientation
CPT Coding
Transcription
Patient Care
Hospital Experience
Customer service
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Analysis skills
HCPCS
Supervising experience
Documentation review
Inpatient
Pivot tables
Employment & labor law
Negotiation
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer