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Kristine Flaherty

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Verification of Benefits Specialist

Recovery Centers of America
10.2023 - Current
  • Verification of insurance prior to admission from private insurance carriers or Medicare/Medicaid
  • Works collaboratively with the Admissions Office staff, the facility and any other parties to support the desired outcome for the client
  • Uses telephonic systems and online to verify prospective patients benefits.

Verification of Benefits Specialist

Avenues Recovery Center
03.2021 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for documentation and communication of benefits for different levels of care, including co-pays, deductibles, and all other out-of-pocket expenses
  • Completes appropriate payor forms related to notification and authorization
  • Calculates accurate patient financial responsibility.

Verification of Benefits Specialist

Recovery Centers of America
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Verification of insurance prior to admission from private insurance carriers or Medicare/Medicaid
  • Works collaboratively with the Admissions Office staff, the facility and any other parties to support the desired outcome for the client
  • Uses telephonic systems and online to verify prospective patients benefits.

Admissions Coordinator

Livengrin Foundation
02.2019 - 08.2020
  • Maintains a professional relationship with patients, payers and community support representatives
  • Submits accurate and timely professional clinical documentation
  • Supports phone coverage, benefit verification, and other admission functions as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

East Stroudsburg University
01.2018

High School Diploma -

Pennsbury High School
01.2008

Skills

  • Independent judgment and decision making
  • Excellent multi-tasking ability
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and time management skills
  • Skilled at working on computers and different databases
  • Strong ability to work with a unique range of clients
  • Stress management skills
  • Well-versed in insurance
  • Reliable employee
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Benefits Explanation
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Benefits Interpretation

Timeline

Verification of Benefits Specialist

Recovery Centers of America
10.2023 - Current

Verification of Benefits Specialist

Avenues Recovery Center
03.2021 - 10.2023

Verification of Benefits Specialist

Recovery Centers of America
08.2020 - 03.2021

Admissions Coordinator

Livengrin Foundation
02.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science -

East Stroudsburg University

High School Diploma -

Pennsbury High School
Kristine Flaherty