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LaTasha Robinson

LaTasha Robinson

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Healthcare Attendant

CDS
10.2021 - Current
  • Provided assistance to nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care services
  • Administered medications according to physician instructions while documenting all medication administration activities
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress and provide updates to medical staff as needed
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills by managing multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality of care
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations including HIPAA privacy laws when handling confidential patient data

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Consumer Engagement Rep / Patient Care Coordinator

Humana / Specialty Pharmacy
11.2021 - 03.2023


  • Responded to customer questions via telephone and written correspondence regarding insurance benefits, provider contracts, eligibility, and claims.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
  • Gathered information, assessed and fulfilled callers' needs and educated on important policies and procedures.
  • Investigated insurance claims denials and appeals.
  • Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
  • Entered patient demographic and insurance data into electronic medical record system.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Programs including Words, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills by managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment utilizing several systems such as CRM, ScriptMed, RxNova, Teams, One Note, Five9, LaunchPad, Sure Script, Specialty Drug List
  • Throughout the course of shift
  • Generated leads through cold calling prospective clients or attending networking events
  • Analyzed insurance benefits, coverage limitations, network restrictions, and other factors related to prior authorization requests
  • Applies medical necessity guidelines, determines coverage, complete eligibility verification, identify discrepancies and applies all cost containment measures to assist in the claim adjudication process
  • Proofs claim or referral submission to determine, review or apply appropriate guidelines, coding, member identification process, diagnosis and pre-coding requirements
  • Experience taking Eligibility, Benefit, and EAP calls
  • Collaborated with colleagues across departments to ensure that patient needs were met promptly
  • Delivered personalized customer service relating to questions and promptly resolved basic problems on customer accounts
  • Respond to telephone inquiries and complaints following standard operating procedures
  • Respond to inquiries from customers and provide superior customer service.


Quality Documentation Specialist

Nuance Communications
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managed electronic files and archives to keep transcripts organized and accessible.
  • Transcribed sensitive documents with complete confidentiality.
  • Verified medical terminology and codes to deliver accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Communicated with healthcare providers to clarify information and resolve issues.
  • Protected patient rights by maintaining medical and financial information confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
  • Assist physicians with procedure set-ups, patient procedures, and examinations.

Lead Psychiatric Technician

The Harris Center for Mental Health
03.2014 - 07.2021
  • Review and analyze multiple complex policies and coverage part
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Verified insurance coverage for medications before dispensing them
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Programs including Words, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc
  • Strong communication, and presentation skills with the ability to share subject matter information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Accurately transcribed physician orders, instructions and verbal orders into the electronic medical record
  • Demonstrated strong time management skills while working on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy environment
  • Exhibited excellence in medical terminology and billing and coding knowledge in documentation
  • Assisted physicians with procedure set-ups, patient procedures, and examinations
  • Protected patient rights by maintaining medical and financial information confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
  • Documents all patient interactions in a concise manner that is compliant with documentation requirements
  • Work under supervision of nursing staff to provide direct care services to Pt with mental illness and substance abuse
  • Engaged with clients with varied mental health diagnoses including schizophrenia, personality disorders, substance use disorders, body image and eating disorders, as well as suicidal and homicidal ideation
  • Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths
  • Utilized appropriate interventions for de-escalating violent behaviors exhibited by patients
  • Educated patients regarding mental illness diagnosis, symptoms management techniques and available resources
  • Coordinate and supervise daily/weekly/monthly activities of a team members
  • Identify and resolve operational problems using defined processes, expertise and judgment
  • Demonstrated success in building relationships with clients and providing emotional support
  • Facilitated care and treatment via scheduling, information sharing and case coordination.

Medical Technician

GEO Group/ Southeast Transitional
03.2010 - 07.2014
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress and documentation of all contacts with clients
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patient health status to nursing supervisor
  • Accepted clinical phone calls to answer medical questions at request of patients and physicians
  • Correctly dispensed medications to patients in accordance with facility protocols
  • Managed medication cart for complete, up-to-date supplies and quality control
  • Complied with all state laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians
  • Prepared and dispensed medications as prescribed by physicians, accurately and in a timely manner
  • Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records
  • Advised customers on the best course of action for filing a successful claim based on individual circumstances
  • Performed quality assurance reviews on submitted documentation to verify accuracy and completeness prior to processing the claim
  • Communicated effectively with customers via phone, email, or written correspondence regarding questions about their benefits or claim status
  • Handles phone and written inquiries related to requests for pre-approval/pre-authorization, reconsiderations, or appeals
  • Trains and mentors claim benefit specialists to Make outbound calls to obtain required information for claim or reconsideration
  • Applies medical necessity guidelines, determines coverage, completes eligibility verification, identifies discrepancies, and applies all cost containment measures to assist in the claim adjudication process.

Sr Claim Benefit Specialist

East Houston Hospital
07.2006 - 08.2011
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress and documentation of all contacts with clients
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patient health status to nursing supervisor
  • Accepted clinical phone calls to answer medical questions at request of patients and physicians
  • Correctly dispensed medications to patients in accordance with facility protocols
  • Managed medication cart for complete, up-to-date supplies and quality control
  • Complied with all state laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians
  • Prepared and dispensed medications as prescribed by physicians, accurately and in a timely manner
  • Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records
  • Advised customers on the best course of action for filing a successful claim based on individual circumstances
  • Performed quality assurance reviews on submitted documentation to verify accuracy and completeness prior to processing the claim
  • Communicated effectively with customers via phone, email, or written correspondence regarding questions about their benefits or claim status
  • Handles phone and written inquiries related to requests for pre-approval/pre-authorization, reconsiderations, or appeals
  • Trains and mentors claim benefit specialists to Make outbound calls to obtain required information for claim or reconsideration
  • Applies medical necessity guidelines, determines coverage, completes eligibility verification, identifies discrepancies, and applies all cost containment measures to assist in the claim adjudication process.

Education

B.A in Business Management -

Ohio Christian University

Medical Assistant Diploma in Healthcare Administration -

National Institute of Technology
Houston, Texas

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Behavioral Science - Candidate

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2028

Skills

  • Data entry
  • HIPPA Policies
  • Medical Terminology
  • Insurance Verification
  • Strong communication
  • Experience providing quality customer service
  • Scheduling
  • Filing and Documentation
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Specialty Pharmacy Knowledge
  • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to multitask and balance goals and priorities effectively in a highly
  • Electronic Health Records/ EPIC
  • Active Listening
  • Production environment
  • Medicaid & Medicare
  • Claim processing
  • Prior eligibility and enrollment experience
  • Customer Service
  • Case Management
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Certification

  • Notary Public in the State of Texas
  • Member of National Notary Association
  • Medical Assistant

Timeline

Consumer Engagement Rep / Patient Care Coordinator

Humana / Specialty Pharmacy
11.2021 - 03.2023

Healthcare Attendant

CDS
10.2021 - Current

Quality Documentation Specialist

Nuance Communications
06.2021 - 01.2022

Lead Psychiatric Technician

The Harris Center for Mental Health
03.2014 - 07.2021

Medical Technician

GEO Group/ Southeast Transitional
03.2010 - 07.2014

Sr Claim Benefit Specialist

East Houston Hospital
07.2006 - 08.2011

B.A in Business Management -

Ohio Christian University

Medical Assistant Diploma in Healthcare Administration -

National Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Behavioral Science - Candidate

Grand Canyon University
LaTasha Robinson