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Lauren Scott

Lancaster,PA

Summary

Seasoned office admin with solid 10-year background in various customer service settings. Strong regulatory knowledge, multitasking abilities and independent thinking skills devoted to enhancing team performance. Well-organized and hardworking with adaptability and responsiveness for changing demands. Experienced in working from both an office and home office environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Intake/Outreach Coordinator

Tice Counseling & Wellness
08.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced program visibility by creating targeted marketing materials and utilizing social media platforms.
  • Served as provider/practice liaison, responsible for connecting community physicians, healthcare organizations and medical groups with resources for mental health services.
  • Collaborated with mental health professionals to ensure patients received appropriate services and resources.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and company policies.
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients, family members, and practice providers during the intake process.
  • Developed strong relationships with referral sources, resulting in increased referrals for services provided by the organization.
  • Resolved issues related to insurance authorizations or benefit details, minimizing delays in service provision.

Business Solutions Analyst

Change Healthcare
10.2022 - 10.2023

• Performs platform user setup and security access level support
• Performs basic system research in troubleshooting and resolving issues reported by Operations. Follows standard departmental practices and procedures in research where answers can be readily obtained in seeking solutions.
• Performs basic set-up and maintenance which are semi-routine in nature; data integrity check/review
• Test and performs QA activities on basic system settings/changes
• Performs basic research & resolution on user technical support tickets
• Other duties as assigned

Administrative Secretary

PennState Health- Milton Hershey
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Filing reimbursement for Division staff/faculty as needed
  • Managing Department/ Provider calendars (tracking time off, scheduling various meetings/evaluations)
  • Assists with conducting interviews for new Administrative Candidates
  • Scheduling Zoom invites as needed
  • Room Reservations
  • Submitting payroll adjustment requests as necessary
  • Maintaining record of CME funds for each provider
  • Designated Department Safety Officer
  • Coordinates outgoing mail/medical records
  • Scheduling patients
  • Responding to clinic pool messages/requests
  • Answering phones
  • Designated CBISA (Community Benefit) reporter
  • CC/OPAT Data entry
  • Distribution of outgoing faxes
  • Template Maintainence/Building
  • Work Orders, IT requests
  • Ordering Lab Coats

Insurance Verification Specialist

Select Medical
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Called insurance companies to ascertain pertinent information regarding policies and payment benefits for patients.
  • Verified that patients had proper insurance coverage prior to procedures or appointment scheduling.
  • Updated patient and insurance data and input changes into company computer system.
  • Followed specific security rules and guidelines to protect patient medical records and payment card information.
  • Instructed clients on amounts covered under benefits plans in easy-to-understand terminology.
  • Performed verification of Medicare coverage.

Patient Service Specialist

Select Medical
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Warmly greet every patient with eye contact, a smile, and a positive statement
  • Attentively register new and existing patients as they arrive, offering them information as necessary to ensure they know what to expect during their visit
  • Thoughtfully schedule patient appointments in person or over the phone by showing empathy for their needs and limitations
  • Carefully conduct insurance authorizations and verifications
  • Collect co-pays from patients with attention to detail
  • Offer a fond farewell, providing any pertinent information about their next appointment
  • Respond to requests for information from patients, providers, and coworkers in a timely manner and with a positive attitude
  • Show you are a team player who is committed to excellence by assisting your peers with general clinic maintenance and upkeep
  • Live the Select Medical Values in every interaction, every day

Integration Administrative Lead

PT Solutions
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Interacts with third party payors on daily or as needed basis for benefit verification and precertification
  • Administers the mission, vision and values of PT Solutions to new employees
  • Displays customer service skills that are representative of PT Solutions expectations in all interactions
  • Assist in development, implementation, and monitoring of training programs within the organization
  • Conducts interviews for candidates and assists in composing offer letters for new hires.
  • Assist in creation of Training materials for any new acquisitions or integration of new or current processes.
  • Produces forms, database management, spreadsheet outline, presentations and other materials in
  • Appropriate Microsoft products including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Provides as model for other front office personnel for training, customer service skills, accounts management,
  • And cash management
  • Organize and update patient records, as it relates to patient intake, registration, scanning, and account documentation
  • Replicate the PT Solutions ideal standard of clinic environment
  • Understand Payor expectations for billing, reimbursement, credentialing, audit
  • Educates staff on proper reconciliation and accurate data entry for reporting measures, and reviews related processes and procedures
  • Attend/participate in scheduled reporting phone calls, meetings, internet reporting
  • Ensure that knowledge of business practices are taught to clinical and administrative staff
  • Ensure compliance of staff with compliance programs
  • Contribute and assist with updates and maintenance of clinic policy and procedure manuals
  • Participate in project and process development and implementation, providing guidance and support to district staff
  • Perform scheduled clinic and patient record audits and outcome reporting
  • Provide daily, weekly, monthly reporting as required by supervisors/PT Solutions
  • Able to offer clinic coverage when needed and provide support as the region demands
  • Involved in front office coverage, including travel within their designated region
  • Participate in orientation of employees, helping to further educate staff on PT Solutions expectations, mission, vision, and values
  • Identifies, develops and maintains customer relationships and conducts programs to support the marketing strategy
  • Works to reduce patient/client no-show and cancellation
  • Develop relationships to engage new employees in stability of practice while undergoing immense change
  • Perform other duties or special projects as assigned
  • Availability to travel nationally

Patient Services Coordinator (PSC) - Senior PSC

PT Solutions
09.2017 - 03.2021
  • Coordinating patient evaluations and treatment: includes new patient registration and insurance verification
  • Delegating patient placement
  • Verifying patients insurance benefits, keeping track of policy updates and Medicare caps
  • Proficient in medical software used for patient charts
  • Liaised effectively with patients, doctors and staff members in: assessing medical charts and promoting high level of communication and interaction and in the coordination of authorizations and referral submissions
  • Troubleshot and resolved complex customer service issues to enhance patient and family experience.
  • Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
  • Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends and followed appropriate recruiting/purchasing protocols.
  • Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
  • Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
  • Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
  • Trained new medical and facility staff on scheduling systems and company customer service culture.
  • Assured regulatory compliance and professionalism across patient service.
  • Assists in marketing/networking strategies to promote home clinic within community
  • Supervising front office operations of administrative staff in region
  • Tracking/analyzing data and trends to run metrics and target weak areas to promote growth to regional capacity and make improvements in front office operations

Spa Member Services/Receptionist

Governors Towne Club
05.2014 - 06.2017
  • Consistently followed all required protocols for scheduling spa appointments, offered appointment information updates to guests in a polite and courteous manner, called clients to confirm upcoming appointments
  • Communicated effectively with management concerning important customer issues, facility issues/concerns, communicated any relevant schedule changes to the spa supervisor
  • Promptly attended to guest needs and inquiries regarding facility/company services
  • Handled guest complaints calmly and professionally
  • Followed the pre-assigned opening and closing procedures for each spa station
  • Maintaining the day-to-day operations of a successful day spa
  • Exceptional customer service and communication skills; expertly addresses customer inquiries both in person and over the phone
  • Assisted monthly in using tracking/using data to develop marketing strategies to increase facility traffic and build clientele base for service technicians

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Some College (No Degree) - Interdisciplinary Studies

Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA

Certificate in Christian Counseling

Wilson University
Elk Grove, CA
08.2025

High School Diploma -

North Paulding High School
Dallas, GA
05.2014

Skills

  • Computer-literate
  • Being an effective team player
  • Excellent phone etiquette and interpersonal skills
  • Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Teams
  • Zoom
  • Google Docs, Spreadsheet
  • Experience leading team meetings and training sessions
  • Experience serving in a managerial/supporting leadership role
  • Task Prioritization
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Professional and Courteous

Timeline

Intake/Outreach Coordinator

Tice Counseling & Wellness
08.2023 - Current

Business Solutions Analyst

Change Healthcare
10.2022 - 10.2023

Administrative Secretary

PennState Health- Milton Hershey
05.2022 - 10.2022

Insurance Verification Specialist

Select Medical
02.2022 - 05.2022

Patient Service Specialist

Select Medical
06.2021 - 08.2021

Integration Administrative Lead

PT Solutions
03.2021 - 06.2021

Patient Services Coordinator (PSC) - Senior PSC

PT Solutions
09.2017 - 03.2021

Spa Member Services/Receptionist

Governors Towne Club
05.2014 - 06.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science

Georgia State University

Some College (No Degree) - Interdisciplinary Studies

Chattahoochee Technical College

Certificate in Christian Counseling

Wilson University

High School Diploma -

North Paulding High School
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