Dedicated Insurance Verification Specialist with over 8 years of experience in patient communication and electronic health records management. Expertise in resolving insurance coverage issues and ensuring timely transitions in patient care, contributing to improved operational efficiency.
Communicated with insurance providers to resolve coverage issues.
Verified patient insurance information for accuracy and completeness.
Processed insurance requests for medical treatments and visits.
Maintained organized records of patient insurance details and communications.
Collaborated with medical staff to ensure timely patient care transitions.
Educated patients on insurance policies and their implications for treatment.
Assisted in training new staff on verification protocols and systems.
Utilized electronic health record systems for data entry and retrieval tasks.
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.
Called insurance companies to ascertain pertinent information regarding policies and payment benefits for patients.
Communicated with insurance carrier, patient and third party or employer to verify patient insurance benefits.
Entered data in EMR database to record payer, authorization requirements and coverage limitations.
Eclinical System
Developed a working knowledge of insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid regulations and requirements.
Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy of required information needed for pre-authorization requests.
Identified discrepancies in patient's insurance coverage or benefits, ensuring accuracy of data entered into system.
Retained strong medical terminology understanding in effort to better comprehend procedures.
Evaluated policies and procedures related to Insurance Verification activities.
Contacted patients to arrange payment arrangements for deductible and out-of-pocket liability.
Collaborated with internal staff members such as Billing Specialists, Medical Coders to resolve any discrepancies in patients' insurance information.
Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding their benefits and eligibility status.
Researched third party payer guidelines related to prior authorizations, coding and billing processes.
Utilized electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documenting verification processes.
Coordinated with the billing department to ensure correct insurance information is applied to claims.
Coordinated patient referrals from primary care providers to Coastal Spine and Pain Institute.
Navigated through multiple online systems to obtain documentation.
Communicated with patients regarding referral processes and necessary documentation.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure timely referrals and treatment plans.
Assisted patients in navigating insurance requirements for specialist consultations.
Provided support to clinical staff in managing referral-related inquiries and issues.
Prioritized referrals according to urgency and adhered to appropriate referral deadlines.
Performed data entry related to referrals into electronic health record systems.
Medical Insurance Specialist
Coastal Pain Care
Beaumont, Texas
08.2015 - 09.2016
Verified each patient's insurance before scheduled appointment each day for each provider.
Assisted patients in understanding their insurance benefits and coverage options.
Collaborated with team members to improve claims processing procedures.
Participated in training sessions regarding new policies or procedures related to medical insurance processing.
Analyzed patient records to determine eligibility for coverage, benefit levels, and other related matters.
Retrieved patient past balances and insurance authorizations.
Processed insurance applications and maintained patient records efficiently.
Reviewed policy changes and updated documentation to ensure accuracy.
Box/Concessions Cashier
Cinemark Theaters
Beaumont, TX
08.2009 - 02.2016
Operated cash register for processing customer transactions efficiently.
Assisted customers with menu selections and answered product inquiries.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of concession stand area.
Prepared food items following health and safety guidelines.
Restocked supplies to ensure availability of products for sale.
Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service experience.
Handled cash accurately and performed daily cash drawer reconciliation.
Followed company policies for food handling and sanitation practices.
Stocked and restocked food and equipment items as necessary.
Performed opening duties including counting money in cash drawer and verifying daily deposits against receipts.
Prepared and promptly served food, beverages and desserts to customers.
Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
Provided excellent customer service to all patrons.
Medical Information Specialist
Victory Medical Center
Beaumont, Texas
05.2014 - 08.2015
Verify Insurance electronically and verbally.
Retrieve patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel.
Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system.
E-Clinical System
Trusted to train others who were hired for front desk receptionists.
Medical Billing Dept.
Submitting medical claims
Correcting medical claims
Appealing denials of claims
Posting payments from insurances
Medical Information Specialist
Southeast Texas ENT
Beaumont, Texas
03.2014 - 05.2014
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Maintained filing systems for documents, records, and correspondence.
Performed administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, photocopying.