Linda Butler
Western Surgical Group
Sparks,NV
2027
years of professional experience
Proven Authorization Specialist at Western Surgical Group, adept at securing timely surgical approvals and enhancing workflow efficiency. Expert in insurance verification and HIPAA compliance, with a strong focus on teamwork and patient relations. Successfully reduced authorization turnaround time by 20% through strategic process improvements and effective communication.
Work History
Surgery Scheduler
Authorization Specialist
5 Years- Achieved timely approvals for surgical procedures by processing patient authorization requests efficiently.
- Secured necessary documentation for insurance verification through effective collaboration with healthcare providers.
- Delivered accurate records of authorization statuses while keeping relevant parties informed of updates.
- Resolved patient information discrepancies, coordinating efforts between internal teams and external partners.
- Developed streamlined workflows that successfully enhanced the authorization process and reduced overall turnaround time.
- Ensured compliance with company standards by thoroughly reviewing insurance policies and coverage details during authorizations.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency through strategic communication between departments regarding authorization requirements and statuses.
- Provided critical updates on prior authorization statuses to clinical staff, supporting their operational needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to efficiently obtain required documentation for prior authorization requests.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the protection of sensitive patient information during the authorization process.
- Improved accuracy by meticulously reviewing and confirming patient eligibility, coverage, and benefits information.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Schedule coordination
HIPAA compliance
Obtaining authorizations
Teamwork orientation
Following up with patients
Educating patients
Insurance verification
Patient relations
Facility coordinating
Maintaining confidentiality
Office administration
Data entry proficiency
Verifying insurance
Pre-authorization management
Insurance pre-certifications
Time management
Timeline
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Western Surgical Group
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