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Marayda Graciano

Arlington Heights,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Referral Specialist

Optum/Duly Health & Care
Downers Grove, IL
11.2020 - Current
  • Verifying medical insurance policies, Processing authorizations for Outpatient, Observation, and Inpatient surgeries, Processing authorizations for Oncology Chemo and Infusion therapies, Assisted in training new employees in Surgery pod and helped monitor assignments in workques

Insurance Verification

Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights, IL
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Verifying medical insurance policies, Processing authorizations for patient exams, Completing urgent accounts for hospital Inpatient and Observation stays

Community Resource Representative

Presence Health Info Line
Morton Grove, IL
02.2017 - 11.2018
  • Providing physician referrals to patients needing Presence Health physicians, Collecting demographic/insurance information, Assisting with Event/Class pre-registration and Orthopedic/Cardiology campaigns, Assigned with training new employees

Patient Access Coordinator

Rush University Medical Center/Affiliated Radiologists
Chicago, IL
04.2012 - 02.2017
  • Manage and oversee front desk scheduler team and assist with duties (answering phones, scheduling MRI/CT appointments, and check-in patients for exams), Collect demographic and insurance information using Epic EMR systems, Verify insurance plans to ensure coverage for patient services via the web (ECARE) and (CMS, CONNEX), Obtain prior authorizations for exams by working directly with the medical offices and insurance companies

Medical Office Receptionist/Referral Coordinator

Doctor Divas
Oak Park, IL
02.2010 - 03.2012
  • Managed busy front desk for multi-physician office, Collect demographic and insurance information using Safari, Phreesia, and Practice Fusion EMR internet systems, Verifying medical insurance policies, Process and post insurance co-pays and self-pay payments, Experience in triaging patient phone calls and assist nursing staff as needed, As referral coordinator, enter patient referrals using ICD-10 & CPT coding

Patient Access Registrar

Presence Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospitals
Chicago, IL
09.2006 - 02.2009
  • Worked directly in the ER, Admitting, Outpatient, and Detox departments, Collected demographic and insurance information using Meditech, McKesson, & Nebo systems, Processed and posted insurance co-pays and self-pay payments, Transcribed and entered physician orders based on prescriptions allowing patients to receive medical procedures, lab work, etc., Called physician/MD office to clarify prescription or to obtain verbal authorization for order

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist/Certified Nursing Assistant

Presence Resurrection Life Center
Chicago, IL
10.2001 - 09.2006
  • Managed front lobby and Administration offices, Responsible for answering phones, greeting visitors, facility tours, filing, and data entry, Responsible for notifying residents and families of monthly care plan meetings, Worked directly with Administrator in recruiting for Nursing Assistant classes, Assisted other departments with projects as needed, As a C.N.A., provided care and assistance to residents with their daily activities (Skilled and Dementia care units)

Education

Nursing Program -

Oakton Community College
01.2005

Resurrection High School
01.2000

Skills

  • Insurance Verification
  • Follow-up skills
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Insurance precertification processes
  • Referral tracking
  • Caseload Management
  • Outbound calls

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Referral Specialist

Optum/Duly Health & Care
11.2020 - Current

Insurance Verification

Northwest Community Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020

Community Resource Representative

Presence Health Info Line
02.2017 - 11.2018

Patient Access Coordinator

Rush University Medical Center/Affiliated Radiologists
04.2012 - 02.2017

Medical Office Receptionist/Referral Coordinator

Doctor Divas
02.2010 - 03.2012

Patient Access Registrar

Presence Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospitals
09.2006 - 02.2009

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist/Certified Nursing Assistant

Presence Resurrection Life Center
10.2001 - 09.2006

Nursing Program -

Oakton Community College

Resurrection High School
Marayda Graciano