Patient Access Team Lead specializing in patient registration, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling. Known for high productivity, efficiency, and exceptional customer service in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Access Team Lead
Intuitive Health
Jacksonville, Florida
10.2022 - Current
Thorough knowledge and the ability to perform patient access responsibilities, such as check-in/out, verifying benefits, and collecting copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles.
Interview candidates and provide training to all patient access staff.
Creating and managing patient access schedules to ensure smooth operations and stepping in to cover gaps when necessary.
Proficient in implementing and enforcing patient access policies and procedures, ensuring strict adherence to all laws and regulations to provide reassurance about compliance skills.
Excellent conflict management and resolution skills, including de-escalation and customer-focused communication.
Managing daily reconciliation of cash intake, credit card receipts, patient petty cash, and bank deposits.
Conducts quarterly patient access staff meetings and provides mentorship to new staff.
Strong ability to resolve patient concerns and address complaints using de-escalation techniques and critical communication skills.
Ensuring adherence to all laws, regulations, and HIPAA.
Financial Representative
UF Health Shands Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
02.2022 - 02.2023
Skilled in patient access responsibilities, including check-in/out, verifying benefits, and collecting copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles.
Knowledgeable about admitting, billing, and collection functions and can resolve outstanding issues without involving other staff members.
Acted as a liaison between patients, nurses, physicians, and other medical professionals.
Handled incoming telephone calls from customers seeking assistance with matters involving the patient accounting function.
Delivered exceptional customer service.
Desk Operations Specialist
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
07.2021 - 02.2022
Performed patient access responsibilities, such as check-in/out, verifying benefits, and collecting copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles.
Scheduled appointments and surgeries for the Interventional Radiology department, providing seamless assistance to clinical staff with intricate scheduling requirements.
Served as a liaison between healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients.
Developed comprehensive knowledge of various insurance plans to better assist patients in understanding their coverage options and financial responsibilities.
Delivered outstanding customer service and ensured a positive patient experience.
Patient Access Representative
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
10.2018 - 07.2021
Performed patient access responsibilities, such as check-in/out, verifying benefits, and collecting copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles.
Utilized multiple systems and interfaces and cross-trained to work in various patient access areas.
Maintained service excellence for patients and visitors during face-to-face and telephonic encounters.
Possessed a solid understanding of State and Federal regulations, including EMTALA, AHCA, and JCAHO.
Articulated compliance documentation and ensured completion of required patient consent forms. Maintained patient privacy following HIPAA guidelines.
Education
GED -
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
04-2019
Skills
Insurance Verification and Prior Authorization
Cash Collections
EMR Systems (Epic and Cerner)
Medical Terminology
Staff Training and Development
Conflict Resolution
Complex Problem Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Patient Access Team Lead
Intuitive Health
10.2022 - Current
Financial Representative
UF Health Shands Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2023
Desk Operations Specialist
Mayo Clinic
07.2021 - 02.2022
Patient Access Representative
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
10.2018 - 07.2021
GED -
Florida State College At Jacksonville
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