
Detail-oriented Patient Access Representative with extensive experience in customer service and insurance verification. Proven ability to navigate complex healthcare systems and advocate for patients.
From 1999-2011 I worked in the Emergency Department. Checked in patients, verified insurance coverage, reviewed estimates, and handled payment collections. The last 5 years I was a shift Lead and would also be responsible for department staffing.
From 2011-2014 I worked in our Financial Clearance Department. I was responsible for insurance verification and authorizations.
From 2014-2019 I was a Financial Advocate. I was responsible for helping our uninsured and underinsured patients. We helped advocate Medicaid. COBRA coverage and financial Assistance.
From 2019-Current I work as a Specialty Service Coordinator. We schedule complex appointments for our Interventional Radiologist, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiopulmonary, Pulmonary and Vascular Clinics. We verify active insurance coverage, review demographics. review estimates, collect payments and go over any prep for their appointments.