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Paulisha Davis

Paulisha Davis

Houston,TX

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

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Insurance Verification Specialist

McKesson
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Verified patient eligibility for insurance coverage by contacting insurance carriers and obtaining the necessary authorization numbers.
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all pre-authorization requests, denials and appeals.
  • Developed a working knowledge of insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid regulations and requirements.
  • Provided timely follow up with payers regarding payment status of claims.
  • Assisted in resolving claim issues related to billing and reimbursement inquiries.
  • Identified discrepancies in patient's insurance coverage or benefits, ensuring accuracy of data entered into system.

Medical Authorization Specialist

Accredo Specialty Pharmacy
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Reviews accuracy and completeness of prior authorization information requested and ensures supporting documents are present and meet company set standards.
  • Assists with the completion of medical necessity documentation to expedite approvals and ensures that appropriate follow up is performed.
  • Coordinated communication between providers, patients, payers, and other departments as needed.
  • Document insurance company interactions and all prior authorization information in system.
  • Reviews insurance denials and submit appeals as permitted by payor.
  • Verified insurance authorizations with payers via telephone or web-based systems.
  • Tracked authorization statuses using electronic databases or manual filing systems.
  • Ensured timely submission of accurate documentation to support payment of services rendered by providers.

Patient Access Representative

Texas Vista Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Verified insurance coverage for services provided by the facility.
  • Collected co-pays and other payments from patients at time of service.
  • Assisted with scheduling outpatient appointments.
  • Responded to patient inquiries regarding billing or financial matters.
  • Ensured accuracy of all data entered into computer system.
  • Created new patient accounts in EMR system as needed.
  • Performed pre-registration functions such as verifying demographic information, obtaining authorizations, and collecting deposits and co-payments.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, staff members, and third party payers.
  • Followed up on unpaid claims in a timely manner.
  • Managed incoming faxes related to patient registration processes.

Patient Financial Services Representative

Conifer Health
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Answered incoming calls from patients regarding billing inquiries and resolved customer service issues.
  • Assisted in the maintenance of patient accounts to ensure accuracy of information including demographic, insurance and financial data.
  • Conducted follow-up on outstanding insurance claims and worked with other departments to resolve payment issues.
  • Researched and responded to customer inquiries via phone, email, or mail regarding billing statements, services rendered.
  • Verified eligibility for patients prior to appointment scheduling.
  • Contacted third party payers regarding unpaid claims or denied claims for further investigation and resolution.
  • Contacted insurance companies to check status of claim payments.

Education

Lincoln Academy High School
Houston, TX
05-2011

Skills

  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Medical Terminology
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Insurance Coverage Verification
  • Electronic authorization processing
  • Eligibility Determination
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Data Entry and Review
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Claims Management
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Insurance Verification Specialist

McKesson
01.2023 - 01.2024

Medical Authorization Specialist

Accredo Specialty Pharmacy
01.2021 - 01.2023

Patient Access Representative

Texas Vista Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2021

Patient Financial Services Representative

Conifer Health
01.2016 - 01.2018

Lincoln Academy High School
Paulisha Davis