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Rebecca Klein

Champlin,MN

Summary

Diligent Radiation Therapist with extensive experience in administering radiation treatments and ensuring patient safety. Excellent patient communication and care done with compassion. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Reliable team player committed to making meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Prior Authorization Specialist Supervisor

Minneapolis Radiation Oncology
02.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary clinical information for prior authorization submissions.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of insurance plan requirements, facilitating accurate and timely completion of authorization forms.
  • Verified eligibility and compliance with authorization requirements for service providers.
  • Analyzed medical records and other documents to determine approval of requests for authorization.
  • Reached out to insurance carriers to obtain prior authorization for testing and procedures.
  • Achieved high success rate in obtaining authorizations by effectively demonstrating medical necessity through comprehensive documentation and clear communication with insurance companies.

Chief/Senior Radiation Therapist

Mercy Radiation Therapy Center
07.1999 - 02.2023
  • Administered prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
  • Established a strong rapport with patients by providing compassionate care throughout the duration of their treatment.
  • Performed daily and weekly quality assurance tests to ensure accuracy in dosimetry calculations and equipment performance.
  • Experience with Varian machines and Aria EMR.
  • Managed inventory of supplies used for radiation therapy treatments.
  • Scheduled all staff hours, handle rotations and lunch breaks when needed.
  • Supervised clinic staff, Radiation Therapists, and students performing annual reviews.

Radiation Therapist

Unity Radiation Therapy Center
12.1998 - 07.1999
  • Coordinated the opening of Mercy Radiation Therapy Center for Minneapolis Radiation Oncology.
  • Enhanced patient comfort and safety during treatment sessions by properly positioning them and ensuring immobilization devices were in place.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently delivering accurate radiation treatments as prescribed by the oncologist.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of radiation therapy.
  • Experience with Siemens accelerators.

Radiation Therapist

Westbank Radiation Therapy
05.1997 - 12.1998
  • Administered prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
  • Established a strong rapport with patients by providing compassionate care throughout the duration of their treatment.
  • Performed daily and weekly quality assurance tests to ensure accuracy in dosimetry calculations and equipment performance.
  • Experience with Siemens accelerators.

Education

Certificate Of Radiation Therapy - Radiation Therapy

U of M School of Radiation Therapy
Minneapolis, MN
09-1995

Certificate of Radiologic Technology - Radiologic Technology

Marquette General Hospital School of Radiography
Marquette, MI
09-1994

Skills

  • Treatment delivery
  • Patient care
  • Treatment planning
  • Radiation safety
  • Clinical supervision
  • Radiation dose calculation
  • Image-guided radiation
  • Radiation therapy software

Timeline

Prior Authorization Specialist Supervisor

Minneapolis Radiation Oncology
02.2023 - Current

Chief/Senior Radiation Therapist

Mercy Radiation Therapy Center
07.1999 - 02.2023

Radiation Therapist

Unity Radiation Therapy Center
12.1998 - 07.1999

Radiation Therapist

Westbank Radiation Therapy
05.1997 - 12.1998

Certificate Of Radiation Therapy - Radiation Therapy

U of M School of Radiation Therapy

Certificate of Radiologic Technology - Radiologic Technology

Marquette General Hospital School of Radiography

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