Sarah Asfahani
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Detail oriented administrative professional with 7 of years of experience working for offices handling many administrative duties. Flexible and organized with ability to complete tasks timely and efficiently. Over 10 year’s experience utilizing software such as Word and Excel. Smart professional ready to utilize skills to bolster success for a new organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
AUTHORIZATION COORDINATOR/ADMIN. SPECIALIST
Peak Gastroenterology Associates
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Requested medical authorizations for GI procedures from insurance companies via phone calls to payer and online provider portals
- Verified patient eligibility
- Handled confidential patient information
AUTHORIZATION COORDINATOR
Central Coast Language and Learning Center
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Work directly with insurance carriers to determine plan-specific benefits and eligibility
- Ensure authorizations are received timely
- Relay financial obligation information to families
- Account receivables via Quickbooks
- Billing/lnvoicing
- Scheduling
- Customer services and efficient communication
AUTHORIZATION COORDINATOR/RECEPTIONIST
Dr. Vega MD Inc
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Check in/check out of all patients
- Verified eligibility
- Coordinated authorizations for sleep studies and equipment
- Answered high call volumes to assist with patient needs
REFERRAL COORDINATOR
Anthem Blue Cross
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Answered incoming phone calls from doctors offices, facilities, and insurance companies to assist with authorization submissions
- Delegated authorization approvals and sent appropriate requests to the appropriate providers
RECEPTIONIST/REFERRAL COORDINATOR
Covina Arthritis Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Submitted authorizations to radiology facilities and other specialists for 6 providers Verified monthly eligibility for all patients
- Handled high call volumes
- Check in/check out of all patients
Education
Medical Billing And Coding - Medical Billing And Coding
AAPC
OnlineSkills
- Spreadsheet Management Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Data Management Good Work Ethic
- Customer Service Organizational Skills
- Planning & Organizing Problem Resolution People Skills Account Management
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
AUTHORIZATION COORDINATOR/ADMIN. SPECIALIST
Peak Gastroenterology Associates
10.2022 - 10.2023
AUTHORIZATION COORDINATOR/RECEPTIONIST
Dr. Vega MD Inc
10.2021 - 08.2022
AUTHORIZATION COORDINATOR
Central Coast Language and Learning Center
08.2021 - 10.2022
REFERRAL COORDINATOR
Anthem Blue Cross
01.2020 - 01.2021
RECEPTIONIST/REFERRAL COORDINATOR
Covina Arthritis Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2020
Medical Billing And Coding - Medical Billing And Coding
AAPC
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