Savanha Pereira
Cranston,RI
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new environments. Committed to contributing to team success and achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cellular Therapy Financial Counselor I
Daley and Associates, LLC.
08.2025 - Current
- Reviewed transplant and IEC insurance benefits; prepared patient introduction materials and ensured accurate registration.
- Verified eligibility and secured insurance authorizations across evaluation, donor search, workup, treatment, and follow-up phases.
- Acted as liaison between Dana-Farber, partner facilities, insurers, and patients to support timely financial clearance.
- Delivered financial status updates during weekly Clinical Team meetings to support clinical decision-making.
- Coordinated appeals for denied services, including provider peer-to-peer reviews.
- Advised patients, families, and staff on financial policies, coverage, and assistance programs.
- Prepared Financial Waivers and ABNs for patients with limited or non-covered benefits.
- Ensured compliance with billing requirements by updating billing plans, payer portals, and administrative documents.
- Reviewed patient encounters to confirm transplant-related billing accuracy.
- Documented all account activity, including calls, authorizations, and payer communications.
- Supported training and mentoring of staff and contributed to updated training resources.
Surgical Scheduling Coordinator
Brown University Health
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Facilitated scheduling and coordination of surgeries, procedures, and appointments for operating room based on physician volume.
- Documented comprehensive logs of patient information including name, procedure type, insurance provider, and estimated duration of operation.
- Applied correct procedure codes for billing processes, assisting operating teams in achieving readiness for each operation.
- Generated reports, invoices, letters, and medical records utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy Health
05.2017 - 04.2024
- Coordinated medication orders by thoroughly analyzing and understanding physicians' instructions.
- Processed third-party claims for reimbursement using knowledge of insurance plans.
- Uphold pharmacological practices via drug inventory checks, medication restocking, and supply oversight.
- Administered flu shots and other vaccinations as certified and in accordance with pharmacy regulations.
- Collaborated with pharmacists and healthcare providers in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, professional standards, guidelines, regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2023
Skills
- Organizational strategy
- Task delegation
- Administrative support
- Data entry
- Medical terminology
- Project management
- Time management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- EPIC
- ECW
Timeline
Cellular Therapy Financial Counselor I
Daley and Associates, LLC.
08.2025 - Current
Surgical Scheduling Coordinator
Brown University Health
01.2024 - 08.2024
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy Health
05.2017 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration Leadership
Capella University