Shalamar Barton
Lubbock
Summary
I am a hard-working and driven individual who is not afraid to face a challenge. Im passionate about my work and I know how to get the job done. I would describe myself as an open and honest person who doesnt believe in misleading other people and tries to be fair in everything I do. I am a reliable multitasker with excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize patient needs. Highly motivated team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and passion for process improvement efforts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Diagnostic Authorization Specialist
West Texas Bariatrics
Lubbock, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Processed and managed diagnostic authorizations for medical procedures, imaging, and specialty testing through insurance providers.
- Verified insurance eligibility and obtained prior authorizations for diagnostic services to ensure timely patient care.
- Coordinated with physicians, insurance companies, and patients regarding authorization requirements and approval status.
- Submitted clinical documentation and tracked authorization approvals, denials, and appeals.
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with insurance and healthcare regulations.
- Scheduled diagnostic procedures after confirming authorization and coverage details.
Neurology Technician
BSA Health System
Amarillo, TX
06.2023 - Current
- 1. Technical skills- As a Electroencephalogram Technician, I work with complex equipment. Aside from administering test I'm also responsible for maintaining the machinery and troubleshooting technical issues.
- 2. Analytical skills: in this job I use my analytical skills to assess and report test results to physicians.
EKG Technician
BSA Health System
Amarillo, TX
06.2022 - 05.2023
- I was a vital member of a healthcare team that performed a multitude of diagnostic exams to help identify cardiovascular problems. Which the job is required to provide a variety of task such as patient preparation, machine operation and performance , stress test , ambulatory monitoring recognizing abnormal rhythms and communicating those results to the providers
Registration Assistant
BSA Health System
Amarillo, TX
06.2021 - 06.2022
- As a registration assistant we go out to the waiting areas and collect insurance information and go over estimates for there future and current appointments, we also go over financial options on what they can do regarding a payment plan for there bill, main registration assistants also assist with calling insurance companies for verification, authorization, and approval statuses
Transporter
Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
Amarillo, TX
08.2019 - 06.2021
- As a transporter you are providing quality care in a fast paced environment you must be have a caring and happy personality while assisting patients in there time of need, we must be able to work well with others and do our jobs diligently in a timely manner to meet hospital and patient satisfactions
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Robert E Lee High School
Midland, TXSkills
- Epic
- Multi-line phone systems
- Customer service (6 years)
- Microsoft Outlook
- CPR
- EMR/EHR
- Insurance verification
- Hospital Experience
Timeline
Diagnostic Authorization Specialist
West Texas Bariatrics
06.2025 - Current
Neurology Technician
BSA Health System
06.2023 - Current
EKG Technician
BSA Health System
06.2022 - 05.2023
Registration Assistant
BSA Health System
06.2021 - 06.2022
Transporter
Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
08.2019 - 06.2021
High school diploma - undefined
Robert E Lee High School