Sharon Howell
Irvington,NJ
Summary
Well organized efficient Certified Patient Access Representative with 20+ years experience, proficient in Epic Computer System, Medical Terminology Outpatient Registration, Inpatient Admissions, Insurance Verification and authorization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PATIENT ACCT REGISTRAR
Saint Michael's Medical Center
02.2005 - Current
- Processes registration forms ensuring they contain all necessary documentation
- Addresses questions regarding financial assistance and Charity Care options
- Determines insurance eligibility using electronic verification systems
- Follows appropriate patient placement utilizing the facilities bed allocation
- Assists in training new employees for ER/Admitting responsibilites
- Collects co-payments at time of service.
PATIENT ACCESS REPRESENTATIVE
Irvington General Hospital
08.2004 - 03.2005
- Gathered financials and insurance information from patients in a timely manner data organized in compliance with HIPPA Obtained signatures/documents and completed various forms as applicable
PATIENT ACCESS REPESENTATIVE
Hospital Center at Orange
05.2002 - 01.2004
- Coordinated bed assignments for inpatient admissions as well as facility to facility transfers
- Collected demographic and financial data required for inpatient/outpatient registrations
- Verified insurance coverage to insure compliance with all requirements of the carrier such as pre-certification, referral collection and admission notification
Education
MEDICAL BILLING & CODING PROGRAM -
Union County College
Elizabeth, NJ08.2010
Skills
Proficient with Epic Computer System
- Verbal Communication
- Computer Skills
- Data Management
- Customer Relations
- Multitasking
Certification
ICD-9 CPT Billing & Coding Certificate
Medical Terminology/PFS Certificate
Certified Patient Access Representative Certificate
Timeline
PATIENT ACCT REGISTRAR
Saint Michael's Medical Center
02.2005 - Current
PATIENT ACCESS REPRESENTATIVE
Irvington General Hospital
08.2004 - 03.2005
PATIENT ACCESS REPESENTATIVE
Hospital Center at Orange
05.2002 - 01.2004
MEDICAL BILLING & CODING PROGRAM -
Union County College
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