Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
Assisted customers with making payments or establishing payment plans to bring accounts current.
Made outbound calls to obtain account information.
Improved customer service wait times to mitigate complaints.
Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, transactions and comments for future reference.
Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
Tracked orders from start to finish to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
Kept records of customer interactions or transactions, thoroughly recording details of inquiries.
Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
Enhanced productivity and customer service levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
Updated databases with new and modified customer data.
Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services and take orders.
Collected deposits or payments and arranged for billing.
Referred unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.
Presented existing and prospective customers with valuable service or product information to aid in decision-making.
Exceeded established service goals while leveraging customer service, sales and employee management best practices.
Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels and resolve item issues.
Utilized job-related software to prepare change of address records and issue service discontinuance orders.
Utilization Management Assistant
Banner Health System
04.2012 - 10.2019
Acquired insurance authorizations for hospital days, averaging 95%
Directed the installation of improved work methods and procedures to achieve efficiency which resulted in decreased turnaround time from 3 to 5 days down to within 8 hours
Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback, assisted, and coached staff as needed which resulted in obtaining authorizations at nearly 75% overall, up from 50%
Developed and helped to arrange continuing education opportunities for the Utilization Management Assistant staff to increase knowledge and skills, resulting in turnaround times of 8 hours or less and obtaining 75% authorization rates
Monitored shared email in-boxes and ensured inquiries were addressed within hours instead of 1-2 days
Confirmed patient information being submitted to the Insurance Company accurately depicted the level of treatment which resulted in 30% less denials
Provided recommendations for resolving defects in Electronic Medical Record program and processes to ensure turnaround time of less than 8 hours
Followed up with insurance companies and individuals to resolve discrepancies, increasing revenue and mitigating denials for lack of information or missing deadlines
Developed and created a more effective Intake process to accelerate clinical requests processing, increasing efficiency of turnaround from hours to less than 15 minutes
Provided support for external auditing requests from payers and payers' representatives.
Interpreted medical record documentation to determine if requested services meet criteria for authorization.
Assisted with training new personnel on departmental processes and procedures related to utilization management.
Acted as a liaison between providers, payers, members and other stakeholders when resolving issues related to authorization status or payment discrepancies.
Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Health Unit Coordinator
Banner Heart Hospital
11.2005 - 04.2012
Developed the information board for maximum efficiency in maintaining Department flow, resulting in number of patients per day from 25 to 40
Taught CNA’s and HUC’s as a Cerner Super User
Helped with the Nurses’ training in Cerner
Helped with the onboarding of Facilities adopting Cerner
Maintained office supplies and monitored equipment for repairs
Communicated with patients and medical staff to convey important information and facilitate smooth unit operations.
Maintained unit supplies and equipment for medical staff and patient care needs.
Responded to patient call lights quickly and expedited appropriate follow-through.
Transcribed physicians' orders to aid in medical care and minimize medical errors.
Answered incoming calls and routed them to the appropriate departments or staff members.
Organized patient records, charts, and other documents in an orderly manner.
Prepared new patient files by entering demographic information into a computer system.
Greeted visitors and directed them to the proper area of the office.
Maintained inventory of medical supplies and equipment in health unit.
Provided administrative support to nursing staff as needed.
Processed paperwork related to hospital admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Managed daily operations of the health unit including filing, faxing, photocopying.
Conducted quality assurance checks on all patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Assisted with orienting new employees to departmental procedures.
Updated patient information in electronic systems according to established policies and procedures.
Coordinated communication between various departments within the facility regarding patient care needs.
Participated in team meetings regarding policy changes or improvements within the health unit.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
Lead Patient Flow Facilitator
Banner Good Samaritan Family Practice
04.2005 - 11.2005
Found charts for messages, prescriptions, and appointments
Reviewed and faxed information for medical releases
Consolidated diverse medical records
Helped alleviate the filing backlog
Purged outdated files
Maintained complete confidentiality in accordance with organization and legal requirements
Kept department clean, organized and professional.
Addressed customer information requests promptly and courteously, maintained strict confidentiality and respect and identified potential improvements to inquiry response processes.
Retrieved, sorted, and filed health information documents in assigned locations.
Monitored compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy rights.
Processed requests for release of medical records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, nurses, administrators, legal representatives., regarding the status of patient records.
Met needs of physicians and other treating team members with timely retrievals of patient medical records.
Protected medical information against unauthorized access, loss or corruption by consistently following security protocols.
Health Unit Coordinator/Admitting Representative
St. Ann's Hospital
Westerville, OH
07.2002 - 03.2005
Transcription of doctors' written orders
Ordered tests through HBOC
Helped to devise a teamwork approach for efficiency
Secretarial duties
Entered patient demographics
Scheduled surgeries
Completed registration quickly and cordially for all new patients
Collected copays and verified insurance
Obtained signatures on Registration paperwork
Displayed courtesy and strong interpersonal skills with all customer interactions
Trained others as necessary.
Customer Service Representative
Merck-Medco Pharmacy Services
Columbus, OH
10.1994 - 06.1998
Researched customers' questions and complaints
Walked orders through processing to ensure timely delivery
Took phone calls regarding claim status
Re-processed claims to bring resolution
Updated the customer's communication record accurately and with enough details for follow up if necessary
Trained others as necessary.
Education
Certificate of Medical Transcription -
Knox County Career Center
Mount Vernon, OH
Certificate of Health Care Management
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College