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Stephanie Lack

Norton Shores

Summary

Dynamic Financial Clearance Representative with a proven track record at Trinity Health, excelling in insurance verification and customer support. Recognized for enhancing claim processing efficiency and training staff, while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Adept at problem-solving and fostering teamwork, ensuring a seamless patient experience in high-pressure environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Clearance Representative/Insurance Verif

Trinity Health
Muskegon, MI
07.2017 - Current
  • Provided support to patients, ensuring a positive experience during healthcare visits.
  • Ensured accuracy and integrity of records within electronic health systems.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and patient interaction protocols, fostering team cohesion.

Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs for the organization.

  • Responded to customer questions via telephone and written correspondence regarding insurance benefits, provider contracts, eligibility, and claims.
  • Streamlined insurance verification processes to enhance accuracy and reduce turnaround times.
  • Conducted comprehensive eligibility checks using advanced verification systems and tools.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve discrepancies in patient insurance information.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices for efficient verification procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations while managing sensitive patient information during the verification process.
  • Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
  • Updated patient records with accurate, current insurance policy information.
  • Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
  • Complied with HIPAA guidelines and regulations for confidential patient data.
  • Managed high-volume insurance verifications within pressured timeframes for productive medical operations.
  • Enhanced claim processing efficiency by verifying insurance coverage and obtaining pre-authorizations for procedures.
  • Achieved insurance pre-authorizations to enable timely patient procedures.
  • Reduced errors in billing by accurately maintaining patient records with updated insurance information.
  • Expedited patient registration process by efficiently validating eligibility for various insurance plans.
  • Trained new staff on current, correct insurance verification procedures.
  • Improved claim submission times by streamlining verification and authorization process.
  • Played key role in minimizing financial losses by identifying and correcting discrepancies in insurance information.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.

Registration Representative

Orthopaedic Associates Of Muskegon
Muskegon, MI
10.2008 - 07.2017
  • Managed patient registration processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and medical staff, enhancing overall patient experience.
  • Processed insurance verifications, streamlining billing procedures to improve revenue cycle efficiency.
  • Trained new employees on registration protocols and software systems, fostering team development.
  • Maintained accurate records by updating patient demographics, insurance, and financial information.
  • Supported hospital compliance efforts by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and maintaining the confidentiality of patient information.
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly while assisting patients experiencing medical emergencies or other urgent matters.
  • Collected demographic and insurance information from patients.
  • Verified insurance benefits, processed payments, and issued receipts.
  • Reduced errors in data entry through thorough review of inputted information and timely corrections when necessary.
  • Coordinated scheduling for patient follow-up appointments in accordance with physician requests.
  • Confirmed patient demographics and updated practice management software for accuracy.
  • Verified insurance benefits and obtained pre-authorizations before any medical procedures were performed.
  • Scheduled patient appointments, collected copays and verified insurance coverage to complete check-ins.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mona Shores High School
Norton Shores, MI
1992

Skills

  • Customer support
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Customer relations
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Staff training
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Remote office availability
  • Calm under pressure
  • Reliability
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Phone etiquette
  • Call center experience
  • Medical terminology
  • Insurance verification
  • Claim submission
  • Payment posting
  • Authorizations

Timeline

Financial Clearance Representative/Insurance Verif

Trinity Health
07.2017 - Current

Registration Representative

Orthopaedic Associates Of Muskegon
10.2008 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

Mona Shores High School