Versatile Healthcare Coordinator possessing first-rate communication skills and personable demeanor demonstrated across 10+ years in patient-focused roles. Excellent knowledge of medical terminology and experienced in healthcare administration, care-coordination, records management and industry software applications.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality & Clinical Services Admin Assistant
Independent Physicians Network
12.2022 - Current
Customer Service - Episode of Care Coordination
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Holista Customer Service - Episode of Care Coordination
MyChoice Wisconsin Authorization Entry Backup
Process improvement support to Director of Clinical Services
Provided prompt, polite and professional in-person and telephone customer service.
Medical Record Management & Reporting
Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
Medical Management Coordinator
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative
09.2019 - 12.2022
Serve as primary coordination resource for Medical Management/Population Health as well as collaborative resource as needed for Quality Improvement and Provider Relations teams
Serve as first POC for EPO Referral submissions and inquiries to determine member and provider needs, to include conducting outbound communication with providers on EPO Referral processes and determinations
Perform non-clinical assessment of EPO Referral requests and supporting documentation and secures additional information needed for clinical reviews
Serve as liaison with Provider Relations staff on network adequacy and accuracy of provider directory tools
Collaborate with Member Services for member communication and assist with Representative trainings related to EPO Referrals and Medical Management/Population Health activities
Coordinate EPO referral process, including management of workflows and outcomes tracking, decision letter management, communication and coordination with Claims department staff and Utilization Management staff as needed
Coordinate with CGHC internal department including Enrollment & Billing, Claims, and Member Services in member/provider issue investigation and resolution
Perform coordination tasks to support Population Health initiatives including research, coordinating department-specific data analysis, and assist with implementation and evaluation as needed
Conduct outbound provider outreach call campaign annually in support of provider network accessibility assessment
Administrative Assistant
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative
09.2018 - 09.2019
Provide general office administrative support for a variety of clerical activities and staff support
Preparation and coordination of time sensitive data/correspondence
Serve as key resource for medical management department, managing EPO referral process and collaborative efforts to support members, providers, vendor relationships and population health initiatives.
Patient Scheduling Specialist & Care Coordinator
Smart Choice MRI
02.2018 - 09.2018
Used multitude of software programs to schedule and manage patient appointments
Received and routed medical records and medical records requests
Responded to materials requests and retrieved necessary information
Sorted materials and file according to guidelines
Trained staff on department procedures and policies to maximize department effectiveness
Collected and processed co-payments and out-of-pocket charges using Availity
Performed general office duties, including but not limited to: answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff, proofreading, filing, handling incoming and outgoing mail, managing and restocking office supplies and managing vendor relationships.
Patient Service & Lead Health Information Coordinator
Smart Choice MRI
02.2017 - 02.2018
Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments
Document records of customer interactions, details of inquiries, and comments, always protecting security of medical records to ensure confidentiality is maintained
Prepare documents for services performed, to include verifying patients account information, insurance, provider orders and review for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations (HIPAA)
Prepare insurance claim forms and related documents
Responsible for legal requests, Image burns and as well as direct support to onboarding management.
Administrative Assistant Senior
Medical College - Wauwatosa
02.2017 - 06.2017
Coordinated office activities and public events, including product ordering, set up and technology
Researched and analyzed data to efficiently contribute to executive reports for monthly meetings
Placed, accepted and followed-up on customer inquiries by phone on behalf of executive staff
Maintained personal schedule, professional calendar and individual appointments for senior staff members
Assisted administrative team members with completing daily tasks in order to maintain a smooth workflow
Supported program operations by preparing and updating documents, reports and spreadsheets
Coordinated office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders
Prepared meeting minutes and edited project memorandums for organizational support
Performed general office duties, including but not limited to: answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff, proofreading, filing, handling incoming and outgoing mail, managing and restocking office supplies and managing vendor relationships
Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements and event planning, including booking airfare, hotel and transportation
Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
Administrative Assistant - Division Secretary Mental Health
Clement J. Zablocki Milwaukee VA
08.2015 - 02.2017
Mental Health Division Secretary and Administrative Support to the Division Managers
Calendar management for 3 Division Managers and assistance with calendars for all 12 program managers
Day-to-day administrative support of division needs to include technical support for general office needs, greeting and a POC for visitors, call screening and routing, travel planning and reporting for reimbursement, process correspondence such as memorandums, reports, faxes, emails and inter office mail
VANTS and videoconference coordination and set up
Drafts and prepares miscellaneous correspondence within the division, other division, and front office including Chief of Staff, Program managers, and Director to include memoranda's, agendas and minutes
M3 Medical Student Psych Rotation Coordinator with MCW, also Resident Coordination
EPAS, KEYS, security clearance assistance
Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Outlook, C PRS, VISTA and ACCESS educated
Multiple special projects, committees and other organizational processes
Operational support within the different areas of need- Program Support for Organization
ICARE Award twice in 1 year
(High Honor)
Lead Customer Service Rep & Claims Assistant
Clement J. Zablocki Milwaukee VA
08.2013 - 08.2015
Non-VA Care (Fee Service) claims processing by set standards of prioritized, organized and planned procedures to meet timely filing allotted time
Patient Verification of private information including social security numbers, birth dates, and insurance coverage for area veterans through multiple steps in varying computer systems
Receive calls for all areas of VA, with ability to redirect and advise information appropriately for both patients and vendors
Vendor and patient contact regarding billing concerns, authorization requests; or general Non-VA Care questions
Reconsideration of claims processing
Set up claims for review by physicians on site with claims (bills) and medical documentation including Emergency Department records
Able to accurately process claims with validated information
Confident in ability to obtain data necessary for processing upon request for or from vendors and veterans
Buildt knowledge of coding procedures per Medicare policies
Administrative support to NVCC authorization office for details on payments and allotted procedures based on Medicare
Determine veteran eligibility based upon SOP for Non-VA Care coverage, thus allowing approval or denial knowledge per claim processing.
Office Executive
We Type Transcription Services
11.2010 - 08.2013
Delegate server tasks, responsibilities, and assignments to contracted typists
File high priority transfers per government contract request
Plan, organize and prioritize to meet time sensitive material workflow
Utilize Department of Defense Civilian Access Card used in card reader for Navy work processing
Detailed identity verification processing through Vista; including names, social security numbers, address, disability percentages, insurance coverage, and eligibility
Arrange and purchase travel for the company president via company credit card
Company Bill management through standard online billing procedures
Transcriptionist backup (Radiology Requests)
Education
Associates of Arts - Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Remote
01.2013
Skills
Customer Relationship Management
Telephone Etiquette
Conflict Mediation
Project Management
Process Optimization
Document Management
Data Entry
Information Collection
Relationship Building
Patient Registration
Event Planning
Medical Terminology
Insurance Verification
Project Coordination
Timeline
Quality & Clinical Services Admin Assistant
Independent Physicians Network
12.2022 - Current
Medical Management Coordinator
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative
09.2019 - 12.2022
Administrative Assistant
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative
09.2018 - 09.2019
Patient Scheduling Specialist & Care Coordinator
Smart Choice MRI
02.2018 - 09.2018
Patient Service & Lead Health Information Coordinator
Smart Choice MRI
02.2017 - 02.2018
Administrative Assistant Senior
Medical College - Wauwatosa
02.2017 - 06.2017
Administrative Assistant - Division Secretary Mental Health
Clement J. Zablocki Milwaukee VA
08.2015 - 02.2017
Lead Customer Service Rep & Claims Assistant
Clement J. Zablocki Milwaukee VA
08.2013 - 08.2015
Office Executive
We Type Transcription Services
11.2010 - 08.2013
Associates of Arts - Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Administration