Tamara Maxwell
Evans Medical Clinic
McKenzie,TN
38
years of professional experience
Experienced referral nurse with a background in patient referrals, medical charting, insurance verification, and EHR documentation, known for accuracy, organization, and timely care coordination.
Work History
Referral Nurse
3 Years 3 Months- Reviewed referral requests for medical necessity, eligibility, and provider requirements.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists, ensuring complete documentation and timely routing.
- Collaborated with physicians and care teams to clarify orders and resolve referral issues.
- Communicated with patients about referral status, next steps, and appointment preparation.
- Entered referral data accurately into EHR systems and maintained confidential records.
- Verified insurance authorization requirements and supported approval workflows for outgoing referrals.
Special Education/At-Risk Assistant
15 Years 9 Months- Collaborated with teachers and parents to provide updates on student progress and support individualized learning plans.
- Oversaw computer programs for students in Response to Intervention (RTI) classes.
- Performed clerical duties such as copying, faxing, filing.
- Entered information in computer files for weekly student progress.
Referral Clerk
5 Years- Processed patient referrals, ensuring accurate documentation and timely routing to appropriate specialists.
- Verified insurance requirements and prior authorization details before appointment scheduling.
- Entered referral data into electronic medical records with strong attention to detail.
- Organized faxed records and supporting documents to maintain complete referral files.
- Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
Transcriptionist/Home Health Secretary
12 Years 2 Months- Prioritized urgent clinical dictations to support timely patient care decisions.
- Transcribed physician dictations into accurate medical records using hospital transcription systems.
- Verified medical terminology, abbreviations, and diagnoses for transcription accuracy.
- Reviewed reports for grammar, terminology, and formatting before chart integration.
- Completed insurance forms for Home Health certification and recertification.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Office Assisting
High School Diploma
Skills
Insurance verification
Medical charting
Attention to detail/organizational skills
Time management
Telephone communication
Timeline
Referral Nurse
Evans Medical Clinic
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Special Education/At-Risk Assistant
Mckenzie Special School District
08.2007 - 05.2023Read More
Referral Clerk
Mckenzie Medical Center
08.2002 - 08.2007Read More
Transcriptionist/Home Health Secretary
Methodist Hospital of McKenzie
04.1989 - 06.2001Read More
West TN Business College
Medical Assistant from Medical Office Assisting
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McKenzie High School
High School Diploma
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