Tara Woodard
Franklin,KY
Summary
Dynamic Patient Referral Coordinator with extensive experience at Graves Gilbert Clinic, excelling in patient care coordination and insurance verification. Proven ability to enhance patient experiences while ensuring compliance with HIPAA protocols. Skilled in scheduling and referral tracking, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Referral Coordinator
Graves Gilbert Clinic
05.2014 - Current
- Worked with patients to schedule tests and procedures.
- Delivered excellent patient experiences and direct care.
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
- Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
- Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
Medical Biller and Coder
Sumner Medical Group
11.2011 - 05.2014
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures, and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
Education
Medical Coding Certificate - Medical Coding
Nashville College of Medical Careers
Madison10-2011
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Scheduling appointments
- Insurance verification
- Referral tracking
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Appointment scheduling
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Patient care coordination
Timeline
Patient Referral Coordinator
Graves Gilbert Clinic
05.2014 - Current
Medical Biller and Coder
Sumner Medical Group
11.2011 - 05.2014
Medical Coding Certificate - Medical Coding
Nashville College of Medical Careers