Teresa Gallardo
North Brunswick
Summary
Hardworking financial counselor proudly offering over two decades of experience in processing financial forms and obtaining healthcare documents. Highly trained professional with background in patient account management and meeting tight deadlines. Offering exemplary time management and issue resolution skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Counselor
Rutgers Cancer Institute
New Brunswick
09.2001 - 07.2025
- Conducted comprehensive financial assessments with clients to identify their current financial situation and develop appropriate action plans.
- Reviewed and verified financial data to determine program eligibility.
- Liaised between physician, patient and insurance carrier to verify that each party had necessary information.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Rutgers
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- Interviewed patients in accordance with CINJ policies and procedures
- Obtained financial and demographic data for new/established patients
- Assisted uninsured/underinsured patients in receiving pubic benefits, charity care, and state approved financial sponsorship
- Maintained files of community, state, and federal resources available as criteria to assist patients of financial need
- Assisted patients in understanding issues surrounding health care finance
- Obtained approvals from insurance companies to ensure coverage of patients medical care
- Obtained authorizations from insurance companies for patient care
- Coordinated with physicians/nurses to obtain clinical information
- Submitted appeals for insurance denials in collaborations with corresponding physicians
- Assisted patients in coordination billing issues with RWJUH and RWJUMG
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Financial Counselor
Rutgers Cancer Institute
09.2001 - 07.2025
Some College (No Degree) -
Rutgers
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