Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Yesenia Vazquez

Yonkers,NY

Summary

Hardworking Prior Authorization Specialist with successful background working closely with insurance company representatives to gain preapproval for procedures and testing. Detail-oriented performer with over 3 years of managing documentation. Considered team player with exemplary multitasking skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Pharmacy Liaison

East Harlem Council For Human Services
11.2019 - Current
  • Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.
  • Analyzed medical records and other documents to determine approval of requests for authorization.
  • Provided prior authorization support for physicians, healthcare providers and patients in accordance with payer guidelines.
  • Evaluated clinical criteria for approval or denial of services requiring pre-authorization.
  • Reviewed appeals for prior authorization requests and communicated with payers to resolve issues.
  • Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

Pharmacy Clerk

Trust Pharmacy
Yonkers, NY
08.2014 - Current
  • Proficient in Micro Merchant system used for filing and reconciliation of prescription
  • Register new patients information into the Micro Merchant system
  • Query physician’s offices on medication concerns and contraindications
  • Communicate with insurance companies regarding prior authorizations for certain prescriptions
  • Use medical coding to identify diabetic patients in need of specific instructions or follow up
  • Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare policies for prescriptions and prior authorizations
  • Able to explain directions of any medications to our clients
  • Handle cash, credit and check transactions

Health Information Management Clerk

Urban Health Plan
11.2018 - 11.2019
  • Upheld HIPAA regulations and standards for protecting patient information.
  • Retrieved medical data for physicians and patients.
  • Secured confidential patient information from unauthorized access.
  • Generated medical reports on patient admissions, treatment and discharge for disbursement to various departments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Education

BBA -

The College of Westchester Healthcare Administration
06.2020

AAPC Certified Professional Coding Course - undefined

03.2019

Skills

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, and Word
  • Pharmacy Management Software
  • Prescription Interpretation
  • Authorizations
  • Patient Referral
  • Medical Coding
  • Typing Medication Labels
  • Clinical Data Entry
  • Patient Care and Monitoring

Certification

  • 340B UNIVERITY ONDEMAND FOR HEALTH CENTERS Training - 06/0/2022

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Pharmacy Liaison - East Harlem Council For Human Services
11.2019 - Current
Health Information Management Clerk - Urban Health Plan
11.2018 - 11.2019
Pharmacy Clerk - Trust Pharmacy
08.2014 - Current
The College of Westchester Healthcare Administration - BBA,
- AAPC Certified Professional Coding Course,
  • 340B UNIVERITY ONDEMAND FOR HEALTH CENTERS Training - 06/0/2022
Yesenia Vazquez