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Prior Authorization Specialist resume example with 3+ years of experience

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Jessica Claire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary

Talented Prior Authorization Representative with years of implementing strategies to secure authorizations for clinical procedures. Expert delivering continuous clinical quality improvement. Superb influencing skills to communicate with credibility, tact and diplomacy. Also, knowledgeable entry-level medical billing and coding experience.

Skills
  • Insurance information oversight
  • Understanding of medical terms
  • Precertification requirements
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Recordkeeping and data input
  • Teambuilding
  • Troubleshooting
  • Working collaboratively
  • Team management
  • Computer skills
  • Work ethic
  • Referral verification
  • Front desk operations
  • HIPAA guidelines
  • Records maintenance
  • Proficient in EMRs, authorization websites
  • Patient callbacks
  • Customer service
  • MS Office
  • Clerical
  • Authorizations knowledge
Experience
05/2019 to 11/2019 Prior Authorization Specialist Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Brighton, MA,
  • Contacted insurance companies to obtain necessary preauthorizations needed for upcoming tests and procedures.
  • Filing out data entry forms to ensure all criteria was clearly documented.
  • Provided accurate information to all parties, including patients, insurance providers, healthcare staff and office personnel by using effective written and verbal communication skills.
03/2018 to 10/2018 MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT Hca | Lexington, KY,
  • Answer multi-line phone system.
  • Assisted with referrals and prepared medical records for patients.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person for both medical appointments and transportation.
04/2016 to 02/2018 Senior Authorization Specialist Landmark Health | Orchard Park, NY,
  • Answer multi-line phone system, schedule patients with multiple PCPs and specialists.
  • Contacted insurance companies to obtain necessary preauthorizations needed for upcoming tests and procedures.
  • Provided accurate information to all parties, including patients, insurance providers, healthcare staff and office personnel by using effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Notified ordering providers of denied authorizations.
  • Coordinated resolutions for issues and appealed denied authorizations.
  • Applied knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer requirements utilizing on-line eligibility systems to verify patient coverage and policy limitations.
  • Performed detailed medical reviews of prior authorization request, following established criteria and protocols.
  • Identified reasons behind denied claims and worked closely with insurance carriers to promote resolutions.
  • Maintained files for referral and insurance information, entering referrals into system.
  • Clarified patient inquiries and questions to update patient account information in computer system.
  • Created master spreadsheet to record procedures, denials and approvals.
08/2015 to 04/2016 Medical Receptionist Waisbren Medicine | City, STATE,
  • Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.
  • Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
  • Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
  • Processed patient payments and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
  • Photocopied insurance cards, documented details and verified patient coverage for upcoming procedures or appointments.
  • Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.
  • Greeted each patient pleasantly and offered desk sheet for easy sign-in.
  • Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flows.
  • Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
  • Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
  • Straightened up waiting room to maintain neat and organized space.
  • Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
Education and Training
Expected in 04/2021 Career Diploma | Medical Billing And Coding Ashworth College, Norcross, GA GPA:
  • Completed continuing education in Medical Billing and Coding
  • 3.8 GPA
  • Honor Roll April 2021
  • DETHS Member
Expected in 05/2011 Bachelor of Arts | Music Education Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ, GPA:
  • Major in Music Education
Accomplishments
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Recognized as Difference maker and Difference maker of the year (2017) for outstanding performance and team contributions.
  • Promoted to Senior Authorization specialist due to exceptional work ethic and training other employees in authorizations that achieved better teamwork and a better workflow.
Additional Information

I will be sitting for my CPC-A certification exam with AAPC at the end of September. I will update my resume when I receive the certification.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Ashworth College
  • Georgian Court University

Job Titles Held:

  • Prior Authorization Specialist
  • MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
  • Senior Authorization Specialist
  • Medical Receptionist

Degrees

  • Career Diploma
  • Bachelor of Arts

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