Detail-oriented referral coordinator with 2+ years of experience in medical office settings, utilizing ICD-10 coding and insurance verification skills to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement. Proficient in customer service, with a strong focus on maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA guidelines. Bilingual in Spanish.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Referral Coordinator
Gastro Care Institute
Lancaster, CA
11.2022 - Current
Processed referral requests from patients, doctors and other health care professionals.
Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
Reviewed and processed prior authorization request for medical procedures, medications, and treatments.
Verified insurance coverage and eligibility request services.
Maintained confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA gridlines.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Insurance Verification Specialist
Ascend Health Care
Canyon Country, CA
03.2020 - 09.2022
Verified insurance coverage and eligibility for patients, ensuring accurate billing and reimbursement
Contacted insurance companies to obtain necessary information for claim processing
Updated patient records with accurate, current insurance policy information.
Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
Maintained detailed records of insurance verification activities, including documentation of conversations with insurance representatives
Sales Associate
Dillards Department Store
Palmdale, CA
08.2012 - 02.2019
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.