Results-driven healthcare professional with 6+ years of experience in insurance verification, appeals, and prior authorizations. Proven ability to resolve denials and improve patient access across Medicaid, Medicare, VA, and commercial plans.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions & Marketing Representative
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Phenix City
05.2023 - 12.2023
Verified insurance coverage and benefits for inpatient rehabilitation admissions across Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and commercial plans
Managed prior authorizations and appeals to secure patient approvals for medically necessary care
Coordinated with insurance companies, physicians, and case managers to resolve denials and expedite admissions
Educated patients and families on coverage, benefits, and financial responsibilities
Managed daily patient census reporting, ensuring accuracy of admissions, discharges, and bed availability
Assisted with onboarding and training of new employees on workflows and systems
Planned and executed community outreach events, health fairs, and referral-based marketing initiatives
Managed local social media accounts for Columbus, GA and Phenix City, AL locations
Coordinated provider marketing lunches and maintained referral relationships
Ordered and managed marketing materials, vendor coordination, and promotional inventory
Created outreach materials and tracked financial documentation for marketing expenses
Administrative Assistant /Patient Care Coordinator
Americanwork
Columbus
05.2022 - 05.2023
Verified Medicaid and Medicare eligibility using GAMMIS and Palmetto systems
Assisted patients in accessing services, scheduling appointments, and resolving coverage issues
Acted as a liaison between patients, providers, and internal teams
Led audit readiness efforts by reviewing and organizing thousands of patient records to ensure compliance
Developed a tracking system to monitor expirations for consents, privacy practices, and treatment authorizations
Proactively contacted patients to update documentation prior to expiration
Contributed to the organization achieving its first successful audit with an “A” rating after prior failures
Assisted in onboarding and training new employees; created training materials and documentation
Supported providers with prescription coordination and administrative follow-up
Resolved technical issues and improved scheduling workflows through custom spreadsheets
Medical Census Coordinator
UnitedHealthcare
Colorado Springs
12.2019 - 11.2021
Managed patient census data, admissions, and discharges across healthcare systems
Ensured accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting of patient information
Collaborated with internal departments to resolve discrepancies and improve reporting processes
Provided operational support through real-time data tracking and analysis
JAA and Dental Policy Advisor
Anthem BlueCross BlueShield
Columbus
08.2018 - 12.2019
Handled insurance inquiries, claims, and benefit explanations for dental and commercial health plans
Supported grievances and appeals processes, ensuring compliance with policy guidelines
Educated members and providers on coverage, claims processes, and plan benefits
Collaborated with internal teams to resolve complex claim and policy issues
Awarded Anthem National Care Award for excellence in service and performance
Medical Administrative Assistant /Clinical Support Specialist
Cynthia Tew, NP
Columbus
03.2014 - 08.2018
Performed medical coding, billing, and charting to support accurate patient documentation and claims processing
Assisted with patient care coordination and documentation across multiple care settings
Rounded with provider at Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), supporting patient evaluations and follow-up care
Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records to ensure compliance with healthcare standards
Assisted with administrative and clinical workflow tasks to improve efficiency and continuity of care
Education
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Medical Assistant
CareerStep
Lehi, UT
12.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) - Medical Administration
CareerStep
Lehi, UT
12.2019 - 03.2020
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word 2016 - Computer Science
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel 2016 - Computer Science
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint 2016 - Computer Science