Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Jennifer Bellamy

Charlotte

Summary

Patient Access Specialist with extensive experience in insurance verification and patient registration at CEENTA. Demonstrated ability to improve patient flow through effective communication and collaboration. Proficient in EHR management and HIPAA compliance, ensuring high standards of detail and empathy in healthcare service delivery..

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Access Specialist

CEENTA
Charlotte
12.2022 - Current
  • Managed patient check-in and registration processes efficiently.
  • Verified insurance information and collected patient data accurately.
  • Coordinated appointment scheduling across multiple departments effectively.
  • Assisted patients with billing inquiries and payment processes professionally.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient records in compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline patient flow daily.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems to update patient information promptly.
  • Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage, collected copays and other payments, processed credit card transactions.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of coding systems used in healthcare setting for reimbursement purposes.
  • Submitted fees and claims to insurance companies manually or digitally.
  • Updated reference materials with Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer requirements, guidelines, policies and list of accepted insurance plans.

Service Center Representative

Sedgwick
Memphis
02.2021 - 10.2022

Facilitated effective communication as primary liaison for callers, resolving issues per client specifications.

Provided detailed guidance to customers on claims application and servicing processes.

Directed customer inquiries to appropriate contacts across various locations, escalating issues when necessary.

Telephone Service Representative

Releasepoint (Remote) Seasonal
Charlotte
06.2020 - 03.2021

Requested medical records and authorizations from nationwide medical facilities and patients for insurance purposes.

Facilitated efficient communication between healthcare providers and insurance companies regarding documentation requests.

  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail in processing medical documentation.

Customer Service Representative

Cognizant
Charlotte
03.2020 - 10.2020

Delivered sales and support assistance via phone and email, resolving general inquiries and incidents.

Utilized computerized systems for tracking and troubleshooting basic customer inquiries.

Documented issues, identifying actions for order entry, modifications, billing, payments, pricing, and reporting.

Customer Service Representative

Insight Global (Epiq) Contract
Charlotte
10.2019 - 11.2019

Provided empathetic customer service by managing inquiries on medical claim updates.

Utilized Microsoft Office and internal systems for accurate, efficient handling of customer interactions.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Medix (Ensemble Healthcare Partners) Contract
Huntersville
05.2019 - 07.2019

Resolved claim issues with commercial and government payers, ensuring timely reimbursements.

Secured appropriate reimbursements by addressing discrepancies with relevant payers.

Customer Service Representative Contractor

Randstad (Alight Solutions)
Charlotte
09.2018 - 04.2019

Processed diverse transactions, including health enrollments and tax updates, ensuring employee comprehension of health benefits.

Resolved payroll and benefits issues, advocating for employees to improve understanding of HR services.

Customer Service Advisor

Convergys
Charlotte
11.2016 - 08.2018

Clarified customer requirements to ensure accurate service delivery and improve satisfaction.

Tracked and documented information using a call tracking database to enhance interactions.

  • Prepared and maintained accurate records by notating accounts for consistency and reliability.

Healthcare Customer Service Advocate

Connextions (Optum)
Charlotte
05.2014 - 02.2015

Addressed inquiries regarding premiums, claims, payment status, and in-network providers for senior members to deliver exceptional customer service.

Verified coverage and payment statuses for providers and brokers through effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits Verifications Specialist Contract

Talentbridge/Lash Group
Charlotte
11.2013 - 01.2014

Facilitated communication with insurance companies for detailed patient benefit information.

Ensured accurate, timely verification of benefits for healthcare providers.

  • Completed re-credentialing requests for government and commercial payers.
  • Managed inquiries regarding insurance benefits, maintaining compliance with established protocols.

Customer Service Representative

Convergys
Charlotte
07.2011 - 03.2012

Utilized decision-support tools to efficiently resolve customer service orders and requests.

Delivered solutions to core customer issues while maintaining expertise in client products and services.

Customer Care Loan Specialist

Lending Tree, LLC
Charlotte
06.2005 - 04.2008

Managed and resolved inquiries concerning loan processes, addressing 50 to 100 calls daily.

Ensured confidentiality through secure handling of sensitive customer information.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Billing

Everest University
Tampa, Florida
01-2014

Skills

  • Patient registration
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Medical terminology
  • Insurance verification
  • EHR management
  • UMR
  • Epiq
  • Navigate and manage tasks
  • Claims processing
  • Multiple monitors
  • Coding systems
  • Customer relationship management
  • Billing inquiries resolution
  • Financial obligation determination
  • Co-payment collection
  • Patient scheduling
  • Specialist referrals
  • Healthcare compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Insurance information collection
  • Healthcare software
  • Performance standards
  • Proficiency in computer operations
  • Insurance billing
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Eligibility determination
  • Authorization verification
  • Registration and admissions
  • Strong empathy
  • Privacy regulations knowledge
  • Post-discharge care coordination
  • Patient education
  • Electronic health records
  • Healthcare systems navigation

Timeline

Patient Access Specialist

CEENTA
12.2022 - Current

Service Center Representative

Sedgwick
02.2021 - 10.2022

Telephone Service Representative

Releasepoint (Remote) Seasonal
06.2020 - 03.2021

Customer Service Representative

Cognizant
03.2020 - 10.2020

Customer Service Representative

Insight Global (Epiq) Contract
10.2019 - 11.2019

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Medix (Ensemble Healthcare Partners) Contract
05.2019 - 07.2019

Customer Service Representative Contractor

Randstad (Alight Solutions)
09.2018 - 04.2019

Customer Service Advisor

Convergys
11.2016 - 08.2018

Healthcare Customer Service Advocate

Connextions (Optum)
05.2014 - 02.2015

Benefits Verifications Specialist Contract

Talentbridge/Lash Group
11.2013 - 01.2014

Customer Service Representative

Convergys
07.2011 - 03.2012

Customer Care Loan Specialist

Lending Tree, LLC
06.2005 - 04.2008

Associate of Science - Medical Billing

Everest University
Jennifer Bellamy