I am seeking a remote role where I can use my expertise in prior authorizations, insurance verification, and referral coordination to support healthcare providers. I value accuracy, efficiency, and compliance, and aim to reduce turnaround times and denials while improving patient access to care in a collaborative environment.
Ammar Shahzad
@ammarshahzad
Authorization & Referral Specialist with 3+ years in US healthcare, skilled in prior auths, insurance verification, and remote workflow efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly skilled Authorization and Referral Specialist with over 3 years of experience supporting US healthcare providers in fast-paced, remote environments. I have a strong track record of successfully managing prior authorizations, insurance verifications, and referral coordination while maintaining strict compliance with payer policies and HIPAA regulations.
I excel at handling high-volume workloads with precision, reducing authorization turnaround times, and minimizing denials through proactive follow-ups and thorough documentation. My experience includes working with diverse insurance providers, understanding complex medical terminology, and navigating healthcare systems efficiently.
In addition to my technical expertise, I bring strong communication and collaboration skills, allowing me to coordinate effectively with physicians, clinics, insurance companies, and patients across different time zones. I am highly adaptable, tech-savvy, and comfortable using remote tools and healthcare platforms to ensure seamless operations.
I am passionate about optimizing processes, improving patient access to care, and delivering reliable results in remote healthcare teams. I am now seeking opportunities where I can contribute my expertise, add value to healthcare organizations, and continue growing professionally in a remote setting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Authorization & Referral Specialist
MedacreMSO
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Verified patient benefits and insurance coverage with 95% accuracy, ensuring smooth claim processing. Liaised with insurers to expedite approvals and reduced delays by 20% while processing 200+ authorizations and referrals weekly in HIPAA-compliant workflows.
Authorization Specialist
Express Solutions
Apr 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 6 months)
Handled benefit verifications and coordinated with healthcare providers to secure timely authorization approvals, maintaining strict HIPAA compliance. Implemented improved authorization tracking that reduced errors by 15% and lowered average processing time by 25%, processing 200+ requests per week with 98% approval accuracy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Information Technology Education University Lahore
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Information Technology
2020 - 2024
Completed a BS in Information Technology focusing on IT solutions and practical applications of technology in business and healthcare settings.
Govt College Township, Lahore
Intermediate in Computer Science, Computer Science
2018 - 2020
Completed Intermediate level coursework in Computer Science, covering foundational topics in computer science, mathematics, and communication skills.
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