Ashley Wright
@ashleywright1
Healthcare professional specializing in insurance verification, prior authorizations, and claims processing.
What I'm looking for
I am a healthcare professional with 8+ years of experience specializing in insurance verification, prior authorizations, and claims processing with major payors. I have worked across clinical and administrative roles to streamline benefits coordination and billing workflows.
In front-desk and specialist roles I managed benefits verification for BCBS, Medicare, Medicaid, UHC, Aetna, and Cigna, processed prior authorizations for diagnostics, medications, and genetic testing, and handled claims denials and appeals. I trained staff on HIPAA-compliant procedures and served as a primary contact for insurance and billing inquiries.
Clinically, I am a certified medical assistant experienced in phlebotomy, venipuncture, EKGs, injections, triage, and maintaining accurate EMR records while following infection-control and HIPAA standards. I combine clinical skills with payer knowledge to reduce authorization turnaround and improve patient access to services.
I am seeking remote opportunities in insurance benefits coordination and prior authorizations where I can apply my payer expertise, administrative efficiency, and commitment to compliance to support providers and patients.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Receptionist
Well Being Healthcare
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Managed front desk operations and patient intake while verifying benefits and processing prior authorizations for diagnostics and medications; trained staff on HIPAA-compliant procedures and served as primary contact for insurance and billing inquiries.
Certified Medical Assistant
Symbios Medical
Jul 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Processed prior authorizations and verified insurance eligibility while assisting with triage, vitals, injections, venipuncture, and maintaining accurate EMR records and infection control protocols.
Managed prior authorizations for genetic testing and medical services, verified coverage across commercial and government payors, and handled denials, appeals, and follow-up submissions to ensure approvals and compliance.
Certified Medical Assistant
Cross Island Medical Center
Jul 2018 - Jul 2022 (4 years)
Verified insurance coverage and processed authorizations while assisting in patient care, performing EKGs and blood draws, and maintaining HIPAA and safety compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Virginia College - Savannah
Certification in Medical Assisting, Medical Assisting
2017 - 2017
Completed a Certification in Medical Assisting in September 2017 focused on clinical and administrative assisting skills.
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