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Ashley Wright

@ashleywright1

Healthcare professional specializing in insurance verification, prior authorizations, and claims processing.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a remote role in insurance benefits coordination or prior authorizations where I can apply payer expertise, streamline authorization processes, and support patient access while working in a compliant, collaborative environment.

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

WH
Current

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.

SM

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.

Natera logoNA

Prior Authorization Specialist

Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 (3 months)

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

VS

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.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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