Brittany Smith
@brittanysmith
Seasoned insurance verification specialist with 8 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
With over 8 years of experience in insurance verification, I have honed my skills in managing payer communications and ensuring accurate benefit coordination. My journey has taken me through various roles, where I have consistently met daily metrics and completed prior authorizations, all while maintaining effective communication with patients.
Currently, I serve as an Insurance Specialist at Abbvie Endocrinology, where I manage pharmacy benefits and engage with patients to clarify their insurance coverage. My proficiency in Salesforce, Epic, and Microsoft Office has enabled me to maintain high levels of accuracy and efficiency in my work. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to enhance patient access to essential healthcare services.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Insurance Specialist
Abbvie Endocrinology
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Manages insurance payer communications to ascertain pharmacy benefits, ensuring accurate and efficient data capture in Salesforce. Maintains consistent performance by completing an average of 4 cases daily, adhering to set productivity metrics.
Insurance Specialist
Abbvie Endocrinology
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Manages insurance payer communications to ascertain pharmacy benefits, ensuring accurate and efficient data capture in Salesforce. Maintains consistent performance by completing an average of 4 cases daily and engages with patients to clarify their insurance benefits.
Clinic Float-Medical Assistant
OrthoIndy
Feb 2010 - Jan 2011 (11 months)
Provided comprehensive patient care by preparing individuals for examinations and coordinating scheduling for diagnostic and follow-up appointments, ensuring efficient patient flow.
Clinic Float-Medical Assistant
OrthoIndy
Feb 2010 - Jan 2011 (11 months)
Provided comprehensive patient care by preparing individuals for examinations and coordinating scheduling for diagnostic and follow-up appointments, ensuring efficient patient flow.
Medical Assistant
Fairbanks Urgent Care Center
May 2013 - Sep 2013 (4 months)
Conducted patient assessments and collected specimens for diagnostic testing, ensuring accurate documentation of medical records. Assisted medical professionals with various procedures.
Medical Assistant
Midnight Sun Family Medicine
Nov 2013 - Sep 2014 (10 months)
Provided comprehensive support in patient care, including recording vitals, administering injections, and managing front office operations. Ensured efficient clinic workflow.
Medical Assistant
Midnight Sun Family Medicine
Nov 2013 - Sep 2014 (10 months)
Provided comprehensive support in patient care, including recording vitals and assisting with various diagnostic tests. Managed front office operations, ensuring efficient clinic workflow.
Benefits Coordinator
South Texas Arthritis Care Center
Sep 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Verified insurance coverage and addressed billing inquiries, ensuring accurate patient account management and facilitating smooth payment transactions. Coordinated patient scheduling and maintained organized records.
Benefits Coordinator
South Texas Arthritis Care Center
Sep 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 6 months)
Verified insurance coverage and addressed billing inquiries, ensuring accurate patient account management. Coordinated patient scheduling and maintained organized records using Microsoft Office tools.
Insurance Verification II-Temp
Piedmont Columbus Regional
Aug 2019 - Oct 2019 (2 months)
Verified insurance benefits and confirmed procedure codes with healthcare providers, ensuring accurate and timely processing of patient information. Utilized multiple industry-standard platforms.
Medical Assistant
Fairbanks Urgent Care Center
May 2013 - Sep 2013 (4 months)
Conducted patient assessments and collected specimens for diagnostic testing. Assisted medical professionals with various procedures, enhancing patient care and clinic efficiency.
Insurance Verification II
Piedmont Columbus Regional
Sep 2019 - Oct 2019 (1 month)
Verified insurance benefits and confirmed procedure codes with healthcare providers, ensuring accurate and timely processing of patient information. Utilized multiple industry-standard platforms.
Insurance Verification Specialist
Urology Center of Columbus
Sep 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Verified insurance coverage for a high volume of patients daily, ensuring accuracy and compliance for both major and minor payers. Managed new patient intake and coordinated referrals for Tricare beneficiaries.
Insurance Verification Specialist
Urology Center of Columbus
Aug 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Verified insurance coverage for a high volume of patients daily, ensuring accuracy and compliance for both major and minor payers. Managed new patient intake and coordinated referrals for Tricare beneficiaries.
Insurance Verification Specialist
Fresenius
Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year)
Verified patient insurance coverage using telephonic and web portal methods, ensuring compliance with company timelines. Coordinated with healthcare providers to secure prior authorizations for in-office procedures.
Insurance Verification Specialist
Fresenius
Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 (8 months)
Verified patient insurance coverage using telephonic and web portal methods, ensuring compliance with company timelines. Coordinated with healthcare providers to secure prior authorizations for in-office procedures.
Benefits Investigator
Caduceus Health
Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Conducted thorough insurance verifications for mental health and TMS services, ensuring accurate coverage information for patient treatment plans. Completed prior authorizations and utilized Salesforce for documentation and management.
Benefits Investigator
Caduceus Health
Dec 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Conducted thorough insurance verifications for mental health and TMS services, ensuring accurate coverage information for patient treatment plans. Completed prior authorizations as required, maintaining high levels of accuracy and patient data integrity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Virginia College
Associate’s degree, Human Resources Management
2013 - 2015
Completed an Associate’s degree in Human Resources Management, gaining knowledge in various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, and organizational behavior.
Virginia College
Associate’s degree, Human Resources Management
2013 - 2015
Completed an Associate’s degree in Human Resources Management, focusing on the principles of managing human resources effectively within organizations.
Fortis Institute
Certificate, Medical Assisting
2009 - 2009
Earned a Certificate in Medical Assisting, focusing on clinical and administrative skills necessary for supporting healthcare professionals and managing patient care.
Fortis Institute
Certificate, Medical Assisting
2009 - 2009
Earned a Certificate in Medical Assisting, providing foundational knowledge and skills necessary for supporting healthcare professionals and patient care.
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