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Dawn Yacono

@dawnyacono

I secure high-cost infusion treatment access through complex authorization and financial clearance.

United States
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At NYU Medical Center, I managed complex financial clearance and prior authorization for hospital outpatient infusion therapies across oncology, rheumatology, neurology, and gastroenterology. I supported roughly 30 cases daily for 20–30 physicians, including treatments valued up to approximately $100,000 per infusion.

I've owned cases from payer review through written approval, denials, first-level appeals, peer-to-peer coordination, benefit routing, and patient assistance. I validate approvals carefully, resolve site-of-care and network-access barriers, and use payer relationships to move urgent, financially sensitive cases forward.

Earlier at Arena Oncology Associates, I combined oncology authorization and patient access work with billing, collections, payment posting, accounts receivable follow-up, scheduling, and front-office operations. I'm trusted as a go-to resource for difficult cases, workflow guidance, staff onboarding, and high-dollar escalations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

NYU Medical Center logoNC

Senior Financial Clearance Associate

Apr 2012 - Aug 2026 (14 years 4 months)

Managed complex prior authorization and financial clearance for high-cost infusion therapies, consistently meeting turnaround and accuracy goals. Served as a subject matter expert and handled high-dollar cases up to $100,000 per infusion.

Education

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Queensborough Community College logoQC

Queensborough Community College

Certificate, Medical Office Assisting

Completed a certificate in Medical Office Assisting with a focus on medical billing and coding.

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