Jeanette Alvarado
@jeanettealvarado
Patient-focused administrative professional specializing in insurance verification and team leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced administrative and patient services professional with a strong background in insurance verification, authorizations, and medical billing. I have led patient service teams to improve inquiry resolution, streamlined appointment scheduling, and reduced claim denials through process improvements.
My career includes roles as Patient Service Specialist Team Lead, Administrative Assistant, Authorization Specialist, and Insurance Verification Specialist, where I implemented staffing adjustments, coordinated with clinical teams, and introduced feedback loops that improved patient experience and operational efficiency.
I bring disciplined documentation, bilingual communication, EMR/Epic familiarity, and a commitment to compliance and patient-centered service, and I enjoy mentoring new team members and driving measurable improvements in workflow and claims accuracy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Patient Service Team Lead
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Leads patient service team to optimize inquiry resolution and appointment scheduling, implemented process improvements that improved patient flow and reduced claim errors. Partnered with clinical teams to streamline insurance verification and resolved escalated concerns to improve patient feedback.
Administrative Assistant
Florida Lung and Sleep Associates
Mar 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 10 months)
Managed patient check-ins, intake and records organization to reduce scheduling conflicts and wait times; coordinated with DME and insurers to expedite equipment approvals and implemented follow-up protocols to improve reimbursement timeliness.
Authorization Specialist
AeroCare Holdings, Inc
Oct 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 3 months)
Secured DME authorizations and verified insurance to reduce denials and accelerate reimbursements; reviewed documentation and liaised with providers to resolve coverage discrepancies and improve patient access to equipment.
Insurance Verification Specialist
21st Century Oncology
Mar 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 9 months)
Verified patient insurance eligibility and maintained accurate verification records to improve claim approvals and reduce payment delays; collaborated with clinical teams to resolve complex coverage issues and support timely treatment access.
Customer Service Representative
ECI Health Care Partners
Jan 2016 - Feb 2018 (2 years 1 month)
Managed medical billing and patient claims while handling high-volume inbound/outbound calls to improve response times and payment accuracy; supervised team operations to enhance service delivery.
Customer Service Representative
Lynx Services
Jun 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 6 months)
Provided support to auto insurance clients by resolving inquiries, guiding customers through claims processes, and documenting interactions to improve satisfaction and reduce recurring complaints.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lehigh Senior High School
High School Diploma or Equivalent, General Education
Activities and societies: Volunteer at food pantry (2013–Current); Boy Scout leader (2013–2015); Youth leader at Christ United Methodist (2014–2015); Volunteer sales representative at First United Methodist thrift store (2012–2014).
Completed high school education with coursework preparing for administrative and healthcare support roles.
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