Shernita Felton Snowden
@shernitafeltonsnowde
Release of Information QA specialist improving compliant records and patient care.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Release of Information Quality Assurance Review Specialist who brings strong work ethic, accuracy, and patient-focused communication. From verifying demographics and insurance to ensuring HIPPA compliance, I consistently document, research, and resolve issues while keeping records organized and audit-ready.
In my current role at Erlanger Health System, I coordinate bariatrics patient requirements by managing daily insurance calls, scheduling, and cross-team updates with surgeons, nurses, dietitians, and pre-certification. I also initiate peer-to-peers and file appeals after prior-authorization denials—bringing a quality-minded approach to problem solving, data entry, and follow-through.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Bariatrics Surgical Coordinator
Erlanger Health System
Nov 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)
Verified patients’ insurance and communicated daily with bariatrics surgeons, nurses, dietitian, and pre-certification. Updated procedure requirements, scheduled surgeries and follow-ups, initiated peer-to-peer reviews, and filed appeals for prior-authorization denials.
Patient Service Representative
Erlanger Health System
Aug 2018 - Nov 2018 (3 months)
Processed patient check-ins and outs, scheduled follow-up appointments, and handled incoming referrals. Verified insurance information, completed phone-based reminders for bariatric events, and scanned and filed patient information in the system.
Cruise Customer Service Rep
Sykes Work At Home
Oct 2017 - Aug 2018 (10 months)
Handled inbound customer calls to support cruise bookings and resolve issues with errors, payments, and updated information. Provided terms and policy guidance and used multiple system tools to complete accurate booking updates and data entry.
Retail Sales & Bookkeeping
PearlIce LLC
Oct 2015 - Apr 2018 (2 years 6 months)
Sold decorative candle holders and home decor primarily through online channels while managing sales tax reporting and keeping business licenses current. Prepared accurate bookkeeping and paperwork for annual income tax season and supported customer service operations.
Assembler, Clinical Trials
VWR International (Therapak)
Jun 2017 - Sep 2017 (3 months)
Picked and gathered clinical trial components by matching orders and lot numbers, ensuring items were correct and not expired. Printed air bills and related documentation and entered required data into the computer system.
Assembler, Clinical Trials
ResourceMFG (Therapak)
Feb 2017 - Jun 2017 (4 months)
Verified that picked clinical trial tubes and components matched orders and lot numbers and were not expired. Gathered complete kits, printed documentation, and entered summaries and other required information into the computer system.
Front End Supervisor
Kroger
Feb 2016 - Feb 2017 (1 year)
Supervised front-end associates (customer service, cashiers, courtesy clerks) and ensured safe, clean store operations. Performed cashier and front desk transactions (including money orders and Western Union), handled returns/exchanges, answered and routed phone calls, and assisted with till reconciliation and cash/check deposits.
Eligibility Clerk
Team Health
Mar 2012 - Jun 2015 (3 years 3 months)
Verified and entered patient demographic information and ensured data accuracy for eligibility processing while following HIPAA requirements. Checked Medicare/Medicaid and commercial insurance eligibility by verifying coverage in California and Arizona and determining eligibility status.
Patient Service Coordinator
Team Health
Mar 2012 - Jun 2015 (3 years 3 months)
Verified patient demographics and current insurance, provided HIPAA-compliant customer service, and researched/responded to patient questions about billing status. Printed claims and itemized bills, arranged payment plans, processed workers’ compensation accounts, and updated patient coverage as needed.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Allied Business Schools
Certificate of Completion, Pharmacy Technician
Completed a Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Completion through Allied Business Schools (online) on February 20, 2017.
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Activities and societies: Member of Golden Key International Honor Society; Member of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity.
Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with an accounting focus from Tennessee State University, graduating May 7, 2005.
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