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Tania Stevens

@taniastevens

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I coordinate insurance authorizations to prevent delays in patient care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking an Authorization Specialist role where I can use insurance verification, prior authorization, EMR, and payer communication experience to support timely approvals, accurate documentation, compliance, and uninterrupted patient care.

At LifeStance Health, I manage prior authorization requests for outpatient behavioral health services, verifying benefits and requirements before submission to help prevent delays in care.

I've coordinated intake, authorization, and patient access processes for mental health and substance use treatment services at Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services. I maintain compliant records that support billing and audits while serving as a liaison among patients, providers, and payers.

In hospital and behavioral health settings, I use EMR systems, communicate across clinical teams, and resolve authorization issues with insurance representatives. I'm focused on accurate documentation, timely approvals, and efficient care coordination.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Unit secretary

Current

catholic health

Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Provided administrative and clerical support in a fast-paced Labor & Delivery unit, coordinating communication between physicians, nurses, patients, and hospital departments. Managed patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and medical records while maintaining accurate documentation and confidentiality. Coordinated patient and staff requests, scheduled procedures and services, entered orders.

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Current

Lead Medical Services Coordinator

Current

Lifestance Health

Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Managed prior authorization requests for outpatient behavioral health services, ensuring completeness and accuracy before submission. Verified insurance benefits, coverage requirements, and authorization criteria for multiple payers, and communicated with providers and insurance representatives to resolve authorization issues.

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Scheduler/ Office Manager

Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling

Dec 2019 - Jan 2024 (4 years 1 month)

Managed daily intake and administrative operations for a behavioral health organization, serving as a primary point of contact for patients, families, providers, and community partners. Coordinated new patient intake, appointments, referrals, insurance verification, and required documentation while maintaining accurate and confidential records.

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Wellness Ambassador

Rite Aid pharmacy

Sep 2015 - Dec 2019 (4 years 3 months)

Provided patient focused pharmacy and wellness support, assisting with prescription processing, insurance verification, medication services, and customer education. Coordinated and set up vaccination and wellness clinics for businesses, schools, and nursing homes, managing scheduling, logistics, staffing, and communication to ensure successful clinic operations while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

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