Tanya Blacksher
@tanyablacksher
UR Authorization Coordinator at Steward Healthcare processing patient records and authorization requests.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Steward Healthcare, I process incoming patient records and send clinicals and doctor’s notes to insurance companies to obtain authorization. I also provide approval or denial letters to providers and UR nurses, and document incoming calls and faxes.
At Baylor Scott n White, I verified doctors’, radiology, and surgery benefits using EMR systems and obtained authorizations through insurance portals or by phone. I also educated customers about consent forms, HIPAA policies, and financial responsibility.
Earlier, as an Insurance Verification Clerk/Admitting at Pine Creek Medical Center/PSG, I greeted and registered patients, confirmed their information, and worked in Meditech. At Texas Neurology P.A, I verified coverage and collected patient payments while working in eClinicalWorks.
At Parkland Health & Hospital System, I registered ER patients, entered demographic information in Epic, and verified insurance. I’m seeking an administrative or clerical position in the clerical or medical/healthcare industry where I can use my experience and knowledge of medical billing, coding, and insurance verification.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UR Authorization Coordinator
Steward Healthcare
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Processed incoming patients by faxing clinicals and doctor's notes to insurance companies to obtain authorization. Managed patient records and ensured accurate data entry into EHR systems, maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Usher/Head usher
Music Hall at Fair Park
Oct 1996 - Present (30 years)
Provided customer service by assisting ADA patrons, addressing venue concerns, and greeting and seating theatre patrons.
Insurance Verification
Baylor Scott n White
Nov 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 1 month)
Verified doctors, radiology, and surgery benefits via EMR systems such as Allscripts and Epic. Obtained authorizations via insurance web portals or by phone and communicated with physician offices for updated information.
Insurance Verification Clerk/Admitting
Pine Creek Medical Center/PSG
Mar 2013 - May 2017 (4 years 2 months)
Performed front desk duties, greeted patients, and logged each patient in. Gathered and confirmed demographics, faxed and scanned medical records, and worked out of EMR system Meditech.
Insurance Verification Specialist
Texas Neurology P.A
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 (1 year)
Checked in patients, collected co-pays and co-insurance, and verified medical coverage via web portals or phone. Scheduled follow-up appointments and worked in EMR system eClinicalWorks.
Registration Specialist-ER
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Nov 2003 - Aug 2009 (5 years 9 months)
Registered patients as they entered the ER system, obtaining demographics and insurance information. Verified insurance, collected financial responsibility, and educated patients on financial assistance and consent forms.
United States Army Reserve
United States Army Reserve
Jan 1999 - Jan 2007 (8 years)
Served in the United States Army Reserve with an honorable discharge.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sanford Brown
Medical Billing and Coding Program, Medical Billing and Coding
2010 - 2011
Completed the Medical Billing and Coding Program from December 2010 to November 2011.
El Centro College
General Studies
1997 - 2001
Pursued general studies from fall 1997 to fall 2001.
Cedar Valley College
General Studies
1997 - 2001
Pursued general studies from fall 1997 to fall 2001.
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United StatesAuthorized to work in
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