Tyicola Mcneal
@tyicolamcneal
Healthcare operations and prior authorization specialist delivering HIPAA-compliant support, accurate documentation, and clear patient guidance.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven healthcare operations and customer support professional with 4 years of experience in prior authorization support, healthcare documentation review, behavioral health services, medical records, and high-volume patient communication. I review and process prior authorization documentation to ensure compliance with insurance coverage guidelines and medical necessity requirements, identify missing documentation and policy exclusions, and support step-therapy workflows. In fast-paced remote and clinical environments, I handle high-volume inbound patient interactions with professionalism, empathy, and accuracy while communicating authorization outcomes, coverage explanations, and next-step guidance.
I’m committed to maintaining 100% HIPAA-compliant documentation practices, protecting sensitive patient information, and keeping case records current through careful documentation updates and workflow tracking. I also bring experience with eligibility verification, case escalation support, and resolving healthcare-related inquiries, backed by strong attention to detail and the ability to navigate multiple healthcare systems. Whether supporting utilization management processes or maintaining high-quality EMR/EHR documentation, I focus on efficient resolution, precise data entry, and reliable patient and provider communication.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Healthcare Ops & Prior Auth
Regalo
Nov 2022 - Apr 2026 (3 years 5 months)
Reviewed and processed prior authorization documentation to ensure compliance with insurance coverage guidelines and medical necessity requirements. Maintained 100% HIPAA-compliant documentation practices while managing high-volume patient interactions and updating case records in internal healthcare systems.
Mental Health Specialist - Records
Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
Aug 1996 - Sep 2008 (12 years 1 month)
Supported behavioral health patients in clinical and therapeutic environments while maintaining safety, professionalism, and compassionate care. Managed patient records, transportation logs, and HIPAA-compliant documentation, coordinating updates with nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bryan University
Associate Degree, Advanced Medical Coding & Electronic Medical Records
2015 - 2016
Completed associate degree coursework in advanced medical coding and electronic medical records.
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