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Charise Siller

Chicago

Summary

Healthcare professional specializing in management and customer service, enhancing organizational productivity and reputation. Expertise in electronic health records (EHR) management, medical coding, and data analysis, resulting in improved operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in health records management, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proficient Utilization Review Assistant, supporting medical review teams and managing utilization review requests to optimize patient care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Utilization Review Assistant

University of Chicago
Chicago
12.2023 - Current

Managed inquiries from insurance payors through email, fax, and phone on clinical requests.

  • Entered data into clinical database to efficiently process customer requests.
  • Communicated vital information to payers such as discharge dates and patient dispositions.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to relay denial details and identify necessary documentation.
  • Updated nursing personnel on appeal requests to facilitate rapid follow-up actions.
  • Informed insurance verification team of incorrect submissions for prompt correction.
  • Maintained thorough documentation of utilization review activities in patient records.
  • Led training sessions for new staff on utilization review practices to enhance efficiency.

Patient Service Representative

Advocate Media Group
Chicago
05.2021 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated scheduling and management of healthcare appointments for patients.
  • Coordinated insurance verification to enhance efficiency of patient visits.
  • Managed front desk operations, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients and visitors.
  • Resolved inquiries by providing accurate information on available services.
  • Maintained patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
  • Addressed complaints by listening attentively and offering effective solutions.
  • Verified insurance details, collected payments, and organized appointment schedules seamlessly.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations in handling confidential patient information.

Customer Service Specialist

Health Management Services
Chicago
01.2017 - 05.2021
  • Managed high-volume telephone and back desk reception to ensure seamless operations.
  • Handled sensitive information with strict adherence to confidentiality protocols.
  • Trained new staff in customer service best practices to enhance team performance.
  • Scheduled patient appointments for medical visits and financial consultations efficiently.
  • Provided financial counseling to patients and families in compliance with policy guidelines.
  • Assisted with financial arrangements, facilitating access to aid for eligible patients.
  • Verified insurance details, executed daily reports, and scanned documents meticulously.
  • Liaised consistently with physicians regarding the status of patient orders.

Office Assistant/ File Clerk

CSR Medical Transportation
Chicago
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Read and examined incoming material for accuracy and legibility, obtaining clarification if necessary, classified properly and filed within an appropriate file system.
  • Assigned and stamped identification numbers or codes to index materials for filing.
  • Responsible for protecting data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion.
  • Searched for and investigated information contained in files, inserted additional data on file records, completed reports, and kept the file's current.
  • Responsible for preparing and submitting financial reports.
  • Eliminated outdated or unnecessary materials, destroying them or transferring them to inactive storage.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Company policy.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing and Coding

City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Organizational and writing skills
  • Insurance verification
  • Data entry
  • Compliance standards
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient scheduling
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Task execution
  • Effective communication
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Healthcare terminology
  • Coding and billing expertise
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Office software proficiency

Timeline

Utilization Review Assistant

University of Chicago
12.2023 - Current

Patient Service Representative

Advocate Media Group
05.2021 - 12.2023

Customer Service Specialist

Health Management Services
01.2017 - 05.2021

Office Assistant/ File Clerk

CSR Medical Transportation
09.2014 - 06.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing and Coding

City Colleges of Chicago
Charise Siller