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Darla Roe

Mazon

Summary

Dynamic Referral Coordinator with 31 years at At Home Quality Care, excelling in insurance billing and claims negotiation. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through effective referral management and staff training. Adept at maintaining HIPAA compliance while fostering strong interpersonal relationships to resolve complex issues and improve organizational growth.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Referral Coordinator

At Home Quality Care
Morris
02.1994 - 12.2024

I have worked for At Home Quality Care, Inc. In Morris, IL, for 31 years, handling seven offices within the U.S. on a daily basis. I performed many job duties, including receptionist, customer service issues, insurance billing, Medicare billing, and also VA, private duty, and self-pay billing. I managed personnel files, assisted with payroll, OSHA, medical records requests, obtained prior authorizations, and performed insurance verifications through Availity and call centers with Aetna, BCBS, UHC, Humana, and many other insurance companies with a very fast response to intake. I also managed collections, appealing claim denials, collection agency referrals of delinquent accounts, and payment arrangements.

I was responsible for claim negotiations, proposals from insurance caseworkers, and contracts with outside medical groups.

Responsible for all the banking and monthly financials using Microsoft Excel software. I also designed all the spreadsheets, including payables, receivables, current balances, and aging. In charge of all incoming and outgoing mail.

I have knowledge of many different software programs, and medical software programs. CPT coding and some knowledge of ICD-10 coding.

  • Provided excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
  • Reviewed medical records to determine if additional services are needed prior to making a referral.
  • Advised staff on appropriate protocols when making a referral.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care plans and adjust referral strategies as necessary.
  • Answered questions and resolved concerns raised by both patients and specialists.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • Educated patients on the referral process, including expected timelines and preparation for specialist visits.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, including referral status and follow-up information.

Education

High School Diploma -

Plainfield High School
Plainfield, IL
05-1982

Skills

  • Insurance billing
  • Medicare billing
  • Prior authorizations
  • Medical coding
  • Claims negotiation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Patient record management
  • Customer service
  • Staff training
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Problem solving
  • Financial management
  • Referral process
  • Confidentiality adherence
  • Insurance precertification processes
  • Healthcare systems
  • Referral tracking
  • Pre-authorizations
  • Patient records oversight
  • Insurance verification
  • Caseload management
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Organizational growth
  • Physician authorizations
  • Record preparation
  • Train employees
  • Financial reporting coordination
  • Medicare compliance
  • Profit improvements
  • Patient safety

Reference

  • Teresa McNulty

       Case Management Department - RN

       Work 815-705-7693

       Cell  815-931-2235   

       Co-Worker/Friend  

       

       

Reference

  • Meg Montello

       815-348-5710

       Co-Worker/Friend

Reference

  • Diane Zelinko

       815-405-0361

       Co-Worker/Friend

Reference

  • Carla Bragg

      815-703-4919

      Co-Worker/Friend

     

Timeline

Referral Coordinator

At Home Quality Care
02.1994 - 12.2024

High School Diploma -

Plainfield High School
Darla Roe