Maria Heywood
Maria Heywood

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Actively looking · Member since 17 Sep 2026
Location
New York, United States
Desired salary
28–38 USD/hourly
Work preference
Remote Only / Full Time
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am an experienced Access Service Rep of 14 years. I have worked closely with physicians, insurance coverages and patient communication to provide a a smooth scheduled work-flow. I demonstrate the ability to perform pre certifications/peer-to-peers/appeals of denials for prior authorizations and very observant of patient documents for errors. Ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with clinical guidelines, I've increased patient satisfaction ratings by 30% for NYP CATH lab cardiac procedures and improved efficiency by 40%. This has caused NYP cardiac team to be ranked as the #1 hospital in New York and the New York metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report. I am eager to support your goals of improving patient connections by utilizing my skills in communication and problem-solving to streamline authorization processes.

Notice period: Immediately

Experience

Career history

Access Service Representative New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist hospital

•Manage Call Center Operations by answering a high volume of inquiries and resolving patient concerns, maintaining a 98% prompt response rate for missed calls.

•Coordinate Surgery Scheduling and daily outpatient/inpatient appointments for invasive and noninvasive Cardiac procedures, optimizing clinical department efficiency.

•Perform Pre-Authorizations, determinations, appeals and precertification using accurate CPT, ICD-10 codes and clinicals to ensure seamless Healthcare Revenue Cycle transitions in a timely process.

•Maintain and monitor accurate records of authorization requests, approvals, appeals, and denials.

•Liaison between physicians and patients insurance coverage for peer to peers if needed.

•Stay informed on insurance policies such as UHC, Aetna, BCBS, etc., their regulations, and industry trends related to prior authorizations

•Communicate and collaborate with healthcare providers, Insurances and patients to gather necessary medical documentation and respond to inquiries regarding authorization status.

•Ensure meticulous Data Entry and patient registration by collecting pertinent insurance information, facilitating accurate Utilization Review processes and HIPAA Compliance

•Resolve logistics issues by arranging patient transportation across multiple facilities, maintaining high standards of Hospital Administration and patient care.

Education

Learning history

Long Island University

GED/DIP

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