Jessica Baxter

Financial Clearance Supervisor - High Cost Medications

Professional Overview

Jessica Baxter is an experienced healthcare financial professional with a strong track record of managing high-cost medication clearance processes. In her current role as the Financial Clearance Supervisor for High Cost Medications at Children's Mercy Kansas City, she oversees a team responsible for ensuring accurate financial clearance and timely authorization for patients requiring expensive treatments.

Experience Summary

Current Role

As the Financial Clearance Supervisor for High Cost Medications, Jessica leads a team of specialists in navigating the complex insurance landscape to secure coverage and authorization for patients in need of high-cost medications. She is responsible for streamlining financial clearance workflows, providing training and guidance to her team, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize the patient experience.

Under Jessica's leadership, the high-cost medication clearance team has achieved a 95% success rate in obtaining approvals, significantly reducing the financial burden on families and improving access to critical treatments.

Career Progression

Prior to her current role, Jessica served as a Financial Clearance Specialist at Children's Mercy Kansas City, where she developed expertise in insurance verification, prior authorization, and patient financial assistance. She also gained valuable experience as a Patient Access Representative, utilizing her strong communication skills to guide patients through the healthcare system.

Before entering the healthcare industry, Jessica held the position of Office Manager at Gladstone Animal Clinic, where she honed her administrative and problem-solving abilities.

Academic Background

Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, with a concentration in Finance.

Areas of Expertise

• Healthcare financial clearance and authorization processes

• Insurance verification and prior authorization

• Patient financial assistance and advocacy

• Team leadership and workflow optimization

• Stakeholder collaboration and cross-functional coordination

Professional Impact

Through her innovative approach to high-cost medication clearance, Jessica has made a significant impact on the patients and families served by Children's Mercy Kansas City. By streamlining processes, fostering a collaborative team environment, and advocating for patient needs, she has consistently secured approvals and reduced financial barriers to essential treatments.

Conclusion

With her extensive experience in healthcare finance, strong leadership skills, and unwavering commitment to patient advocacy, Jessica Baxter is poised to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of the families she serves. Her expertise and innovative approach make her a valuable asset to the Children's Mercy Kansas City team.