Stephanie Chisum
About Stephanie Chisum
Stephanie Chisum serves as the Referral and Authorization Coordinator and Training Lead at The Oregon Clinic, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in patient services and a focus on staff coaching, she enhances career development and performance within the healthcare sector.
Current Role at The Oregon Clinic
Stephanie Chisum serves as the Referral and Authorization Coordinator/Training Lead at The Oregon Clinic, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she works directly with health insurance companies to secure referrals and authorizations for specialized surgical practices. Her responsibilities include coaching staff for career development and performance improvement within the healthcare sector. She has developed and implemented training guides specifically for the Referral and Authorization Department, enhancing operational efficiency and staff competency.
Previous Experience at The Oregon Clinic
Prior to her current role, Stephanie Chisum worked at The Oregon Clinic as a Patient Services Specialist from 2009 to 2017. During her eight years in this position, she gained valuable experience in patient interactions and healthcare operations. This role laid the foundation for her later responsibilities in referral and authorization coordination, providing her with insights into both clinical and business department operations within a healthcare setting.
Education and Training Background
Stephanie Chisum earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Oregon State University, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she pursued further education at Portland State University, obtaining a Certificate in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from 2017 to 2018. This educational background supports her expertise in both healthcare and personnel management.
Previous Work Experience at Abercrombie & Fitch
Before her career in healthcare, Stephanie Chisum worked as a Store Manager at Abercrombie & Fitch from 2006 to 2009 in the Portland, Oregon area. In this role, she developed skills in team management and customer service, which have contributed to her ability to lead and train staff in her current healthcare position.