With a proven track record at United Concordia Dental, I excel in claims management and cross-functional collaboration, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing claim denials by leveraging my expertise in regulatory compliance and conflict resolution. My approach consistently fosters trust and loyalty, achieving exceptional service delivery outcomes.
• Managed the complete reimbursement cycle for over 450 claims per month as a team, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing for Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.
• Reviewed and analyzed complex claims to ensure compliance with insurance regulations and payer requirements, leading to a reduction in claim denials.
• Coordinated with insurance companies to resolve reimbursement discrepancies and worked closely with providers to ensure payment accuracy and compliance.
• Led appeals processes for denied claims, resulting in approval rate on contested claims.
• Coordinated high volume calls per day, efficiently dispatching vehicles for deliveries, service requests, or emergency responses.
• Monitored real-time location of vehicles through GPS and adjusted routes to ensure timely delivery and optimal fuel usage.
• Provided clear, accurate instructions to drivers, emergency responders, and clients to ensure safety and success during operations.
• Managed incoming service requests and coordinated with dispatch teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Kept meticulous logs of all calls, dispatches, and incident reports, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and industry regulations.
• Responded to customer inquiries and complaints, offering resolutions in a calm, efficient, and professional manner.
• Decision-Making & Case Evaluation: Made critical claims decisions in partnership with management by thoroughly evaluating claim facts, policy provisions, and special handling agreements, ensuring decisions aligned with company procedures and standards.
• Case File Management: Developed and maintained comprehensive case files, meticulously documenting all claim decisions and actions. Regularly updated files with claim facts, medical/vocational data, and financial assessments, ensuring thorough and accurate documentation at every step of the process.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborated with brokers, sales teams, legal, underwriting, and other internal departments to facilitate smooth claim resolution and foster strong relationships.
• Stakeholder Communication: Managed high-volume communication with claimants, medical professionals, employers, and other stakeholders to gather relevant claim information, address inquiries, and keep parties informed throughout the claims lifecycle.
• Financial Liability Assessment: Assessed claimants’ financial liability by analyzing salary, benefits, and contract language, ensuring accurate payment approvals based on detailed evaluations of claims.
• Holistic Claims Review: Evaluated ongoing claim liabilities, identified changes in claim status, and worked with external partners such as physicians, vocational experts, and financial resources to adjust claims and payments accordingly.
Claims Management
Decision-Making & Evaluation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Claim Documentation
Financial Liability Assessment
Stakeholder Communication
Policy & Procedure Compliance
Case File Management
Vendor & Broker Relations
Medical & Vocational Assessment
Problem Resolution
Autonomous Decision-Making
File Review & Analysis
Dispatcher Software & Technology: [List dispatch systems you have experience with, eg, Radio Communication Systems, Fleet Management Software, etc]
Conflict Resolution: Managing customer concerns and addressing issues proactively
Record Keeping & Reporting: Accurate documentation of calls, vehicle status, and dispatch logs
Documentation & Reporting: Detailed and accurate documentation of claims, appeals, and reimbursement processes for auditing purposes
Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of HIPAA, CMS guidelines, and other healthcare reimbursement regulations