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Alisha Savage

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Experienced customer care leader known for resolving conflicts and providing empathetic support. Seeking growth opportunities within a company. Skilled in training and building rapport with clients. Motivated and adept at communication and computer skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Precertification Specialist

Independence Blue Cross
Philadelphia , PA
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide follow-up on pending precertification requests to ensure timely processing.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of all activities related to the precertification process.
  • Create and build cases per medical request of providers/facilities to render services for patients/members to receive medically necessary services.
  • Compiled and coded patient information or data in appropriate computer system.
  • Process prior authorization requests in accordance with departmental guidelines.
  • Track authorization statuses using electronic databases or manual filing systems.
  • Coordinate communication between providers, patients, payers, and other departments as needed.

Customer Experience Specialist

Independence Blue Cross/Independence Administrator
Philadelphia, PA, PA
04.2018 - 06.2023
  • Trainee of multiple large classes as a moderator for new hire employees handling escalations and daily tasks for new group members in global insurance policies.
  • Effective facilitator trainee per class of 60 new hire employees, instructing learning tools and skills for call handling of insured members of global plans and providers, medical claims, and patients' billing.
  • Assist members in understanding their insurance policies, providing feedback regarding benefits, inquiries, and benefit guidelines.
  • Extremely efficient in high call handling per members and doctors, providing medical status for current and archived plans, handling escalations, and resolving matters in a timely manner.
  • Resolved members' escalations by providing accurate information and complete satisfaction when detailing members' policies, plan benefit details, and handling correspondence for all initial investigative inquiries for all members.
  • Documented member interactions in the internal database to maintain all historical details.

Associate-Education Specialist

OSB Telemarketing DMI Partners Co, Inc
Philadelphia, PA, PA
04.2014 - 11.2017
  • Worked with prospective students aiming towards medical career in patient care, detailing outline of client call handling, relationship building with all clienteles.
  • Educated employees per verification of client information to assure privacy and hipaa for patient protection & health regulatory rights.
  • Advocated clients that educated potential prospects on medical necessity for rendered services provided during active medical treatment.
  • Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 54% growth of customer base.
  • Managed customer relations through communication and helpful interactions
  • Liaised with customers to assist with computing operations and resolve concerns

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Social Work 3.4 GPA

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
05.2017

Skills

  • Microsoft office: Word excel, outlook Powerpoint, and front page
  • Knowledgeable in basic office procedures Experienced in handling fast high paced/high volume in versatile environments
  • Team Management Experience
  • Ability to Be Flexible
  • Exceptional communication skills: MS windows proficient quick learner, & strong client relations per creative problem solving
  • Medical terminology proficiency
  • Data Entry
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Program understanding and advisement

Timeline

Precertification Specialist

Independence Blue Cross
06.2023 - Current

Customer Experience Specialist

Independence Blue Cross/Independence Administrator
04.2018 - 06.2023

Associate-Education Specialist

OSB Telemarketing DMI Partners Co, Inc
04.2014 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Social Work 3.4 GPA

Morgan State University