Extensive experience offering support and mentoring to team members to engage and retain clients in service
Extensive knowledge of insurance concepts.
Bi-lingual and highly proficient in the Spanish language (speaking, writing, reading)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications and general office equipment
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multitask, accurate, efficient, and dependable
Experience working within the Healthcare Industry, Hospital, Physician's Office, or Medical Clinical setting, Ambulatory setting, Medical Terminology, ICD-10 and CPT codes, Medicare and/or Medicaid Services
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong ability to engage with others, listen and adapt response to meet others’ needs
Prioritize participation in quality improvement projects, meetings, and training
Exceptional customer service experience making outbound calls
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive
Dell Children’s Health Plan
Austin, TX
08.2022 - Current
Serve members by acting as a liaison between the health plan and providers to ensure availability and access to care
Promote member education, identify and resolve any systemic barriers that limit member’s access to appropriate care
Work closely with VP of Business Development on multiple projects related to HMO’s, Public Health emergency, and improving processes in partner departments
Provide knowledgeable and compassionate service in response to patient complaints, questions and concerns
Help members understand care, coverage, benefits, rights and responsibilities
Work with members to assist with authorizations, appeals plan decisions and in workflow coordination with providers to resolve problems
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and conflict resolution skills in addressing dissatisfied members and providers
Escalates and triages complaints and concerns to appropriate personnel/department(s) as necessary to obtain timely, satisfactory resolution
Adhere to HIPPA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality
Manage high-volume of outbound and inbound member calls
Review claims, files and other obtained documents to respond to member requests
De-escalate member problematic concerns, whilemaintaining calm, friendly demeanor
Ability to identify and solve problems quickly
Self-motivated and driven in a remote work environment
Receive and respond to member complaints to ensure resolution in a timely manner
Collaborate
Health Coordinator
Baylor Scott & White- Quality Alliance
Round Rock, TX
10.2021 - 08.2022
Assist patients with continuous care by identifying their past and current medical needs
Contact patients to assist with their healthcare needs by providing information, scheduling appointments, pending orders, and referrals and closing and gap due
Review patient’s medical chart to help identify Diabetes, past due adult, and child preventative health screenings
Communicate with physician and clinical staff of patient medical needs
Assist patients by educating them of the medical importance of fulfilling their preventative health screenings
Project management presentations and virtual communication
Participate in department meetings and quality improvement meetings
Assist with Department projects and improvement of projects
Participate in peer interviews for new employees
Site huddle leader rep for department
Train, and mentor new hires on department workflow, customer service and metrics requirements
Assist new and existing employees with current, and new workflow needs when instructed by supervisor
Assist with all department projects and workflow improvement
Financial Counselor
Baylor Scott & White
Austin, TX
10.2019 - 10.2020
Offer financial advice and assistance to patients by working with their insurance companies to
Coordinate payments and answer questions from both parties
Educate patients about payment options and financial assistance
Work in partnership with the hospital as a liaison to provide patients with cost estimates prior to admission and to advise patients on paying for services
Verify and assure all accounts are ready for billing with adequate supporting documentation, within the required time frame
Educate patients about payment options and financial assistance
Appropriately and accurately document and report payment information; review and process patient and insurance company forms; update patient accounts and balances
Bedside collections and update all inpatient, outpatient, and surgery accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy
Provide estimates for procedures to patient’s, physician’s offices and payers as requested
Surgical procedures and Radiology check-in; ED check-in
Manage workload and projects assigned by management to meet operations expectations
Assist with escalation requests for system and Revenue cycle policies such as, financial assistance, Point of service, out of network, outpatient valid orders
Monitors financial performance of the department by ensuring financial conversations and attempts to collect are made and assists Access services leadership with flexing staff to volumes
Serves as a role model for staff in maintaining effective communication with internal and external customers, including employees, patients, guests, insurance companies, hospital, and hospital personnel.
Patient Navigator
Ascension Dell Seton Medical Center
12.2018 - 04.2019
Work in partnership with the hospital to target specific high need patients, particularly those without a primary care provider
Work directly with the Program Director on development and implementation of strategies in improving the program's policies and goals
Provides informal counseling, education, and social support to clients
Assists clients with utilizing available resources, including scheduling medical appointments, accompanying clients to appointments, and assisting with completion of medical program applications
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with external referral sources and community agencies) and internal contacts
Maintains accurate client records by documenting all contacts, services provided and outcomes to track all clients and services for future reference
Contact patients in person, or by phone to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions upon discharge
Determines possible eligibility for charity assistance, and charity policy
Cultivate and maintain internal and external relationships and serve as a liaison between departments.
Patient Navigator
Texas Health Center for Diagnostics, Surgery
08.2016 - 07.2018
Responsible for ensuring seamless care for patients by acting as liaison between patients and the Center
Work closely with program director to develop and implement new growth strategies to increase sales to meet program goals
Primary point of contact to vendor partners to meet the needs of the program
Facilitate the patient’s initial contact with the Center by scheduling new and follow up patient visits via telephone and email
Assisted with travel and hotel accommodations occasionally when necessary
Follow up with patients to ensure appropriate care and required next steps are being facilitated
Have strong knowledge of each clinic and surgeon and effectively sell services to all callers
Ensure patients are scheduled with the appropriate physician or clinic
Input all referrals into the appropriate system in accordance with program guidelines
Assisted clinics to help with patients who have not scheduled follow-up visits and discover why to aid them back in the program
Assisted program director with sales related activities
Assisted program director with monthly and quarterly reports
Assisted in the training and supervision of new employees
Maintain and promote HIPPA compliance in all areas
Extensive knowledge of insurance concepts
Exceptional customer service, problem solving, and analytical skills, documentation
Cultivate and maintain internal and external relationships and serve as a liaison between departments
Assist with educating and training providers and their office staff on the process work of the program and respond to all concerns
Patient Liaison
Advanced Dermasurgery Associates
04.2013 - 04.2016
Front desk management, Check In/Check Out of patients, scheduling, appointments, maintaining the timely flow of patients
Insurance verification and authorization, pre-certification, and update system with new and updated benefits
Acquired and processed patient’s demographics and insurance information
Reviewed and informed patients of financial arrangements and/or medical benefits; deductibles, copay, and balance collections
Prepared letters for referring physicians
Effective communicator with ability to multitask in a high-volume office work environment
Highly proficient in providing translation in Spanish, both written and verbal
Responsible for maintaining business office inventory and ordering supplies
Performed other duties as assigned
Referral Coordinator
First Choice OB/GYN
El Paso , TX
05.2011 - 08.2011
Telephone and front desk
Check in and check out
Insurance verification and pre-certification
Processed patient’s demographics
Responsible for most customer service inquiries
Assist patients with the explanation of benefits, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance due at time of service
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Sales Representative
Precision Prosthetics
11.2009 - 05.2011
Evaluated, fitted, and provided orthopedic braces to patients and implemented plan/programs to improve patient quality of life
Instructed and educated patient in the use and care of the orthopedic device
Maintained patient records
Conferred with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic devices
Engaged in constant communication with the patients to be provided with an assurance that they are well-informed with their condition
Cultivate and maintain internal and external relationships and serve as a liaison between departments and physicians
Skills
Account Management
Client Relationship Building
Relationship building and management
Written and verbal communication
Customer Service
New business opportunities
CRM software expertise
Customer Relations
Territory Management
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Business development and planning
Customer Relationships
Customer Presentations
Lead Development
Customer rapport
Sales Strategies
Lead Generation
Strong relationships
Interpersonal Skills
Account planning
Performance Tracking
Sales proficiency
Goals and performance
Contract Negotiation
Sales expertise
Research and analysis
Account Servicing
Business Development
Staff Management
Data Analysis
Account oversight
Revenue Generation
Account Management
Vendor Management
Strategic Initiatives
Market development
Database Management
Marketing strategy implementation
Sales target monitoring
Marketing Management
Progress Reporting
Financial Reporting
Service Coordination
Systems and software expertise
Operations
Order Management
Budget Development
Forecast preparation
Service Management
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organizational Skills
Multitasking
Problem-Solving
Active Listening
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent Communication
Task Prioritization
Decision-Making
Team building
Conflict Resolution
Cash Handling
Written Communication
Account Management
Processing payments
Stock management
Point of sale operation
Analytical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Customer Satisfaction
Team Collaboration
Team Leadership
Effective Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Self Motivation
Goal Setting
Professionalism
Strategic Planning
Solution selling
Sales strategy
Time management abilities
Continuous Improvement
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Work Location
RemoteHybrid
Important To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k match4-day work week