Results-driven specialist with strong background in claims management. Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure compliance. Skilled in assessing claims, coordinating with medical professionals, and delivering optimal outcomes. Strong collaborator who adapts to change and consistently achieves team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Short Term Disability Claims Specialist
USAA
04.2023 - 05.2025
Served as the primary contact for client by managing leave of absence administration (FMLA, STD, Worker Comp) as determined by client contract.
Processed and administered all leave-of-absence requests and disability.
Prepared insurance claim forms or related documents and reviewed for completeness.
Resubmitted claims after editing or denial to achieve financial targets and reduce outstanding debt.
Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely communication and empathetic support during the claims process.
Effectively negotiated settlements for disputed claims, minimizing company exposure while maintaining client satisfaction levels.
Informed claimants of documentation required to process claims, required time frames and claim status information.
Injury Adjuster
USAA
04.2022 - 04.2023
Adjusted non-attorney involved soft tissue bodily injury claims, as well as all auto physical damage associated with those claims.
Identified, confirmed, and made coverage decisions on soft tissue claims.
Investigated loss details, determined legal liability, evaluated, negotiated, and arrived at claim settlement within appropriate authority guidelines.
Provided advice and set expectations into next steps to members.
Support workload surges and/or Catastrophe Operations as needed.
Collaborated and support team members to resolve issues and identify appropriate matters for escalation.
Healthcare Customer Service Expert - Fax Intake
CareCentrix
07.2018 - 03.2022
Handled the intake for discharge patients with discharge information to coordinate services.
Responsible for managing received referrals.
Reviewed clinical discharge information, redacted any PHI information before uploading to view in internal database.
Processed the faxed referrals into internal databases for staffing.
Aided rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, service provider’s doctor’s offices, and potential patients with managing service requests for patients.
Resolved referral source, patient, & service provider inquiries.
Participated in special projects and performed other duties.
Billing & Collections Representative
CareCentrix
01.2017 - 07.2018
Resolved concerns and questions from discharged patients, financially responsible parties, providers, and carriers with ideal customer service.
Provided out-of-pocket estimates, detailed explanation of patient’s responsibility for services coordinated by CareCentrix, and CareCentrix role.
Assist Lead Collector with training of newly hired associates.
Analyzed and solved customers’ problems.
General Medicare Tier 1 Representative
General Dynamics Information Technology
03.2015 - 01.2017
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of COB, COB-R, and MSP regulations and policies as they apply to inquiries handled by the call center.
Adhere to the Privacy Act and HIPAA laws and regulations as they relate to the confidentiality of information released.
Provided knowledgeable responses to escalated, high priority, or supervisor calls in a courteous and professional manner.
Cross-trained agents (Recovery/Data Collection) may be asked to process BIL emails, which involves following a step by step process to review the request, conduct necessary research and make valid updates to beneficiaries' records.
Education
GED -
Gary Adult High School
Tampa, FL
Skills
Organizational growth
Claims processing proficiency
Self-motivation and initiative
Goal-oriented mindset
Data entry proficiency
Customer service
Time management
Multitasking
Critical thinking
Medical terminology
Certification
Licensed Adjuster- All Lines - 6/17/2022-9/30/2026