Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Appeals and Grievances Specialist
HEALTHFIRST CORPORATION
09.2023 - Current
Receives documents, investigates, refers and coordinates grievances and appeals
Maintains database for completing appeal reports required by agencies and the organization
Research and analyze Medicare claims and related material including customer history
Compose formal letters of redeterminations and other issues
Appropriately use the system for tracking/trending purposes
Keep abreast of all changes/updates regarding Medicare policy and departmental guidelines
Reviewed and reprocessed, when necessary, Medicare B claims to utilize a thorough knowledge of ICD9, CPT, and HCPCS codes to ensure a 99% accuracy billing rate
Provided prompt customer service to members, providers, billing departments, and other insurance companies regarding claims
Experience with Salesforce, PEGA, MACESS, TrueCare, MHS and OnBase
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word and Outlook.
Credentialing Project Specialist
HEALTHFIRST CORPORATION
03.2016 - 09.2023
Credentialing and Re-Credentialing Physicians, Nurses, and Mental Health Providers to become in-network participating providers with Healthfirst
Works with internal and external contacts to ensure that applications for initial credentialing and re-credentialing are processed promptly
Performs primary source verifications using license verification websites
Performs NPDB reporting verifications
Daily data entry using MACESS, MHS, and Cactus Software Systems
Compliance with NCQA compliance standards
Daily interactions with the leadership team and director
Maintains CAQH, NPPES, and Cactus databases for providers
Electronic filing, faxing, emailing, and answering high-volume telephone systems
Maintains knowledge of credentialing standards policies and procedures
Maintain documentation and reports using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint