Brandon Atwood
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated business professional, passionate about leveraging data insights and innovative solutions to positively impact organizations and their stakeholders. Self-motivated with strengths in analyzing information and making sound decisions in fast-paced, energetic environments. Entrusted by senior leaders to guide staff, forge relationships across all levels of organization, and effectively communicate with key customers. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and expanding skill set. Recognized for emerging leadership skills, streamlining work processes, and working collaboratively across functions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Underwriter
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - Current
- Evaluate applicants for insurance. Bestowed the responsibility to determine whether or not a prospective customer should be insured and, if so, recommend an appropriate premium to take on said level of risks. Utilize software accompanied by expertise and proper judgement to help analyze the risk profile of clients and to calculate costs
- Key Accomplishments:
- Entrusted by senior leadership to independently manage Consistency work team (implemented to streamline work processes); only entry level underwriter in my department provided this level of responsibility
- Effectively analyze and assume risk while determining premiums for major employers and corporations such as Walmart, McDonald’s, etc.
Office Manager
RITL Medical Services
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Office Management
- Incorporate all patient information into an electronic medical record. Scan and upload all hardcopy data into an integrated electronic medical record system. This required me to organize information for easy retrieval by the physician and staff. Communicating was also an essential element needed to complete tasks in an efficient manner
- Key Accomplishments:
- Boosted office productivity by 75% within first two quarters of tenure with office
- Served as integral member of development team for new system to track progress; system was adopted community-wide as an imperative tool.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Medical Biller and Coder
RITL Medical Services
Chicago, IL
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Responsible for translating healthcare diagnoses and services into codes that are universally interpreted by a vast range of insurance companies. Subsequent to this translation process, worked directly with insurance companies to resolve disputes pertaining to rejections, denials, etc
- Key Accomplishments:
- Acted as critical liaison between physicians, patients, and insurance companies
- Promoted to administrative services management intern during second year of tenure
- Simultaneously balanced full-time course load; gained exceptional multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills plus strong motivation to consistently accomplish goals.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Education
Health Administration
Howard University
Washington, DC 08.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Policy renewal
Loss protection
Policy quoting and pricing
Risk management
Written Communication
Data analysis
Relationship building
Organization and Time Management
Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Underwriter
Blue Cross Blue Shield
08.2019 - Current
Health Administration
Howard University
08.2015 - 05.2019
Office Manager
RITL Medical Services
01.2015 - 01.2019
Medical Biller and Coder
RITL Medical Services
01.2013 - 01.2015