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Rekiesha Ellis

Laveen,AZ

Summary

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Prior Authorization Technician

Centene, Superior Health Services
11.2017 - Current
  • Verified eligibility and compliance with authorization requirements for service providers.
  • Fielded telephone inquiries on authorization details from plan members and medical staff.
  • Prepared and distributed denial letters, detailing reasons for denial and possible appeal measures.
  • Tracked referral submission during facilitation of prior authorization issuance.
  • Obtained and logged accurate patient insurance and demographic information for use by insurance providers and medical personnel.

Administration Assistant

Mountain View Church Of God In Christ
01.2006 - Current
  • Directed promotion and brand loyalty efforts to build direct relationships with community.
  • Compiled financial data to comply with budget.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to leaders and greeting visitors.
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to distribute to correct recipient.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior leaders.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.

Quality Production Lead

Humana
06.2012 - 03.2017
  • Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
  • Trained workers in proper operation, calibration and maintenance of production line equipment.
  • Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
  • Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
  • Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
  • Coordinated effective schedules for production employees.

Pharmacy Technician

Fry’s Food & Drug
05.2010 - 03.2012
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.

Pharmacy Technician

Express Scripts Inc
08.2004 - 10.2006
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Certificate of Completion - Pharmacy Technician

Arizona College of Allied Health
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Workflow Optimization
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Multitasking Capabilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Resource Management
  • Teamwork Orientation
  • Vendor Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Timeline

Prior Authorization Technician

Centene, Superior Health Services
11.2017 - Current

Quality Production Lead

Humana
06.2012 - 03.2017

Pharmacy Technician

Fry’s Food & Drug
05.2010 - 03.2012

Administration Assistant

Mountain View Church Of God In Christ
01.2006 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Express Scripts Inc
08.2004 - 10.2006

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

Grand Canyon University

Certificate of Completion - Pharmacy Technician

Arizona College of Allied Health
Rekiesha Ellis