Manage opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
Supervise and evaluate staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
Streamline inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
Manage 6 cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
Maintain and balance cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Assist customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Packer/Line Assembler
Advantage Resource Staffing
05.2023 - 09.2023
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Managed workload effectively under pressure during peak periods while maintaining focus on quality control measures.
Enhanced packing efficiency by implementing proper techniques and ensuring correct product placement.
Inspected items to identify discrepancies and damages and reported to supervisor.
Benefit Specialist
Inconma, LLC
10.2022 - 12.2022
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations during all aspects of the benefit verification process, protecting patient privacy.
Improved patient satisfaction by accurately verifying benefits for specialty medication and providing timely responses to inquiries.
Expedited claim approvals by promptly submitting necessary documentation to insurance providers.
Conducted regular audits of completed work to maintain quality control standards within the department continuously improving overall performance levels.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of insurance regulations, enabling accurate benefit verifications for various plans.
Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
Medical Billing Specialist
Collabera
05.2022 - 07.2022
Processed medical claims to insurance companies and payers such as Medicare and Medicaid
Obtain referrals and pre-authorizations as required for procedures Check eligibility and benefit verification Review patient bills for accuracy and completeness and obtain any missing information
Prepare, review, and transmit claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing Knowledge of insurance guidelines, including HMO/PPO, Medicare, and state Medicaid Follow up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle timeframe.
Maintained detailed knowledge of various payer requirements, facilitating smoother interactions between healthcare providers and insurance companies during claims processing efforts.
Proficient in AS 400 program, Webex and Sharepoint.
Reduced claim denials and rejections by conducting thorough audits and addressing discrepancies prior to submission.
Customer Service Representative/Authorizations Coordinator
Tailored Management
02.2019 - 03.2020
Respond to inquiries from policy holders, providers and/or others for information and assistance,
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations while managing sensitive patient information during the verification process.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries from both patients and healthcare providers promptly and professionally.
Processed new medication and refill requests for authorization.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to expedite the process of obtaining necessary medical documentation for approvals.
Prepared and distributed denial letters, detailing reasons for denial and possible appeal measures.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Online
2022
Skills
Customer Service
Microsoft Word
Excel
Medical billing
Appointment Scheduling
Benefits Verification
CPT
ICD-9
HIPAA
RA and CMS-1500
Medical Terminology
Type 40 wpm
Data entry
Military Service
Veteran U. S. Army National Guard, 1993-2003
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Family Dollar
02.2024 - Current
Packer/Line Assembler
Advantage Resource Staffing
05.2023 - 09.2023
Benefit Specialist
Inconma, LLC
10.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Billing Specialist
Collabera
05.2022 - 07.2022
Customer Service Representative/Authorizations Coordinator