Highly focused and detailed-oriented Account Manager with an exceptional record of client services. Able to manage multiple simultaneous projects with high efficiency and accuracy. Adept at working independently or managing professionals. Strong analytical skills with the ability to maintain accuracy and production standards. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Account Manager
CVS Caremark
07.2022 - Current
Act as the liaison between clients and cross-functional internal teams
Responsible for ensuring timely/successful delivery of client requests
Demonstrate a high-level client service through the execution of accuracy, responsiveness, reliability, and professionalism on all interactions
Managing the resolution status of routine to complex requests related to our clients' business requirements
Engaging internal departments and client resources to work on outstanding issues from start to resolution while providing routine updates to the client
Driving Practical & Creative Solutions for complex situations to find optimal outcome
Discuss information at varying degrees of complexity, at varying stages of progression, and engage internal or client resources best appropriate to drive issue resolution
Work within Deadlines and Client Guarantees
Drive resolution within a timely manner and ensure that all Client Performance Guarantees are met.
Appeals & Grievances Supervisor
Aetna Better Health Medicaid (CVS/Aetna)
12.2020 - 07.2022
Managed team's productivity and resources, communicates productivity expectations, and balances workload to achieve customer satisfaction through prompt/accurate handling of customer concerns
Served as a content model expert and mentor to team regarding Aetna's policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements
Managed to performance measures and standards for quality service and cost effectiveness and coaches the team/individuals to take appropriate action
Participated in the staff selection process using clearly defined requirements in terms of education, experience, technical and performance skills
Built strong functional teams through formal training, diverse assignments, coaching, mentoring and other developmental techniques
Assessed developmental needs and collaborates with others to identify and implement action plans that support the development of high performing teams and individuals
Ensured work of team meets federal and state requirements and quality measures, with respect to letter content and turn-around time for appeals, complaints, and grievances handling
Held individuals/team accountable for results; recognize/reward as appropriate
Identified trends and emerging issues and reports on and gives input on potential solutions
Additional duties as assigned which will include a carrying a modified case load including but not limited to: Researched incoming electronic appeals, complaints, and grievance to identify if appropriate for unit based upon published business responsibilities
Identify correct resource and reroute inappropriate work items that do not meet appeals, complaints, and grievance criteria
Identified and research all components within member or provider/practitioner appeals, complaints and grievance for all products and services.
Senior Complaint & Appeal Analyst
Meritain Health (CVS/Aetna)
11.2016 - 12.2020
Researched and resolves incoming electronic complaints/appeal as appropriate as a 'single-point-of-contact' based on type of appeal
Identified and reroute inappropriate work items that do not meet complaint/appeal criteria as well as identify trends in misrouted work
Assembled all data used in making denial determinations and can act as subject matter expert with regards to unit workflows, fiduciary responsibility and appeals processes and procedures
Researched standard plan design, certification of coverage and potential contractual deviations to determine the accuracy and appropriateness of a benefit/administrative denial
Reviewed all clinical determination and understand rationale for decision
Researched all claims while processing logic and various systems to verify accuracy of claim payment, member eligibility data, billing/payment status, and prior to initiation of the appeal process
Served as point person for newer staff in answering questions associated with claims/customer service systems and products
Responded to Executive complaints and appeals, Department of Insurance, Department of Health or Attorney General complaints or appeals on behalf of members or providers as assigned.
Customer Service Consultant
Active Health Management (Aetna)
10.2010 - 11.2016
Managed complex claims research scenarios and serving as a technical resource to colleagues on claim resolution, triaging of claim pre-authorization issues, and similar situations requiring senior level expertise
Accessed information from a variety of systems and references including contracting and network system
Explained customer/member specific plan of benefits along with member's responsibilities in accordance with contracted arrangements
Set performance goals and establishing for the position in the areas of efficiency, call quality, customer satisfaction, first call resolution and attendance
Provided introductory information to new customers and clients
Enhanced the team's performance and maximize customer satisfaction by strategically managing calls and implementing process improvement
Assisted management in ensuring performance goals are met
Trained and mentored new staff.
Education
Master of Health Services Administration -
Strayer University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Strayer University
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certificate -
Emory University
Skills
Excellent record in maximizing business value through comparable service solution sales
Strong record in sound account strategy implementation
Exceptional negotiation and leadership abilities
High proficiency with MS Office and account management software