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Celia Amorette Braun

Celia Amorette Braun

Dallas

Summary

Detail-oriented Medical Claims Specialist with extensive experience in processing complex auto medical claims. Proven track record of ensuring compliance with policy and regulatory standards, while enhancing the integrity of the claims lifecycle through thorough fraud detection and detailed documentation.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Auto Medical Claims Specialist

State Farm Insurance Co
Richardson
08.2021 - Current

Analyze and manage new auto medical claims and complex cases, conducting comprehensive initial file reviews to identify fraud indicators, SUI referrals, coverage issues, legal disqualifications, policy exclusions, and liability concerns, enhancing the integrity of claim life cycle.

  • Detail-oriented Medical Claims Specialist with extensive experience reviewing, resolving, and auditing complex medical claims involving bodily injury.
  • Ensured claims compliance with policy terms, state insurance regulations, and jurisdictional requirements while managing high policy limit exposures.
  • Provided escalation support for claims associates and call center intake teams on complex medical, billing, and customer-facing issues, which facilitated resolution.
  • Identified payment discrepancies, overpayments, and billing irregularities, initiating recovery actions and provider outreach to rectify issues and maintain financial accuracy.
  • Maintained detailed documentation to support audit readiness and regulatory reviews, contributing to internal quality assurance standards.

Master Sergeant Medical Squadron

United States Air Force
Fort Worth
07.2012 - Current

Senior Enlisted Leader in medical Operations and Administrative Medical Support for the 301st Fighter Wing.

  • Coordinated scheduling, tasking, and administrative flow for multi‑disciplinary teams, ensuring seamless collaboration among technicians, adjusters, and customers.
  • Conduct thorough analysis of medical data input into AFRC program databases, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Mediated medical disputes and clarified expectations while maintaining professionalism under pressure, effectively addressing concerns and facilitating resolution.
  • Oversee updates for dental class 1 & 2 within electronic health record systems, facilitating timely information flow for deploying members.
  • Delivered clear, empathetic explanations of complex medical processes to patients and leadership, directly transferable to explaining AFRC timelines, critical findings, and cost breakdowns to service members.
  • Serve as a member of the Medical Morale Association, fostering camaraderie and teamwork, which enhances unit engagement and overall member satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for continuous improvement in claims management processes, leveraging data-driven insights to identify trends and propose actionable solutions.

Automotive Sales, Service & Parts Specialist

AutoNation
Arlington
05.2015 - 08.2021

Passionate and highly knowledgeable automotive professional with hands‑on experience in vehicle maintenance, parts operations, sales, and damage assessment, continuous learning supported by a lifelong desire to work in the auto industry.

  • Advised customers on OEM and aftermarket parts, tested parts, verified compatibility, and processed replacement orders with high accuracy to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained stock levels, conducted cycle counts, managed vendor orders, and optimized parts storage for efficiency and accuracy.
  • Coordinated routine maintenance and communicated repair needs to ensure timely service completion and uphold strong CSI scores.
  • Prepared accurate mechanical and suspension repair estimates using OEM guidelines and shop labor standards.
  • Performed initial damage inspections, documented findings, and collaborated with body technicians to determine repair paths.
  • Processed service contracts, validated warranty coverage, submitted claims, and ensured compliance with manufacturer policies.
  • Built relationships with body shops, independent repair facilities, and suppliers to negotiate pricing, secure hard-to-find parts, and streamline order fulfillment for improved service delivery.

Education

Senior Enlisted NCO Academy -

Senior Enlisted NCO Academy
San Antonio, TX
01-2023

Airman Leadership Academy -

Airman Leadership Academy
Fort McGhee Tyson, TN
01-2019

Fort Sam Houston Medical -

Fort Sam Houston Medical
San Antonio, TX
01-2013

Skills

  • Medical claims adjudication
  • Claims review and interpretation
  • Payment integrity and fraud detection
  • Regulatory compliance and audit readiness
  • Auto injury coding and billing
  • Disputed claims management
  • EHR management and ICD-10 standards
  • Critical decision-making and negotiation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Claims management strategies
  • Vehicle damage assessment and inspection
  • Parts inventory and ordering management
  • Schedule coordination and continuous improvement
  • HIPAA compliance certification
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team collaboration in service delivery
  • Product sales and warranty processing
  • Effective communication skills
  • Regulatory documentation
  • Claims processing
  • Damage assessment
  • Policy compliance
  • Suspension repair
  • Estimating repair costs
  • Vehicle inspection proficiency
  • Technical report writing
  • Diagnostic tools
  • Restoration techniques
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Damage assessment expertise
  • Effective communication
  • Mechanical systems
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Vehicle valuation
  • Damage assessments
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Accomplishments

  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
  • Licensed Massage Technician (LMT)
  • CPR/BLS Certified

Timeline

Auto Medical Claims Specialist

State Farm Insurance Co
08.2021 - Current

Automotive Sales, Service & Parts Specialist

AutoNation
05.2015 - 08.2021

Master Sergeant Medical Squadron

United States Air Force
07.2012 - Current

Senior Enlisted NCO Academy -

Senior Enlisted NCO Academy

Airman Leadership Academy -

Airman Leadership Academy

Fort Sam Houston Medical -

Fort Sam Houston Medical
Celia Amorette Braun