Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Seasoned Customer Service professional focused on helping consumers best utilize health, vision, and dental. Balances customer needs with company targets and maintains high productivity levels.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Advocate Concierge
Healthcare Services Corporation/ Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Danville, IL
03.2018 - Current
As a subject matter expert, support inbound calls from members with a concierge attitude helping to anticipate and coordinate any related activities that are needed to bring that member's issue to resolution and to optimize the member's health and wellbeing
This position is responsible for the following functions:
Build rapport and trust with each caller to maximize the opportunity to encourage member's compliance with chronic and preventive health care services and, if appropriate, initiate referrals to
Primary Nurse Program and/or other programs
Facilitate the member's selection and consumer oriented evaluation of in-network healthcare providers when discussing planned health care services
Process information from member and/or the treating provider to determine needs/wants and ensure the member's questions have been anticipated and addressed
Conduct research with internal and external parties and bring those findings back to the caller in timely basis
Encourage and where appropriate collaborate with the member's treating providers and family members
Ensure communication is open and information is shared in compliance with HIPAA
Assist caller by raising awareness of tools and resources designed to help with decision-making around complex health issues, e.g
Coordinate effective medical management
Where appropriate Advocate may assist member with accessing and navigating available tools
Exhibit flexibility when dealing with member's needs including when there are deviations of normal practices, procedures or benefit structures
All verbal and written communications are thoughtful, professional and support the goals and objectives of the advocacy program
Adhere to system generated work schedule by Workforce Management to maximize customer service availability based on business needs
May handle special projects and/or assist with training others.
Handled 20 or more web chats and secured messages per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
Accounts Payable Clerk
Genpact
Danville, IL
10.2017 - 03.2018
Review invoices for errors and report them to management.
Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies
Verified deposits, rectified discrepancies and processed end-of-day paperwork
Invoice Reconciliation clerk, Billing Clerk
Republic Services
Danville, IL
02.2015 - 12.2016
Scheduling placement and removal of commercial trash containers
Customer Service, data entry
Attention to detail
Billing and filing of customer contracts.
Accounts Receivable Rep
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
12.2011 - 02.2015
Contact insurance companies to check on status of claims payments and write appeal letters for denial on claims
Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered
Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors
Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities
Review insurance policy to determine coverage
Prepare insurance claim forms or related documents and review them for completeness
Post or attach information to claim file
Organize or work with detailed office or warehouse records, using computers to enter, access, search or retrieve data
Transmit claims for payment or further investigation
Contact insured or others involved persons to obtain missing information
Calculate amount of claim
Apply insurance rating systems
Review insurance policy to determine coverage.
Teller Level 3
MAINSOURCE FINANCIAL GROUP
Potomac, IL
07.2009 - 12.2011
Answer customers' questions, and explain available services such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities
Compile information about new accounts, enter account information into computers,and file related forms or other documents
Perform teller duties as required
Refer customers to appropriate bank personnel to meet their financial needs
Interview customers to obtain information needed for opening accounts or renting safe-deposit boxes
Collect and record customer deposits and fees, and issue receipts using computers
Investigate and correct errors upon customers' request,according to customer and bank records.
Customer Service Representative
Conway Freights
Danville, IL
11.2007 - 12.2008
Answer customer questions regarding problems with their accounts
Operate 10-key calculators,typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents
Receive, record,and bank cash, checks, and vouchers
Code documents according to company procedures
Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records
Match order forms with invoices, and record the necessary information
Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence
Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements,and other financial statements according to established procedures
Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments
Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints
Check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems
Determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing
Resolve customers' service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging merchandise, refunding money, or adjusting bills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Armstrong Township High School
05.2000
Skills
Customer Account Management
De-escalation Techniques
Creative Problem Solving
Issue and Complaint Resolution
Efficient and Detail-Oriented
Multitasking and Prioritization
Data Entry
Billing Inquiries
Medical Terminology
Anatomy
Medical billing and coding
Timeline
Health Advocate Concierge
Healthcare Services Corporation/ Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois