Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Insurance & Benefits Specialist
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services
07.2023 - Current
Explained benefits to plan participants in easy-to-understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
Enter appropriate insurance information into RPMS & Computer Rx.
Work closely with billing & accounts receivable staff to ensure insurance information is accurate & current.
Review EOB's (Explanation of Benefits) for claims denied due to incorrect or terminated insurance coverage & research & correct insurance information.
Call insurance companies or verify insurance eligibility for Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, PT, Optometry, Pharmacy & any other applicable services online using the appropriate websites.
Verify & enter all new insurance information into the RPMS patient registration software.
Obtain Pre-Authorizations for upcoming procedures.
Verify procedures are coded correctly for billing.
Patient Care Coordinator/Quality Assurance Analyst
United Health Group/OptumRx
01.2023 - 07.2023
Answer 50-75 incoming calls per day from patients and/or health care providers and identify type of assistance needed.
Make outbound calls to patients.
Contact care providers on behalf of patient to assist with medications, appointment scheduling or connections with internal specialists.
Document required information into computer systems.
Set up delivery for patients of Oncology Specialty medication.
Establish copay & collect from patient
Customer service
Manage prescriptions by sending electronic requests for new medications and refills.
Connect patients with available community and charitable resources.
Monitor and report on calls and customer interactions.
Create reports that reflect support performance.
Provide feedback to team leader and supervisors in call center.
Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory guidelines and procedures.
Mentored and coached team members on QA topics and strategies.
Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information
Chiropractic Assistant
Family Wellness at Teravista
05.2022 - 01.2023
Submit claims to insurance providers
Appointment scheduling
Marketing campaigns
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Contacted insurance carriers to determine patients' coverage and sent invoices for services rendered.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
Covid Relief Fund Program Supervisor
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
07.2021 - 05.2022
Oversee the CARES program & staff
Review rent & utility applications for accuracy before submitting to Audit for payment
Date entry
Link accounts for citizens so that they can apply for program assistance
Customer service
Train staff
Communicate with different departments, tribal citizens & rent/utility companies
Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
REACT Ambulance Authority
01.2019 - 07.2021
Data entry
Customer service
Speak to patients about billing
Read & analyze patient reports for accuracy
Determine correct codes to bill insurance
Collections
Analyze Explanation of Benefits
File liens for motor vehicle accidents & contact attorneys
Post payments
Accounts receivables/payables
Executive Assistant
Sac & Fox Nation Housing Authority
06.2018 - 01.2019
Provide assistance to Executive Director & Housing Authority staff in all areas of housing management including planning, organizing, directing & executing daily operations of the housing program administrations, operations & functions
Perform general & specialized clerical duties & responsibilities
Attend all meetings of the housing Board of Commissioners
Prepare meeting agenda & minutes
Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
Transcribed minutes of meetings and executed meetings and events for company to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
Distributed company-wide announcements, booked conference rooms and coordinated catering for annual staff development forum.
Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.
BSA Compliance Manager
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
06.2014 - 06.2018
Implement & monitor policy & procedures
Train & test all BSA compliant positions
Audit all BSA & Federal Tax Reporting forms for accuracy & completion
Continually obtain & review changes to Federal, State & Tribal regulations
Effectively communicate current & revised policy & procedure changes to the Gaming Commission to ensure timely approval & acceptance
Education
Diploma -
Shawnee High School
Shawnee
Associates -
St. Gregory’s University
Shawnee
Skills
Leadership Skills
Customer Service
Insurance Practices
Program Oversight
Medical Terminology
Healthcare Operations
Medical Services Administration
Patient Records Management
Benefits Explanations
50 WPM Typing Speed
Insurance Verification
Scheduling
Documentation
Timeline
Insurance & Benefits Specialist
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator/Quality Assurance Analyst
United Health Group/OptumRx
01.2023 - 07.2023
Chiropractic Assistant
Family Wellness at Teravista
05.2022 - 01.2023
Covid Relief Fund Program Supervisor
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
07.2021 - 05.2022
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
REACT Ambulance Authority
01.2019 - 07.2021
Executive Assistant
Sac & Fox Nation Housing Authority
06.2018 - 01.2019
BSA Compliance Manager
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
06.2014 - 06.2018
Diploma -
Shawnee High School
Associates -
St. Gregory’s University
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