Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently.
I drove my mother-in-law to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
Provided comprehensive care for elderly mother-in-law, including managing laundry, medications, and personal areas.
Medicare Customer Service Representative
Humana/ Work from Home
Charlotte, NC
11.2023 - 08.2024
Delivered exceptional customer service to providers by addressing inquiries, resolving issues related to benefits, claims, appeals, authorization status, checking patients' benefits, and pre-authorizations in a timely manner.
Maintain a positive attitude while interacting with providers.
Managed high volume of incoming calls efficiently, ensuring timely resolution of customer inquiries.
Insurance Verification Specialist
Novant Health, Inc/ Remote
Winston-Salem, NC
12.2020 - 09.2023
Mastered state and Federal benefit laws Including ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPPA and 401k administration.
Ensured accurate insurance verification and coverage benefits, creating estimates for patient procedures.
Verified medical insurance for Medicare, commercial, and Medicaid patients scheduled for Radiology tests and procedures.
Secured prior authorizations from insurance companies for upcoming patient appointments.
Communicated with patients regarding their insurance benefits and potential out-of-pocket expenses.
Benefit Specialist
The Neil Group
Winston-Salem, NC
02.2016 - 07.2016
Verified benefits for substance abuse and mental health treatment from Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurances.
Gathered accurate information from live insurance representatives and navigated insurance portals efficiently.
Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Facilitated drug testing procedures for patients , ensuring compliance with company policies.
Collections /Medical Claims Specialist
Central Carolina OB/ GYN
Greensboro, NC
07.2014 - 02.2016
Identified incorrect charges on invoices by comparing them against contracts and fee schedules.
Modified and updated existing policies and claims to reflect change in beneficiary, amount of coverage or type of insurance.
Remained calm, stayed professional, and provided exceptional service on calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
Drafted letters to delinquent customers to inform them of their past due balances.
Prepared and sent out demand letters and collection notices to delinquent accounts.
Education
GED -
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC
03-1991
Skills
Medical care support
Client safety and first aid
Emotional companionship
Call center experience
Medicare
CMS guidelines
Medical terminology
Strong communication skills
Insurance plan verification
Prior authorization processing
Insurance terminology
Insurance benefits verification
Medicaid
Data entry proficiency
Deductible & co-pay calculation
Allscripts
Healthcare industry
Electronic medical records
Eligibility determination
Patient communication
Customer service
Skilled in Epic
Referral coordination
Insurance billing
Radiology
Coverage and authorizations
EMR
References
References available upon request.
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.