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Dashonda Hardy

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Results-oriented professional with over 9 years of expertise in customer and patient services, demonstrating proficiency in high-volume inbound and outbound cold calling, with a consistent track record of 75+ calls daily. Adept at conducting comprehensive verification of patients' insurance coverage, ensuring accuracy and completeness in gathering and updating information on insurance policies. Explanation of Benefits and excels Proficient in handling Explanation at checking eligibility and benefits verification for various policies, treatments and procedures. Extensive experience in verifying eligibility, coverage limitations, and pre-authorization requirements, contributing to streamlined processes and reduced administrative hurdles. Proven ability to handle policyholder and patient inquiries over the phone with professionalism and efficiency, addressing concerns related to payments appointments, services, and general information. Meticulous in collecting and recording policyholder and patient demographic information, obtaining relevant medical history for appointment scheduling. Effective communication skills utilized to explain insurance policy and insurance benefits to policyholder and patients, including details on insurance premiums, pay schedule, co-pays, deductibles, and any out-of-pocket expenses.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Services Representative

Cedars Sinai - Urology - Synergy Direct LLC.
07.2025 - Current
  • Warmly greet and check in patients, ensuring a positive first impression and smooth intake process.
  • Schedule and confirm appointments using EPIC and CS-Link, optimizing provider availability and patient flow.
  • Collect co-payments, processed billing transactions, and reconciled daily payments with accuracy.
  • Verify insurance coverage and demographic details, reducing claim rejections and improving billing efficiency.
  • Handle patient inquiries and concerns regarding billing and coverage, resolving issues with empathy and professionalism.
  • Maintain patient records in strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
  • Process referrals and authorizations across multiple insurance types, facilitating timely access to care.
  • Answer phone calls and directed inquiries, providing clear information about services, procedures, and scheduling.
  • Collaborate with medical staff to streamline patient flow and enhance overall clinic efficiency.
  • Participate in daily huddles and staff meetings, contributing ideas that improved team communication and service delivery.

Customer Service Representative

California Fair Plan- Robert Half
12.2023 - 11.2024
  • High volume inbound and outbound cold calls 60+ daily.
  • Liaison between the Underwriting, OPS, Billing, Accounting, Broker on Record and Policyholders.
  • Provide information on deductibles, and insurance premiums.
  • Gather and update information on insurance policies, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Handle policyholder inquiries over the phone regarding application, quote, and in force policy information.
  • Provided IT assistance to help callers navigate the portal for inquiry policy and payment related.
  • File Claim Loss reports on Dwelling, Commercial and CEA policies.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Exceeded performance metrics consistently, earning recognition as a top performer within the team.
  • Addressed customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction and foster positive service experience.

Telephone Scheduler Representative

SLC - Appleone, Inc.
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Verified patient insurance coverage, eligibility, and pre-authorization requirements with accuracy and efficiency
  • Conducted 100+ daily outbound calls to confirm benefits and address patient inquiries
  • Provided clear explanations of co-pays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs to patients
  • Accurately collected and recorded patient demographic data
  • Assisted providers and members with authorizations, referrals, and Explanation of Benefits reviews
  • Educated patients on financial responsibilities and appointment-related payments
  • Advocated for California residents regarding COVID-19 vaccines and Cal Alerts
  • Scheduled vaccination appointments and registered individuals based on geographic location

Behavioral Health Intake Representative

Optum – Robert Half
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managed 75+ inbound calls daily, coordinating multiple healthcare services for patients across departments
  • Verified insurance coverage with emphasis on behavioral and mental health benefits, including eligibility, co-pays, limitations, and pre-authorization requirements
  • Conducted empathetic intake interviews, collecting and documenting patient demographics, medical history, and presenting concerns
  • Educated patients on coverage details and financial responsibilities for therapy, counseling, and other behavioral health services
  • Registered and scheduled patients, submitted referrals, and handled detailed messages for callbacks
  • Maintained and updated patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of Medicare practices and policies
  • Resolved patient issues through clear verbal and written communication across multiple platforms
  • Initiated outbound calls for chronic condition follow-ups and preventive screening outreach
  • Collaborated with team members to resolve escalated issues and reported concerns to team leads

Administrative Assistant

Sweet Obsession
01.2018 - 08.2021
  • Provided professional customer service via telephone and email.
  • Monitored and identified administrative budget issues to include billing and payment authorization for planned expenses and special events.
  • Managed expense reports and daily bookkeeping via QuickBooks.
  • Collected delinquent outstanding accounts.
  • Required to provide accurate reconciliation daily and weekly reports.
  • Served as a liaison between the owner, clients and vendors.
  • Met quick turnaround times and deadlines.
  • Attended events and assisted with routine logistics.
  • Managed multiple calendars and schedules/plans meetings, conferences, created and maintained databases via MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook.

Administrative Assistant

Celerity Nascent Charter School
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Assisted the office staff with general office duties including faxing, making copies, answering telephones, taking, and relaying messages.
  • Assisted the yard staff with children during activities, nutrition, and lunch time.

Client Services Manager

Credit Bureau of Santa Monica
08.2001 - 07.2009
  • Answer addressing inquiries and conflict resolution's an average of 80 - 100 calls per day:
  • Interacted with clients’ accounts payable and accounts handlers point of contact for all financial matters.
  • Provided reconciliation, billing trackers, and billing information to client's leads.
  • Oversee the process of verifying medical insurance coverage for patients with outstanding balances.
  • Conflict negotiations with details and medical obligations to implement debt collection strategies.
  • Collaborate with the collection team to explain insurance benefits to patients with outstanding balances.
  • Provide guidance and work closely with the collection team to ensure accurate and up-to-date information on patients' insurance policies.
  • Manage the intake process for new clients or patients entering the collection system.
  • Ensure the collection team has access to comprehensive patient information, including personal coverage for medical services and any potential financial responsibilities.
  • Ran aged AR reports to identify outstanding invoices and initiate collections.
  • Directed contact to handle company deposits, cash receipts, and verify credit standing.
  • Supervised staff of 10 and worked with internal entities to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Served as a personal assistant to the CEO and Controller of the company assisting with bookkeeping duties.
  • Produced client invoices and maintained accurate financial records.
  • Served as a Sales Representative.
  • Conducted regular reviews with clients to assess their satisfaction levels, gather feedback, and address any areas of concern.
  • Conducted periodic evaluations of team performance resulting in continuous improvement in service delivery and higher client satisfaction.

Education

Cedars Sinai
Los Angeles, CA
08-2025

Broker And Fair Plan CE 4 Hours Los Angeles, CA

California Fair Plan
12-2023

Medical Assistant - undefined

Nova Institute
Culver City, CA
01.1997

Skills

  • MS Outlook
    Data Entry
    EPIC, Linx Production, Citrix
    OneSource
    Genesys, UKG
  • Heavy Scheduling/Calendaring
  • Heavy Incoming and outgoing Phone Skills
  • Insurance verification and Patient Registration

Timeline

Patient Services Representative

Cedars Sinai - Urology - Synergy Direct LLC.
07.2025 - Current

Customer Service Representative

California Fair Plan- Robert Half
12.2023 - 11.2024

Telephone Scheduler Representative

SLC - Appleone, Inc.
10.2022 - 04.2023

Behavioral Health Intake Representative

Optum – Robert Half
10.2021 - 03.2022

Administrative Assistant

Sweet Obsession
01.2018 - 08.2021

Administrative Assistant

Celerity Nascent Charter School
09.2016 - 06.2018

Client Services Manager

Credit Bureau of Santa Monica
08.2001 - 07.2009

Medical Assistant - undefined

Nova Institute

Cedars Sinai

Broker And Fair Plan CE 4 Hours Los Angeles, CA

California Fair Plan