To obtain a challenging position that exhibits growth opportunities and allows me to enhance my professional skills. Detail-oriented Account Specialist focused on resolving issues and maintaining customer loyalty. Strong critical thinking skills with a methodical approach. Knowledgeable about insurance practices and documentation requirements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Membership Account Specialist
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
02.2018 - Current
Responsible for over 900 groups, analyze problems and provide information/solutions
Thoroughly document inquiry outcomes for accurate tracking and analysis
Respond to Brokers and Group Administrators regarding billing information
Maintain proper records of payment receipts, refunds, COBRA notifications and other transactions to assure proper audit trails for compliance purposes
Manage member contribution allocations for HRA and HSA products
Proactively represent the Commercial Membership Administration division and by active participation in assigned workgroups
Act as a EDI Liaison between electronic submitters and vendors to promote and retain EDI business
Process Commercial Member Enrollments; including but not limited to enrollments, exception decision, changes and terminations within the automated workflow system, or manually if request is in paper form within specified timeframes outlined and based on applicable documents
Analyzed financial data and generated accurate, insightful reports for management.
Deliver strategic guidance and technical support for special projects and key corporate initiatives
Reconciled customer accounts and identified discrepancies for further investigation.
Sales Associate
Dilliards
10.2018 - Current
Greeting and interacting with customers, include working closely with customers to determine their needs
Answer their questions about our products and recommend the right solutions
Helping procure appropriate purchases through suggestive selling.
Worked to meet or exceed special targets around selling products in a commissionable environment.
Service Expert
Medicare Advantage Customer, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
03.2014 - 02.2018
Maintain telephone performance goals established by specified division
Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Take appropriate action to resolve inquiries timely and accurately using first call resolution
Provide same high quality service to walk-in inquiries that is provided for telephones inquires
Manage personal and others coworkers' pended inquiry log to ensure timely and accurate resolutions
Work with all departments in division or company to resolve customer service inquiry issues
Complete special projects that are given from supervisor and team leads
Medicare Telephonic Enrollment Specialist
BlueCross BlueShield Of Tennessee
09.2013 - 12.2013
Assisting customers in enrolling in Medicare benefits
Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
Field Traffic Controller
Comcast
07.2010 - 08.2013
Facilitated the execution of the technicians routes to ensure customers time frames were met
Contacted customers to confirm appointments
Performed over the phone troubleshooting with customers
Coordinate performance improvement helping technicians met timeframe goals
Education
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN
Brainerd High School
Chattanooga, TN
05.2009
High School Diploma -
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
Skills
Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient Outlook
Excellent Leadership Skills, with approachable demeanor
IPD Solutions Suites
Marx
Self-starter
CMS Website Search
Cactus
Facets
Care Advance
Process claims using CPT/HCPCS and ICD9 coding procedures and guidelines
IBM/BPM
Express Scripts (ESI)
Financial Compliance
Contact Management Systems
Billing Resolutions
Timeline
Sales Associate
Dilliards
10.2018 - Current
Membership Account Specialist
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
02.2018 - Current
Service Expert
Medicare Advantage Customer, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Senior Customer Service Professional at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc.Senior Customer Service Professional at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc.
Principal Identity & Access Management Specialist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc.Principal Identity & Access Management Specialist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc.
Financial Analyst, Finance Projects and Processes at BlueCross BlueShield of TennesseeFinancial Analyst, Finance Projects and Processes at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee