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Farrah Taugelchee-Starkey

Farrah Taugelchee-Starkey

Medical Insurance Claims Coordinator
Rio Rancho,NM

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Strong knowledge of submission of medical billing, processing, and payment. Team-orientated to assure outstanding customer service is provided to each medical provider requesting medical bill status. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes. Proficient in leveraging medical bills through pre and retro-negotiations to promote timely payments to medical providers.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Medical Services Asst Team Leader

Amerisafe
Deridder, LA
08.2017 - 02.2024

• Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
• Communicated with Medata, HealthESystems, Paradigm Specialty Networks, and OneCall Care Management to assure medical bills were processed and paid correctly.
• Conducted performance appraisals for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas of improvement.
• Responded to state medical billing disputes within the state's time limit.
• Utilized Legal Solutions Suite to approve attorney rates per company's active vendor panel.
• Researched complex medical billing issues to assure medical bills were received, processed, and paid according to state guidelines.
• Implemented team production reports for tasks to assist the manager in setting achievable goals for the team while monitoring individual progress.
• Trained newly hired employees on team processes to assure proper handling of medical claims.

91L20X Drill Sergeant

United States Army Reserve
Bossier City, Louisiana
08.2015 - 01.2022

• Orient recruits on military service, discipline, and physical fitness during
initial entry training.
• Weapons familiarization and range training; teach recruits military
history, custom and courtesies, and regulations.
• Directed safety protocols during all drills, physical fitness sessions, and
other activities.
• Addressed any issues or concerns raised by trainees regarding their
instruction or environment.
• Monitored equipment during testing, simulations and live-fire exercises
to detect operator errors or system malfunctions.
• Conducted inspections of equipment and personnel uniforms.
• Test recruits Army Physical Fitness Test prior to graduation.

Bar Manager

Draft Sports Bar
Leesville, LA
02.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assured that each staff member had a current ATC alcohol servers permit and a city bar card.
  • Scheduled staff; interviewed, hired, and trained qualified candidates.
  • Handled daily deposits; conducted weekly inventory and purchasing orders.
  • Implemented Point of Sale software; tracked product performance; initiated marketing program for low performing products. 2015 It’s Fashion Metro, Leesville, LA.

Sales Associate

It's Fashion Metro
Leesville, LA
10.2014 - 04.2015
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Offered product and service consultations and employed upselling techniques.
  • Educated customers on product and service offerings.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.

Construction Equipment Repairter

United States Army Reserve
Lafayette, LA
07.2008 - 08.2015
  • Reserves 91L20 (Construction Equipment Repairer).
  • Assisted with the maintenance of military vehicles and equipment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment.
  • Performed minor repairs per 20 level maintenance; changed tires,
  • Maintained parts inventory during field exercises.
  • Assured contact vehicle was properly loaded with tools and spare parts during field exercises.

Patient Care Technician

University of New Mexico Hospitals
Albuquerque, NM
03.2007 - 09.2013
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
  • Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.
  • Safely transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
  • Kept unit well-stocked and efficient with necessary medical supplies.
  • Assisted with patient admission, discharge and transfer to maximize facility efficiency.
  • Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Office Administration

Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Leesville, LA
01.2016 - 05.2017

Drill Sergeant Course -

United States Drill Sergeant School
2013

Completing coursework towards prerequisites for BSN -

Central Texas College
2013

Completing coursework towards prerequisites for BSN -

Central New Mexico Community College
2011

Medical Assistant

Carrington College (Apollo College)
2006

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2022 - 09.2023

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Medical Coding understanding
  • Medical Terminology/Anatomy
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  • Records Management
  • Keyboarding—60 wpm
  • Training and Development
  • Insurance claims
  • Reimbursements
  • Medical billing retro-negotiations
  • Medical billing pre-negotiations
  • Data entry

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Western Governors University
11.2022 - 09.2023

Medical Services Asst Team Leader

Amerisafe
08.2017 - 02.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Business Office Administration

Central Louisiana Technical Community College
01.2016 - 05.2017

91L20X Drill Sergeant

United States Army Reserve
08.2015 - 01.2022

Sales Associate

It's Fashion Metro
10.2014 - 04.2015

Bar Manager

Draft Sports Bar
02.2014 - 01.2015

Construction Equipment Repairter

United States Army Reserve
07.2008 - 08.2015

Patient Care Technician

University of New Mexico Hospitals
03.2007 - 09.2013

Drill Sergeant Course -

United States Drill Sergeant School

Completing coursework towards prerequisites for BSN -

Central Texas College

Completing coursework towards prerequisites for BSN -

Central New Mexico Community College

Medical Assistant

Carrington College (Apollo College)
Farrah Taugelchee-StarkeyMedical Insurance Claims Coordinator