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Heather Johnson

Thomasville,NC

Summary

Experienced Customer Care Representative brings 25+ years of applying exceptional customer service, conflict mediation and communication skills to address diverse needs. Smoothly mitigate customer conflicts through calm, level-headed strategies. Responsive and resilient team player with adaptable and resourceful mindset.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Care Representative II

Elevance Health
12.2022 - Current

    PSU Claims

    • Answered inbound calls and chats from medicaid members and providers
    • Verified benefits and eligibility
    • Reviewed authorization statuses
    • Reviewed claims with providers
    • Provide denial reasoning, appeal rights, timeframes and methods
    • Filed verbal appeals for denied claims, authorizations and complaints
    • Provided appeal statuses
    • Faxed EOP's and authorizations
    • Medicare cross-trained

Customer Service Representative I

Elevance Health
09.2021 - 12.2022

Member Services

  • Provide assistance via phone and chat to Medicaid members and providers
  • Eligibility and benefits inquiries
  • Authorization status
  • Provider lookup/Network status
  • ID card requests
  • Document requests
  • Medical appeal submissions/statuses
  • Grievance and complaint submission and statuses
  • Coordination of benefit update requests
  • Cross trained in Medicare advantage plans
  • Referrals for health plan extra benefits

Insurance Service Representative

National General Insurance Company
02.2021 - 09.2021

Auto Insurance

  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Reviewed and adjusted customer coverage levels to address, identify, and resolve customer conflicts.
  • Answer inbound calls and field questions pertinent to existing insurance policies and determine appropriate course of action
  • Document detailed specifics of call interaction
  • Process endorsements and Department of Motor Vehicle filings
  • Answer billing questions
  • Process payments for Good Sam/RV, rural letter carrier, traditional auto and agency policies

Customer Service Representative

Kelly Services
11.2020 - 02.2021

Holiday Assistance

  • Provide customer support through email, inbound phone calls, live chats and text messaging
  • Provided information regarding customers' orders and or warranty information
  • Processed product orders and provided prompt and efficient responses
  • Provided resolutions to customers requests/complaints
  • Analyzed, reviewed and processed customer requests for returns/refunds

Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Bar + Grill
06.2019 - 10.2020

Worked my way up from server to bartender to management

  • Hire, train and supervise restaurant employees
  • Create staff schedule to ensure appropriate staffing
  • Track inventory levels of food, alcohol, supplies and equipment
  • Address customer needs, comments and complaints
  • Adhere to and enforce employee compliance with health, safety and sanitation standards
  • Process payroll and maintain all relevant records
  • Ensure all employees are working within outlined operating standards
  • Take deposits to bank daily

Claims Investigator

Old Dominion Freight Line
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Investigate freight claims
  • Review freight contracts
  • Document findings
  • Request additional information by phone/e-mail
  • Set up appointments for damaged freight to be picked up
  • Process claims in accordance to contracts and NMFTA guidelines

Customer Service Representative

Leggett & Platt
06.2015 - 06.2017

Adjustable Bed Division

  • Provide timely responses to customers/stores by telephone and/or email in inbound call service center
  • Handled between 60-120 incoming calls.
  • Provided technical support/troubleshooting
  • Part and accessory sales
  • Key parts requests and service requests to process and bill before shipping
  • Assign technicians to warranty claim services
  • Email/fax work order requests to technicians.

Server

T'ville Diner
12.2014 - 06.2015
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.

Lead Investigator

Love Never Fails
11.2012 - 07.2014

Non-profit organization Internship

  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
  • Worked closely with law enforcement and social service agencies in locating missing children that were at risk of being exploited into human trafficking
  • Participated in homeless outreaches and provided placement into local shelters
  • Followed up with victims and provided information to help apply for available resources

Supervisor

RGIS Inventory Services
07.2010 - 05.2014
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.

Education

Medical Office And Billing

Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL

Criminal Justice

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Problem-Solving Ability
  • Keen Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Documentation
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Exceptional customer service

Certification

ServSafe Certificate

Timeline

Customer Care Representative II

Elevance Health
12.2022 - Current

Customer Service Representative I

Elevance Health
09.2021 - 12.2022

Insurance Service Representative

National General Insurance Company
02.2021 - 09.2021

Customer Service Representative

Kelly Services
11.2020 - 02.2021

Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Bar + Grill
06.2019 - 10.2020

Claims Investigator

Old Dominion Freight Line
06.2018 - 01.2020

Customer Service Representative

Leggett & Platt
06.2015 - 06.2017

Server

T'ville Diner
12.2014 - 06.2015

Lead Investigator

Love Never Fails
11.2012 - 07.2014

Supervisor

RGIS Inventory Services
07.2010 - 05.2014

Medical Office And Billing

Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater

Criminal Justice

Kaplan University
Heather Johnson