Analytical and practical Healthcare Professional knowledgeable about diverse procedures, medication contraindications and healthcare protocols. Remains present and focused throughout procedures to make timely adjustments and protect patients.
Diligent Claims Processor versed in insurance processes and claims procedures. Offers great attention to detail and time management abilities to successfully handle large volume of claims. Highly accurate and thorough with focus on completing error-free work in line with processing guidelines.
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Counselor
WellSpace Health
02.2024 - Current
Reduced crisis response times by streamlining communication protocols and implementing efficient triage procedures.
Enhanced client support by conducting thorough assessments and developing personalized intervention plans.
Provided timely assistance to individuals in crisis, utilizing active listening skills and empathy to establish rapport quickly.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans, addressing clients'' mental health, social, and emotional needs.
Improved overall client satisfaction by maintaining a high level of professionalism and adhering to confidentiality guidelines at all times.
Developed resources for clients in need, connecting them with community services and programs that best suited their situation.
Prevented further escalation of crises by effectively deescalating intense situations through skilled verbal interventions.
TSR Advise and Appointment
Kaiser Permanente
04.2023 - Current
Handles continuous inbound telephone volume
Identifies the purpose of the members call and processes the call according to the appropriate script
Provides facility and provider information and some laboratory results, makes and cancels appointments, transfers members to Advice Nurses, intakes information from members, and composes messages for providers
Resolves problems with facility teleservice teams
Effectively processes calls in a systematic and organized manner following Call Center scripts, policies and procedures
Processes calls accordingly from hearing-impaired members
Receives and relays information regarding appointment cancellations
Records instructions from provider in PARRS
Updates member demographics
Works collaboratively with members and staff across all service lines
Functions as a team member to achieve Call Center goals
Identifies and/or proposes ways to improve customer service
Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to patient/family rights
Handles inquiries and complaints pursuant to procedure.
Customer Service Representative
Magellan Healthcare
01.2023 - 03.2023
Answered calls
Provided information
Documented each encounter
Researched prescription errors and collaborated with pharmacies.
Claims Analyst
Centene - Remote
06.2022 - 09.2022
Review and adjudicated claims
Processed over 200 claims daily.
CDA customer service agent II
California Dental Association - Remote
09.2021 - 01.2022
Answered provider calls to help register online accounts
Created tickets for tech issues
Scheduled follow-up appointment for providers.
Technical Support Engineer
Phillips - Sacramento, CA
10.2020 - 08.2021
Answer calls and provide customers with code keys for software updates
Create work orders for any system maintenance
Manage the closure and request needed documents for closure of cases
Dispatch field service workers to physical locations to complete work or upgrades
Respond to a functional email box and give feedback to customers.
Customer Service Representative II
Eyefinity/VSP - Rancho Cordova, CA
11.2019 - 02.2020
Support Optometrists and Ophthalmologists and staff with product
Troubleshoot and set up new customers with eyefinity product
Assisted with compatible software and hardware.
Customer care representative claim representative
Blue Shield of California El Dorado Hills California - El Dorado Hills, CA
01.2016 - 01.2019
Consistently provide members with exceptional customer service
Assist internal and external customers via incoming telephone calls
Actively listen to customers and respond appropriately
Investigate and resolve member inquiries for correspondence and through computer research can contribute to the team effort to meet or exceed service production and quality goals
Consistently provide members with exceptional customer service
Assist internal and external customers via incoming telephone calls
Actively listen to customers and respond appropriately
Investigate and resolve member inquiries with correspondence and computer research can contribute to the team effort to meet or exceed service production and quality goals
Meets timeframes for performance while balancing the need to produce high quality work related to complex and sensitive member issues
Ensures integrity of departmental database by thorough, timely and accurate entry
Submit verbal and written notification to members and provider
Remained knowledgeable regarding company policies and procedures and current developments within operational departments
Provided outreach for additional information for appeal and Grievance's
Reduce grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers of techniques for enhancing interaction between labor and leadership
Accountable for investigation and response of all issues, including collection of appropriate data, preparation and presentation of documents to decision makers.
Customer service representative
HealthNet Rancho Cordova California - Rancho Cordova
01.2015 - 01.2016
Identified analyze and resolve variety of scheduling issues to find veterans earliest doctors appointments
Determined healthcare eligibility by gathering patients status and appropriate authorization
Extensive knowledge of health insurance portability and accountability (HIPPA) laws
Medical reimbursement claims
Documents transactions and authorization system and communicated via written correspondence to the veterans administration as required
Ranked 'Top Agent' based on cost center metrics from three site offices.
VP and department staff
Advanced Call Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
Handled over 500 mortgage customer calls weekly
Coached new agents on call flow system and company policies daily
Efficiently documented nature of calls and transferred to appropriate department
Processed payments using Western Union and Speed Pay electronic payment systems
Chaired weekly calibration conference calls with the company VP and department staff
Acted as a supervisor and made crucial decisions to guarantee customer satisfaction
Effectively managed escalated calls to ensure highest quality of service was provided to customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA
01.2026
High school diploma -
Valley High School
01.2006
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
Medical Scheduling
Medical Terminology
HIPAA Compliant
Software Troubleshooting
Help Desk
Technical Support
Desktop Support
Calibration
Microsoft Windows
Operating Systems
Network Support
Computer Networking
Time management
Remote access software
DNS
Active Directory
Microsoft Windows Server
Information Security
Sales
Conflict management
Customer support
Internet of things
VPN
IT support
DHCP
Salesforce
Medical terminology
Medical records
Troubleshooting
LAN
Citrix
CLAIMS (3 years)
COACHING (3 years)
MEDICAL CLAIMS (3 or more years )
TELEPHONE SKILLS ( 10 years or more)
Referral Coordination
Grief counseling
Youth engagement
Alliance Building
Patient confidentiality
Elderly Care
Crisis handling
Mental Health Assessment
Behavioral Health
Psychosocial Support
Treatment Planning
System Configuration Changing
Software Updates
Debugging
Technical Documentation
Technical Troubleshooting
Project Management
Document Management
Information Collection
Certification
CompTIA A
Training
Medical Claims Training- 2019
Complaint Resolution Training - 2013
Coaching a Service Team Training - 2013
Manage Customer Expectations Training - 2014
Telephone skills "Inbound and Outbound" Training - 2011
Knowledge
Grievance Handling
Policy interpretation
Insurance Knowledge
Grievance MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Mainframe
Timely case resolution
Compliance with state and federal regulations, laws and accreditation
Assessments
Customer service, Proficient, 01/01/22, Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Work motivation, Proficient, 08/01/21, Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
Call center customer service, Proficient, 09/01/22, Demonstrating customer service skills in a call center setting
Protecting patient privacy, Proficient, 01/01/22, Understanding privacy rules and regulations associated with patient records
Timeline
Crisis Counselor
WellSpace Health
02.2024 - Current
TSR Advise and Appointment
Kaiser Permanente
04.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Magellan Healthcare
01.2023 - 03.2023
Claims Analyst
Centene - Remote
06.2022 - 09.2022
CDA customer service agent II
California Dental Association - Remote
09.2021 - 01.2022
Technical Support Engineer
Phillips - Sacramento, CA
10.2020 - 08.2021
Customer Service Representative II
Eyefinity/VSP - Rancho Cordova, CA
11.2019 - 02.2020
Customer care representative claim representative
Blue Shield of California El Dorado Hills California - El Dorado Hills, CA
01.2016 - 01.2019
Customer service representative
HealthNet Rancho Cordova California - Rancho Cordova