Support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination. Skillfully meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Demonstrated success in building long-lasting relationships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Assistant
Guideway Care
Birmingham, AL
12.2021 - Current
Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
Encouraged socialization and engagement through therapy, music therapy and social activities.
Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
Protected clients' health information with strict protocols focused on controlling access to confidential information.
Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
Identified service gaps and located needed housing and work placement resources for individuals.
Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
Escalation Specialist
Guide House
Birmingham, AL
11.2018 - 07.2022
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
Conducted full claim investigations and reported updates and legal actions.
Worked effectively with medical payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances to obtain timely and accurate payments.
Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
Insurance Billing Specialist
State Farm
Homewood, AL
09.2017 - 11.2018
Followed up with appropriate parties to obtain prompt payments.
Kept all patient information secure and confidential.
Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
Customer Service Representative
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Alabama
Hoover, AL
08.2014 - 10.2016
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Examined reports, accounts and evidence to determine integrity and accuracy of information.
Worked effectively with medical payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances to obtain timely and accurate payments.
Handled high volume of in-bound calls pertaining to reconciliation of delinquent accounts.
Phone Banker
Wells Fargo
Homewood, AL
01.2013 - 02.2014
Helped customers complete online banking services and assisted with user access problems such as forgotten passwords.
Completed transactions for customers and capitalized on opportunities to cross-sell products and services.
Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
Handled various accounting transactions.
Mobile Expert
AT&T Mobility
Hoover, AL
11.2011 - 10.2012
Maintained sound knowledge of company product suites.
Kept customers and other employees up-to-date on latest devices and technology by performing frequent product demonstrations.
Monitored wireless sales space to establish familiarity with various carriers.
Upsold customers by recommending accessories and promotions to increase revenue.
Assistant Manager
Blockbuster Video
Homewood, AL
07.2010 - 11.2011
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
05.2024
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Fortis Institue
Birmingham, AL
03.2015
Skills
Referral Coordination
Differentiated Instruction
Government Subsidy Programs
Active Learning
Timeline
Social Worker Assistant
Guideway Care
12.2021 - Current
Escalation Specialist
Guide House
11.2018 - 07.2022
Insurance Billing Specialist
State Farm
09.2017 - 11.2018
Customer Service Representative
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Alabama
08.2014 - 10.2016
Phone Banker
Wells Fargo
01.2013 - 02.2014
Mobile Expert
AT&T Mobility
11.2011 - 10.2012
Assistant Manager
Blockbuster Video
07.2010 - 11.2011
Associate of Science - Human Services
Jefferson State Community College
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology