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Jermaine Elliott-Blount

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in appeals processes, known for precise analysis and effective resolution strategies. Proven track record of enhancing team collaboration and delivering concrete results. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and adjusting to evolving needs. Dependable, flexible, and committed to achieving impactful outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Appeals Representative

The Hollister Group (Mass General Brigham Health Plan - Ex. Contractor)
03.2023 - 03.2025

Managed client denials by conducting a comprehensive analytic review of clinical documentation to determine if an a grievance, appeal or further request is warranted and then delivered final determination based on trained skillsets and/or partnerships with clinical and other Humana parties.

Executed advanced administrative/operational/customer support duties that required independent initiative and judgment. [also included intermediate mathematical skills]

Routinely assisted members, via phone or face to face, further/support quality related goals.

Investigated and resolved member and practitioner issues. Decisions typically focus on methods, tactics and processes for completing administrative tasks/projects. Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in prioritizing requests and interpreting and adapting procedures, processes and techniques, and works under limited guidance due to previous experience/breadth and depth of knowledge of administrative processes and organizational knowledge.

Sr. Grievances & Appeals Representative

Anthem, Inc.
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Conducted investigational reviews of customer grievances and appeals involving provision of service and benefit coverage issues.
  • Triaged clinical and non-clinical inquiries, grievances and appeals, prepared case files for member grievance committees/hearings.
  • Generated written correspondence to customers providing most up-to-date information for members, providers and regulatory agencies.


Training Services Coordinator, Team Lead (PMP-In Training)

Conduent (Ernst & Young - Ex. Contractor)
04.2019 - 10.2021
  • Contributes to departmental business plans and priorities by applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues for clients of Ernst & Young.
  • Supports Ernst & Young with Learning Compliance, CPE Compliance, course publishing/design using system tools: LMS, LAS, LCMS, LCDR, sNOW platform, etc.
  • Developing knowledge and experience in own discipline and acquiring higher level knowledge and skills to reach departmental goals and objectives.

Education

B.A - Mass Communications concentration Public Relations

Virginia State University
05.2012

Skills

  • Workflow optimization
  • Guiding team members
  • Strategic organizational planning
  • Statistical analysis proficiency
  • Strategic leadership
  • Collaborative networking skills
  • Procurement strategy
  • Operational efficiency management
  • Investigative Research
  • Implementation

Timeline

Appeals Representative

The Hollister Group (Mass General Brigham Health Plan - Ex. Contractor)
03.2023 - 03.2025

Sr. Grievances & Appeals Representative

Anthem, Inc.
10.2021 - 03.2023

Training Services Coordinator, Team Lead (PMP-In Training)

Conduent (Ernst & Young - Ex. Contractor)
04.2019 - 10.2021

B.A - Mass Communications concentration Public Relations

Virginia State University
Jermaine Elliott-Blount