Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Qualifications Specialist
Synapse Health
11.2024 - Current
Led the Elevation and Escalation Issue Resolution Team assisting patients with exceptional customer service to resolve problematic orders and de-escalate callers. The team works to coordinate effectively across various operations departments.
Led the Resupply team by mentoring and coaching specialists within the qualifications department.
Conducted audits of qualifications department orders to ensure that the needs of the patient, prescriber, and referral source are being met, and to verify adherence to compliance standards.
Exceeded KPI goals by maintaining 100% QA and call evaluation scores throughout all quarters of 2024.
Led cross-functional teams to enhance project outcomes by streamlining communication processes.
Senior Qualifications Specialist
Synapse Health
06.2023 - 11.2024
Assisted with qualifications onboarding of a new capitation agreement with UHC plans, servicing over 250,000 patients.
Answered inbound calls from patients, insurance companies, referral sources, and provider’s offices and maintained records of all communications.
Maintained knowledge and stayed up to date on insurance guidelines for durable medical equipment.
Created orders in multiple software systems for supplies and equipment using knowledge of HCPCS, allowable, quantities, and manufacturers of products.
Prepared insurance cost estimates, collected patient coinsurance payments if applicable, explained rental and purchase options to patients, and handled pre-certifications and re-certifications.
Assisted with the training department by mentoring new specialists within the qualifications department.
Exceeded KPI and WFM goals consistently.
Created training materials and facilitated training classes for new specialists in my department.
Qualifications Specialist
Synapse Health
04.2023 - 06.2023
Answered inbound calls from patients, insurance companies, and providers
Utilized outbound faxing system to request medical records, while maintaining HIPAA compliance
Conducted outbound calls to patients and providers to stay up to date on follow-ups of record requests to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and experience
Processed incoming communications from faxes, emails, and calls and resolved them accordingly
Assisted launch of theOptum Breast Pump program
Reviewing documentation for qualifications of medical equipment to ensure insurance coverage criteria are met
Met and exceeded KPI and WFM goals consistently
Quality Documentation Specialist
Nuance Communications
06.2021 - 03.2023
Created medical documentation utilizing DAX artificial intelligence for clinicians all over the United States to enable deeper patient clinician relationships, decrease clinical burnout, and increase overall patient satisfaction
Adhered to strict deadlines for document turnaround time while ensuring quality documentation and EHR compliance
Onboarded new providers using the DAX system by educating and communicating processes and workflows directly with the provider and their staff members
Trained new team members in utilizing DAX and multiple types of EHR systems
Audited work of less tenured team member’s work to ensure quality documentation standards were being upheld
Customer Service Representative
MedSouth, Inc
12.2019 - 06.2021
Answered inbound calls from patients, insurance companies, and providers
Assisted customers with technical and clinical knowledge of continuous airway pressure devices, nebulizers, oxygen therapy, and trilogy ventilators
Assisted customers with billing inquiries
Worked with healthcare providers and case managers to obtain documentation for insurance compliance
Assisted with inventory management
Assistant Office Manager
Pulmonary & Critical Care, PC
05.2011 - 12.2019
Started my career at this company as a medical receptionist, I gained knowledge of the healthcare industry - learning about insurance, customer service, time management, accounting, and clinical scheduling
I was quickly promoted to Medical Assistant by the physician and trained directly by his Nurse Practitioner, whom I served as her assistant for nearly 4 years
In that position, I gained clinical knowledge, such as triage, patient assessment, patient advocacy, and much more
I was promoted again to Assistant Clinic Manager where I served until the practice closed for retirement
During my time in that position, I was the primary clinical supervisor for the medical staff and directed the daily clinical operations
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
James H Faulkner Community College
Bay Minette, AL
05-2011
Skills
Leadership
Communication
Problem Solving
HIPAA Compliance
Escalation Management
ICD-10, CPT, & HCPCS coding
Inventory & Payroll Management
Timeline
Lead Qualifications Specialist
Synapse Health
11.2024 - Current
Senior Qualifications Specialist
Synapse Health
06.2023 - 11.2024
Qualifications Specialist
Synapse Health
04.2023 - 06.2023
Quality Documentation Specialist
Nuance Communications
06.2021 - 03.2023
Customer Service Representative
MedSouth, Inc
12.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Office Manager
Pulmonary & Critical Care, PC
05.2011 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
James H Faulkner Community College
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