Experienced professional with a successful background in Medicaid and insurance verification. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and a commitment to enhancing patient and client experiences through bilingual communication and administrative support. Proven ability to lead teams and streamline processes, resulting in improved efficiency and high levels of customer satisfaction. Offers 12 years of valuable customer service experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Specialist Sr
Travis County
07.2020 - 02.2025
Customer Service: Handling incoming calls, assisting clients, and resolving complaints
Administrative Tasks: Data entry, filing, scanning, and general office duties
Eligibility Verification: Reviewing applications, gathering information, and contacting third-party vendors
Community Outreach: Assisting with food pantry operations and providing information to the public
Training and Support: Training new hires and providing support to colleagues
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in Spanish
Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and maintain a filing system
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with office equipment, computers, and software
Customer Service: Patience, empathy, and the ability to resolve issues effectively
Attention to Detail: Accuracy in data entry and record-keeping
Knowledge of HIPAA: Understanding of healthcare privacy laws
Potential Challenges: High Workload, Handling complaints and resolving conflicts, Technical Issues, Language Barrier, Training and Development, Workload Management, Career Growth, Foster a positive and supportive work environment, Assist in Interview
Office Specialist
Travis County
01.2019 - 12.2020
Performing variety of administrative work
Research and analysis
General Office functions
Assist in directing the public on departments and county procedures
Operating variety of modern office equipment
Performs moderately administrative support
Independent judgment
Creating effective filing system and retrieve and disseminate information
File management, alphabetical order
Record keeping
Translating for spanish speaking
Provide food pantry
Unboxed food pantry and organize
Assist client filling out application for services needed
Scan document, fax, make copies
Handle sensitive information
Performs receptionist duties, answers telephone, direct calls
Greet and receive the public
Provides direction and information to the public on department and other resources
Received mail and send out
Program Coordinator
Health Care Scouts
08.2017 - 12.2017
Assist in activities related to the medical and psychosocial aspects of utilization and coordinated care
Initiate authorization requests for output or input services in keeping with the prior authorization list
Research claims inquiry specific to the department and responsibility
Perform tasks necessary to promote member compliance such as verifying appointments
Assess and monitor inpatient census
Screen for eligibility and benefits
Identify members without a PCP and refer to Member Services
Screen members by priority for case management (CM) assessment
Perform transition of care duties to include but not limited to, contact the member's attending physician, member or medical power of attorney, other medical providers (home health agencies, equipment vendors) for information pertaining to special needs
Coordinate services with community based organizations
Produces and mails routine CM letters and program educational material
Data enter assessments and authorizations into the system
Dispatch/Customer Service
FreightWatch International
01.2017 - 04.2017
Create maps assign for routes drivers will be taking
Answer incoming calls as well make outbound calls to drivers to ensure they are following proper procedure routes provided to them
Update timers to ensure battery will last, to ensure keeping track of drivers route
Provide routes to drivers and assist them on locating destination as well updating constantly when drivers will be making a stopping point
Provide pass down for next agent who will be monitoring shipments
Patient Access Representative
Seton Healthcare Family
09.2016 - 12.2016
Answers patient and third party calls in a punctual and professional manner
Providers ongoing communication with clinical staff regarding patient status; Responds to questions/concerns and directs them to appropriate location
Collect and enter all necessary demographic, clinical, billing, and insurance information from patients or responsible parties
Pre-registers patients for any planned hospital admissions and/or surgeries; informs patients what to expect for following phone calls
Verify insurance eligibility and benefits and ensures all notifications are completed
Ensures compliance with language and interpretation-related regulatory and performance standards
Supervisor Assistant
Maximus Medicaid and Chip Program Insurance
12.2013 - 07.2016
Highly skilled in operating multi-line telephone in timely and professional manner
Routed calls to appropriate personnel
Knowledge of Medicaid and Chip Programs
Demonstrates ability to remain peaceful in crisis situations
Proven ability to sit extended periods of time
Monitoring calls to prevent any HIPAA violations
Great communication skills, both on the phone and in person
Organizational skills needed to take and deliver accurate messages
Handling team meetings & creating agendas for the team
Providing necessary coaching when needed
Updating spread sheets on a daily basis
Handling Supervisor calls
Always ready if needed for 'On Call'
Helping out customers with their insurance and explaining to them the options they have available
Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced work environment
Self-motivated and will go above and beyond the line of duty to complete my assignments
Always ready to learn and take on any challenge or special assignments
I also have been able to successfully assist with the cross training of current staff
I prioritize workload and make efficient use of time to maximize my productivity
Provider Line Representative
Maximus Call Center
05.2014 - 03.2015
Routed calls to appropriate personnel
Demonstrates ability to remain peaceful in crisis situations
Verify insurance for providers and health plans to insure customer had coverage for date of service provided
Knowledge with provider's, medical plans and dental plan insurance
Experience in taking calls in a busy environment
Knowledge with all medical and dental plan
Customer Service Representative Medicaid and Chip Program
Maximus
12.2013 - 05.2014
Enrolled patients with medical coverage of their choice
Provide medical, dental plan they had available in their county
Provide proper information for their coverage
Assist client by enrolling them over the phone
Explain process of coverage with start dates and end dates
Knowledge of co payments
Knowledge of cost share
Knowledge of out of network referrals and referrals
Bilingual
Refer to proper department to renew coverage
Cashier/Sales Associate
Target
08.2012 - 09.2013
Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to stand for multiple hours of time
Experience with handling cash
Helping out guest's
Translating when needed
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Austin Community College
Austin, TX
High school diploma -
Lanier High School
06.2011
Skills
Medical billing and coding
Medicaid
Insurance Verification Process
Insurance verification
HIPAA
Medical Office Experience
Translation
Prospective Client Outreach
Microsoft Excel
Service Management Skills
Phone Etiquette
Microsoft Office
Patient Records Management
Office Management
Employee Orientation
Case Management
Patient Appointment Coordination
Computer skills
Bilingual
Communication skills
Data entry
Customer service
Insurance verification
Microsoft Word
PowerPoint Proficiency
Typing
Data collection
Cold calling
Leadership
Front desk
Office management
Organizational skills
Research
Phone triage
Time management
Case management
Computer literacy
Databases
English
Administrative support expertise
Advanced Microsoft office
Inventory control
Meeting planning expertise
Data analysis proficiency
Records management expertise
Problem-solving capacity
Call handling
Mail handling
Multi-line phone proficiency
Insurance eligibility verifications
Certification
Food Handler Certification, May 2023 to May 2026
Mental Health First Aid, May 2023 to May 2026, Trained to provide initial help to someone experiencing mental health or substance abuse challenge.
Certified Notary Public, May 2023 to May 2028
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Education
true
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Office Specialist Sr
Travis County
07.2020 - 02.2025
Office Specialist
Travis County
01.2019 - 12.2020
Program Coordinator
Health Care Scouts
08.2017 - 12.2017
Dispatch/Customer Service
FreightWatch International
01.2017 - 04.2017
Patient Access Representative
Seton Healthcare Family
09.2016 - 12.2016
Provider Line Representative
Maximus Call Center
05.2014 - 03.2015
Supervisor Assistant
Maximus Medicaid and Chip Program Insurance
12.2013 - 07.2016
Customer Service Representative Medicaid and Chip Program
Maximus
12.2013 - 05.2014
Cashier/Sales Associate
Target
08.2012 - 09.2013
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Austin Community College
High school diploma -
Lanier High School
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