Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires and providing customized solutions to build loyalty.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Insurance Specialist
Aerotek/ AbbVie
North Chicago, IL
05.2022 - Current
Provide insurance coverage Verification details prior authorization statues and alternate funding options for existing and newly launched products
Provide offices with current plan forms, portals, and websites for prior authorizations and appeal submissions
Clearly communicate and educate customers on results of the investigation
Quickly learn and utilize all internal and external electronic tools, communicate/collaborate with payors and providers to investigate insurance coverage efficiently
Identify potential Adverse Event situations for reporting to Pharmacovigilance ensuring AbbVie meets FDA regulations
Understand and comply with all required training, including adherence to federal, state, and local pharmacy laws, HIPAA policies and guidelines, and the policies and procedures of AbbVie
Complete all required training and perform all functions in the position (i.e., Role certification, product and disease overviews).
Researched and resolved routine and complex issues.
Processed eligibility and benefits verification and authorization requests.
Patient Care Coordinator
Aerotek/ Alliance Walgreens Prime
Chicago, IL
10.2020 - 01.2022
Receive inbound calls and perform outbound calls to patients or physician’s offices regarding orders for medications, pharmacy services and any other non-clinical inquiries
Add or update insurance and pharma information in patient’s record, or collect insurance information and alert appropriate teams to update the patient’s account
Coordinate patient care by scheduling orders, communicating information to patients regarding shipments, assessing supply needs, verifying patient information and notifying the pharmacist of issues or changes in the patient’s condition
Create patient activities as a reminder for the following tasks including but not limited to follow-up calls for patients, to initiate discharge of service, to contact a patient's doctor's office, to mail a letter to a patient, and any other reminders necessary as it relates to a patient's care
Connect patients with pharmacists for counseling and clinical inquiries as required
Escalate calls to clinicians, insurance verification teams, specialized teams and support teams as required
May work with specialized customers or as part of the new patient/enrollment team
Can and may perform the job responsibilities defined in Level 1
Other responsibilities as judgment or necessity dictate
Understand and successfully compete client and/or pharma-specific duties to satisfy the needs and expectations of customers
Work collaboratively on disease-focused teams to provide best-in-class customer service
As the first-line of contact to customers and set the tone for how our company and services are experienced
Other responsibilities as judgment or necessity dictate
Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Connected patients with available community and charitable resources.
Department Manager
Wal Mart
Mt.Prospect, IL
08.2006 - 07.2020
Works with hourly supervisors to ensure associates are available to meet daily production plan
Supervise associates in the area of responsibility by assigning duties, communication goals, providing feedback, and monitoring performance
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service
Collaborated with staff to streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability
Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels
Enforced safety rules and other policies to protect employees and minimize company liability
Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands
Cultivated talented team of departmental employees through outstanding mentoring, coaching and teaching skills
Balanced workloads to meet targets without overtaxing employees
Kept department on-target to meet sales and profit objectives by minimizing waste and pursuing revenue generation opportunities
Followed all safety protocols and company processes and procedures
Determined performance goals for departmental employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
Worked closely with sales associates to complete tasks
Treated associates with fairness and respect, providing recognition of accomplishments.
Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement and overall sales set-up.
Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness.
Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping employees to independently meet customer needs.
Medical Records Clerk
St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
Chicago, IL
04.2005 - 08.2006
Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law.
Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
Delivered charts to assigned areas of hospital by following established routing procedures.
Maintained database for storage and retrieval of medical records.
Cook
US Army Reserve
Forest Park, IL
01.1997 - 02.2005
Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository with nutritional and cost information.
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.