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Karen Dorsaneo

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Seven years experience in drug and alcohol out-patient counselor. Fourteen years experience in Customer Service in the pharmacy benefit management industry. Supervising, handling telephone inquiries, resolving complaints and training new customer service representatives. Seasoned Technical Supervisor adept at leading teams and developing improvements. Knowledgeable manager and complex problem-solver with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Capable Technical Supervisor proficient in overseeing schedules, resources and quality improvements. Excellent analytical and organizational abilities developed over 15 years in customer service.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

The Wedge Recovery Center
05.2016 - Current
  • Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation center
  • Conducting Assessments: Perform initial assessments to evaluate clients' substance abuse history, mental health, and treatment needs.Dispense medications as prescribed by doctor to individual patients
  • Developing Treatment Plans: Create personalized treatment plans based on assessments, setting achievable goals for clients' recovery
  • Educating Clients: Provide education on the effects of substance abuse, coping mechanisms, relapse prevention strategies, and life skills development
  • Monitoring Progress: Regularly assess and monitor clients' progress, making adjustments to treatment plans as needed to ensure effectiveness
  • Maintaining Records: Keep accurate and confidential records of client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries as per legal and ethical guidelines
  • Referring to Resources: Connect clients with community resources, support groups, and other services to aid in their recovery process
  • Crisis Intervention: Offer immediate support and intervention during crises or relapse situations, implementing appropriate strategies to ensure clients' safety and well-being
  • Staying Updated: Stay informed about new developments in addiction treatment, therapeutic techniques, and relevant laws and regulations.

Support Specialist - Team Lead

INNOVIANT PHARMACY
01.2006 - 01.2016
  • Support clients with workers compensation issues and patients
  • Assist patients with their billing issues and questions about their prescriptions
  • Mentor and assist new employees in understanding required job skills
  • Handle escalated and unresolved issues for customers that required extensive research
  • Help clients for workers compensation, and help doctors for getting prescriptions out to worker comp patients.

Associate Support Center Specialist

EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC
01.2001 - 01.2006

Support technical supervisor expert to call center to assist with efficient resolution of member and client issues. Assisted with technical website questions.

  • Provided direction and guidance to less experienced team members
  • Handle escalated and unresolved issues for customers that required extensive research.
  • Provided continuous follow-up training to CSA.
  • Recognized and recommended improvements to standard operation procedures.
  • Acted as call center liaison for other operational departments to research and resolve member and client concerns.
  • Served as a point of contact for escalation calls from members, physicians and providers regarding issues needing technical expertise about plan interpretation.
  • Provided continuous on-the-job training for new or existing representatives. Mentor CSA's to improve their understanding and skills.
  • Used a higher degree of expertise and discretion to resolve customer issues and ensure timely resolutions.
  • Coordinated staff scheduling for First, Second and third shifts

Support technical supervisor

  • Expert to call center to assist with efficient resolution of member and client issues
  • Assisted with technical website questions
  • Provided direction and guidance to less experienced team members
  • Handle escalated and unresolved issues for customers that required extensive research
  • Provided continuous follow-up training to CSA
  • Recognized and recommended improvements to standard operation procedures
  • Acted as call center liaison for other operational departments to research and resolve member and client concerns
  • Served as a point of contact for escalation calls from members, physicians and providers regarding issues needing technical expertise about plan interpretation
  • Provided continuous on-the-job training for new or existing representatives
  • Mentor CSA's to improve their understanding and skills
  • Used a higher degree of expertise and discretion to resolve customer issues and ensure timely resolutions
  • Coordinated staff scheduling for First, Second and third shifts

Education

Master's degree - GeneralPsychology

Purdue
West Lafayette, IN

Undergraduate - Forensic Psychology

Argosy University
Philadelphia, PA
2016

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills
  • Professionalism and Adaptability

Timeline

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

The Wedge Recovery Center
05.2016 - Current

Support Specialist - Team Lead

INNOVIANT PHARMACY
01.2006 - 01.2016

Associate Support Center Specialist

EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC
01.2001 - 01.2006

Support technical supervisor

Master's degree - GeneralPsychology

Purdue

Undergraduate - Forensic Psychology

Argosy University
Karen Dorsaneo