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KIMBERLY THOMAS

Austin,TX

Summary

Professional with 10 years of experience in effectively executing provider services for large and medium enterprises. Skilled in overseeing team performance and efficiently allocating resources to meet workflow and demand. Demonstrates excellent conflict resolution abilities, consistently defusing high-stress situations. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in healthcare services and talent for navigating challenges. Excels at problem-solving and takes the lead on new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Rebates & Fees Analyst (Temp)

Collabera/ Abbott Laboratories
02.2023 - Current
  • Review incoming agreements and upload terms and conditions to the Rebates and Admin Fee system
  • Prepare rebate verification form templates for customers to ensure timely data submissions
  • Efficiently complete Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, conditional formatting
  • Manage the shared email box, responding to internal and external customer inquiries and appropriately assigning email tasks to rebate analysts
  • Complete check submissions and accompanying reports, ensuring the log is complete and up to date
  • Operate independently within a varied and changing scope of responsibilities under some supervision
  • Provide support for internal audits through the collection and submission of requested documents
  • Conduct audits of provider information and escalate issues for resolution as appropriate
  • Operate independently within a varied and changing scope of responsibilities under some supervision
  • Compliance with internal policies.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Organize and input gathered information into a digital database. (SAP, RADB, Wizard)

Provider Maintenance Analyst (Temp)

Tegria Healthcare Consulting & Technology Services
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Provider support for baseline provider data transactions that cannot be administered automatically via provider database due to system limitations and/or data integrity issues
  • Perform baseline demographic transaction updates utilizing provider system applications in support of claim adjudication and provider directory
  • Resolve on-going department support using research and analysis essential to resolving concerns/issues raised by providers and internal/external customers
  • Conduct audits of provider information and escalate issues for resolution as appropriate
  • Modify and update existing policies and claims to reflect change in beneficiary, amount of coverage, or type of insurance.
  • Processed 30 + transactions per day
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.

Provider Data Configuration (Temp)

Catalyst Solutions
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Maintain provider enrollments in Medicare and Medicaid across various states
  • Support members through navigation of enrollment process to facilitate optimal decisions
  • Analyze information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations to assess clients' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services
  • Process benefits applications with an 100% accuracy rate
  • Explain eligibility details and affordability options to patients with kindness and respect
  • Follow up with insurance carriers to address and rectify denied claims.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Provider Enrollment Specialist (Temp)

Accenture
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Assisted with configuration issues and loading of provider information as needed
  • Maintained accurate and timely maintenance of critical provider information on all claims and provider databases
  • Validated data housed on provider databases and ensured adherence to business and system requirements of customers respective to contracting, network management, and credentialing
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Strong system knowledge, problem solving skill
  • Uploading 30 + Provider profiles per day.

Provider Claims Specialist

La Care Health Plan
10.2017 - 01.2020
  • Oversaw regulatory and strategic initiatives to ensure accuracy of Medi-cal claims
  • Responded to written claim inquiries professionally
  • Increased member satisfaction rate by 48% via providing claim updates and corrections
  • Acted as intermediary between insurance companies and customers, including researching and assessing information to determine validity of claims via QNXT data base
  • Modified, updated, and processed existing policies and claims to reflect changes in beneficiary, amount of coverage, and type of insurance
  • Improved profit margins by 62% with streamlining operations and workflow.
  • Reviewed insurance and claims documents to verify required information and secure any missing data for settlements.
  • Worked with claims adjusters and examiners to expedite processing in alignment with procedures.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient finances, records, and health statuses.
  • Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
  • Verified client information by analyzing existing evidence on file.

Customer Service Advocate

SCAN Health Plan
03.2016 - 10.2017

Handled escalated calls for front-line associates to address complex issues and restore customer satisfaction

  • Cultivated impactful relationships with customers and drove business development by delivering product knowledge for Medicare members
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments, and provided payment option setup assistance
  • Trained new employees on procedures and policies to maximize team performance
  • Performed troubleshooting, mediation, and resolution to complex member issues
  • Maintained legal protection and transparency via documenting transactions with comprehensive member forms and summarized actions taken for improved internal communication.
  • Received and managed up to 30 calls from hospitals and PCP office

Senior Customer Service Representative

Maxim Staffing
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Assisted Medi-cal customers by answering questions, addressing concerns, and providing current account information
  • Educated customers about products, pricing, and policies to address and resolve issues
  • Met and exceeded performance goals to support long-term company growth and market dominance
  • Handled approximately 100 calls each day, including new sign-ups, service cancellations, and cross-selling opportunities
  • Oversaw and guided team of 10 associates to handle customer call escalations, training, and mentoring new employees on customer service and order processing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health 

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
05.2017

Skills

  • Medical ,Medicare, Medicaid
  • Provider credentialing
  • Provider management
  • Benefits enrollment
  • Network & Contracts
  • Troubleshooting and configuration
  • CRM and office management software
  • Critical thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Project planning
  • File and data retrieval systems (NPPES, ,Qmeis, Right Fax, Quick Base)
  • (AEVS) 10 yrs
  • QNXT Provider Configuration 5 yrs version 58
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Data Research and Validation

Timeline

Rebates & Fees Analyst (Temp)

Collabera/ Abbott Laboratories
02.2023 - Current

Provider Maintenance Analyst (Temp)

Tegria Healthcare Consulting & Technology Services
08.2022 - 11.2022

Provider Data Configuration (Temp)

Catalyst Solutions
09.2021 - 03.2022

Provider Enrollment Specialist (Temp)

Accenture
10.2020 - 09.2021

Provider Claims Specialist

La Care Health Plan
10.2017 - 01.2020

Customer Service Advocate

SCAN Health Plan
03.2016 - 10.2017

Senior Customer Service Representative

Maxim Staffing
06.2014 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health 

Ashford University
KIMBERLY THOMAS