Results-driven Patient Engagement Specialist with a track record of increasing appointment adherence by 20% through effective communication and relationship-building. Proven ability to enhance patient care programs and foster engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
SYNERGY HomeCare
Marlton, NJ
08.2025 - 06.2026
Cared for multiple patients daily with physical and cognitive impairments, receiving a 100% patient satisfaction score
Followed best practices for patient care and home regulations, ensuring patient safety with 0 incident reports
Assisted patients with ADLs, including hygiene and exercise
Established and maintained strong interpersonal relationships with patients, team members, and partners to coordinate patient needs
Revamped the Healthy Home Visit program, boosting outreach effectiveness by 30%
Conducted patient outreach(telephonic and in-home visits) to foster engagement with the patient regarding their health and well being, which led to a 20% increase in appointment adherence
Assisted in dispensing prescriptions, maintaining a 99% accuracy rate in prescription preparation and distribution
Managed inventory control and order processes, achieving a 10% reduction in unnecessary overages
Pharmacy Technician I
AmeriHealth Caritas
Philadelphia, PA
12.2019 - 06.2024
Facilitated communication between doctors, pharmacists and members, resolved inquiries with a customer satisfaction rate of over 90%
Managed Prior Authorization requests and Prescription Benefit Investigations to ensure timely insurance approval of medications
Implemented first contact resolution strategies with a focus on customer care, improving first contact resolution rates by 15%
Benefit Associate
Health Advocate
Blue Bell, PA
08.2019 - 12.2019
Interfaced with internal and external resources to provide guidance and direction regarding benefit plan options, cost factors and detailed benefit review
Responded to benefit inquires; placed outbound follow-up calls for issues that could not be resolved during the initial call
Helped members compare and contrast benefits during open enrollment, client new hires, and for members experiencing a change of status
Caregiver
Self Employed
Philadelphia, PA
09.2018 - 06.2019
Provided home healthcare assistance to a relative with cancer
Administered medications and escorted patient to therapy and medical appointments
Pharmacy Customer Service Representative
Cigna
Horsham, PA
02.2014 - 09.2018
Resolved complex customer inquiries regarding members pharmacy plan benefits, achieving a 94% first call resolution rate
Provided guidance to members about their Retail and Home Delivery pharmacy coverage options, as well as placed orders for patients to receive their medication through the company in-house pharmacy/ specialty pharmacy
Facilitated Prior Authorizations and Prescription Benefit Investigations to ensure timely insurance approval of medications
On-Call Benefits Enrollment Counselor
Univers Workplace Solutions
Hammonton, NJ
03.2013 - 02.2014
Educated employees about their benefit options and programs offered by their employer; processed benefit enrollments within a fast paced call center environment
Utilized internal and external resources to provide guidance and direction regarding plan options, cost factors and detailed benefit review
Insurance Agent
Bankers Life and Casualty
King Of Prussia, PA
01.2010 - 01.2013
Exceeded sales targets by 35% annually through innovative strategies and providing tailored solutions
Prospected, promoted and sold Health and Life insurance products to individuals, as well as to Medicare and Medicaid eligible recipients
Developed and implemented sales plan for designated territory; identified and networked with community partners, scheduled and met with potential members at various sites, including home visits; conducted presentations and provided marketing and promotional material