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LaCol Cleare

LaCol Cleare

Powder Springs,GA

Summary

Results-oriented and enthusiastic professional with over 15 years of experience of success in customer service, insurance, and claims processing review with broad exposure in resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving operational improvements. Tenacious individual, equipped with in-depth understanding of industry information, products, competitors, and customer preferences. Committed to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

PATIENT ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

LYP Health Management
09.2024 - Current
  • Supported our teleheath service approach connecting over the phone virtually with individuals with SMI & SUD (serious mental illness, substance abuse disorder and dementia).
  • Successfully engaged with 40-50 patients daily to improve health outcomes and enhance the overall patient experience.
  • Provided comprehensive education to connect patients with critical health and social support services with ongoing outreach to patients regarding their treatment plans and medications.
  • Coordinated care transitions between providers and facilities to ensure seamless continuity of care.
  • Actively participated in team meetings and contributed to process improvement initiatives
  • Maintained accurate records of all client interactions, allowing for efficient tracking of progress toward individual goals over time.


ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Clearechoice Solutions
05.2012 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through exceptional

customer service and timely responses to inquiries.

  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding highest standards of professionalism at all times.
  • Created welcoming office environment by maintaining clean, organized spaces for staff use.
  • Monitored inventory levels of office supplies, placing orders when necessary to prevent stock shortages.


TEMPORARY HEALTH PROGRAM REP II

BCforward/Anthem
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided initial contact between Care Management program and specific identified member conducting (40-50) engagement calls daily to provide information regarding program features, values and explaining available services.
  • Gathers and records appropriate member information in accordance with policies and procedures via telephone from hospitals, health plans, physicians, patients, vendors and other referral sources.
  • Initiates referrals and manages consults from clinicians for participants registered in Care Management.


CUSTOMER SERVICE & COLLECTIONS REP

Wellstar Health Systems
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Communicated with customers to resolve complex issues, complaints, disputes, and billing concerns.
  • Processed payments, self-pay services, and financial assistance requests.
  • Managed collections on accounts receivable and set up payment plans.
  • Communicated with customers through various channels acknowledging and resolving complex customer service issues, complaints, disputes, appeals along with general billing concerns.
  • Processed payments for self pay services, ordering forms, submissions for internal work orders , and financial assistance requests.
  • Managed collection on all accounts receivable for Wellstar patients along with setting up payment plans or processing payments for various delinquent accounts types by phone, mail, visits in person or online via Wellstar Mychart application.

CUSTOMER ADVOCATE: PROVIDER SERVICE REP II

Caresource
04.2017 - 10.2021
  • Enacted as a central point of reference for Georgia Medicaid providers to help with their routine service inquiries, including verifying eligibility and explaining benefits, claims, payments, authorizations and appeal procedures information and status etc.
  • Conducted thorough research to provide accurate information and resolve complex issues for customers.
    Serviced product lines for Caresource Georgia Medicaid and Medicare Advantage and Dual Special Needs Plans for Georgia, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
  • Distributes routed calls to support departments including Pharmacy, and Triage, for expedited resolution.
  • Assists with non-phone work such as claims processing-through CRM-Facets, incoming faxes and web inquires and perform any other job related instructions, as requested.


PROJECT COORDINATOR

Bluestream Professional Services
05.2014 - 08.2015
  • Generated 18% YoY increase in recovering claim awards by

demonstrating exceptional work ethic and dedicated commitment

towards first-class service delivery.

  • Managed crew development scheduling to regions nationwide for cellular technology tower builds and maintenance assignments.
  • Ensured accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality for uploading data entry into client project management software
  • Invoicing, change orders, crane, and SLAF purchase orders


Education

High School Diploma -

Bradley Bourbonnais Community High
Bradley
05.2001 -

Skills

Claims and Billing Examination

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

PATIENT ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

LYP Health Management
09.2024 - Current

TEMPORARY HEALTH PROGRAM REP II

BCforward/Anthem
01.2023 - 08.2023

CUSTOMER SERVICE & COLLECTIONS REP

Wellstar Health Systems
10.2021 - 11.2022

CUSTOMER ADVOCATE: PROVIDER SERVICE REP II

Caresource
04.2017 - 10.2021

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Bluestream Professional Services
05.2014 - 08.2015

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Clearechoice Solutions
05.2012 - Current

High School Diploma -

Bradley Bourbonnais Community High
05.2001 -
LaCol Cleare