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Latrice Pope

Elk Grove,USA

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong verbal and written communication skills. Skilled in utilizing technical knowledge to achieve exceptional customer service. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in decision-making and work ethic, while maintaining a professional demeanor and showing great initiative. Proven ability to build strategic relationships and partnerships, actively listen, creatively solve problems, and negotiate win-win outcomes. Consistently met or exceeded performance standards in fast-paced environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Motor Vehicle Field Representative

Department of Motor Vehicles
04.2025 - Current
  • Driver License and Registration Interprets, applies, and explains provisions of the Vehicle Code and the regulations, policies, and procedures of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pertaining to the licensing of drivers, registering and titling of vehicles and vessels, licensing of vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and dismantlers.
  • Verify the identity of applicants and ascertains whether the applicants possess the legal documents for licensing. Identifies and flags suspicious behavior or potentially fraudulent documents
  • Cashiering and Inventory Determines the appropriate fees and penalties for licensing, registration, and other related transactions using fee charts and reference materials to ensure the appropriate amount is collected.
  • Collects payments for various fees and penalties from customers who owe such fees and penalties, and verifies and issues receipt, accountable items and applicable documents (e.g., registration stickers, license plate, disabled placards, various permits, licenses, and special certificates to applicants who meet the specific requirements).
  • Processes various forms and documents to complete the requested transactions. Inputs sensitive customer and transaction information accurately into various databases. Thumbprints individuals for licensing and identification purposes using a video capturing device or ink pad.

Prior Authorization Coordinator

Hills Physician Medical Group
02.2022 - 04.2025
  • Verify eligibility and builds referral into authorization, attaches clinical records and route authorization to appropriate clinical queue within TAT requirements
  • Verify benefit details with the health plans
  • Assisting nursing staff in obtaining clinical information from facilities and summarizes information, redirect patient to In Network par provider due to provider Out of Network with Hills or member health plan, and Exclusion Checks
  • Follow up and addresses any needs identified during outreach call
  • Update and make corrections due to errors made on authorization forms
  • Maintain client privacy, safety, confidentiality, and advocacy while adhering to ethical, legal, regulatory and accreditation standards
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Billing Analysis

Centene Corporation
10.2017 - 05.2021
  • Premium billing only
  • Analyzing and interpreting various managed care contracts and government payer regulations
  • Collaborate with internal team and external client to research and resolve any disputes or discrepancies
  • Respond to premium billing requests via customer service and follow up with cases and de-escalate calls
  • Documented all collections efforts and transaction records
  • Maintain low volume in assigned error queues within the billing system

Customer Care Specialist

Apria/Healthcare
07.2015 - 10.2017
  • Complete inbound/outbound calls to patient and referral sources for durable medical equipment
  • Collaborated with back-office qualification teams to facilitate timely processing of orders
  • Assist front office, patient registration, coordinating scheduling patient appointments with Respiratory specialist
  • Collect payment and billing information as needed

Customer Care Representative

Insync
10.2014 - 07.2015
  • Assist with all aspects of the application process within the Covered California systems from signup to termination
  • Authenticated consumers fully to confirm identification related to their accounts and report necessary changes
  • Certified Enrollment counselors, federal and state agency contacts
  • Explained health plan options with different carriers and tier levels, Bronze, Gold, and Platinum, thoroughly broke down deductibles and copayments

Dispatcher

Super Shuttle
03.2013 - 10.2014
  • Responsible for dispatching and assigning drivers within Sacramento, San Diego, and LA county
  • Call customers to confirm reservations and welcomes them while taking the opportunity to share local contact information and confirm delivery date
  • Notify customers of delays and share revised ETAs, and handle cancellations
  • Assists in addressing and resolving accounting issues related to customers' accounts
  • Maintain current knowledge of routes and locations to assure timely services and accuracy
  • Relay work orders, messages and information, to/from drivers, supervisors, and managers

Member Service Representative Part D

Kelly Services
11.2011 - 03.2013
  • Medicare Part D Health Net Medicare Pharmacy benefits and formularies, including CMS regulations
  • Provided clinical and operational support for planning, creating, maintaining, and Prior Authorization (PA)
  • Ensures timely and accurate submission of all HPMS formulary files, PA files, ST files and other UM restrictions in accordance with CMS requirements
  • Submitted and maintained formulary change requests to Health Net's pharmacy claims processor
  • Assist pharmacies processing information and understanding of rejection codes
  • Assist doctor's offices with medication approval

Education

Certificate of Completion - Basic Life Support (BLS)

08.2023

Certificate of Completion - IN CPR, AED, FIRST-AID

National CPR Foundation
Sacramento, CA
07.2023

Certificate - Administrative Health Care Management

San Joaquin Valley College
Rancho Cordova, CA
08.2010

Skills

  • Accounting Expertise
  • Advanced Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Phone Etiquette
  • Patient Registration
  • Data Entry Expertise
  • Administrative Management in Health Care
  • ICD-10 Proficiency
  • Healthcare Billing
  • Cisco Systems Proficiency
  • Epic Management
  • Experience with ACIS
  • Citrix Administration
  • CRM Software Proficiency
  • Experience with Caremark Systems
  • Omni Knowledge
  • Electronic Medical Record Manager
  • ICM Call Handling
  • Advanced Skills in Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Outlook Proficiency
  • Data Analysis Using Excel
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Training & Development

AREA OF EXPERTISE

  • Lead mentor/trainer for new representatives
  • Team collaboration to achieve call center goals
  • Initiative, enthusiasm, tenacity, and dependability
  • Voluntary customer service training

Timeline

Motor Vehicle Field Representative

Department of Motor Vehicles
04.2025 - Current

Prior Authorization Coordinator

Hills Physician Medical Group
02.2022 - 04.2025

Billing Analysis

Centene Corporation
10.2017 - 05.2021

Customer Care Specialist

Apria/Healthcare
07.2015 - 10.2017

Customer Care Representative

Insync
10.2014 - 07.2015

Dispatcher

Super Shuttle
03.2013 - 10.2014

Member Service Representative Part D

Kelly Services
11.2011 - 03.2013

Certificate of Completion - Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certificate of Completion - IN CPR, AED, FIRST-AID

National CPR Foundation

Certificate - Administrative Health Care Management

San Joaquin Valley College