Dynamic professional with extensive experience in payroll, analytics and insurance, notably at Covenant Physician Partners. Excelled in researching data, garnishment processing and leadership, enhancing customer retention by 30%. Skilled in UltiPro (UKG) and conflict resolution, I drive results through effective problem-solving and organizational skills.
Responsible for all aspects of payroll administration for a defined group of employees, including data entry of new hires, terminations, and employee updates, such as changes to pay rates, org levels, tax statuses, and direct deposits
Prepare and submit bi-weekly and monthly payroll using UKG and UltiPro to produce accurate payments by ensuring that time and attendance reports balance to imported pay data batches
Process, review multi-state bi-weekly and monthly payroll for 2300+ employees
Perform payroll/financial reporting
Run reports on all new hires per pay period
Provide support to Payroll Specialist Sr for processing of daily manual check requests – void & reissues, advances, reimbursements, bonuses
Prepare and calculate off-cycle payments for manual check funding
Accurately prepare work in accordance with established department procedures
Running Employee Attendance Reports for Managers and canceling any Time off Request for PTO not being used
Assisting Managers with entering hours or any other issues they may have with an employee's timecard
Audit source documents to ensure receipt of appropriate approvals
Perform self and peer review to ensure accurate data entry and maintain database integrity
Provide timely, knowledgeable, and courteous service to internal and external customers
Receive, enter, answer, and maintain (including filing) garnishments in accordance with federal and state requirements
Create and run reports using UltiPro BI Reports and UKG Report Generator
Additional duties may include but are not limited to processing Physician compensation and bonuses
Provide support and serve as back-up to fellow Payroll Specialists
Stay abreast of current payroll laws and changes and ensure processes and policies follow these rules for multiple states
Assist HR with onboarding and setting up of new/rehire employees
Payroll Assistant (Contracted employee)
Contractor Accounting Principles/OneOncology
Nashville, TN
12.2021 - 02.2022
Compiled union members' payroll registers, W-2s and quarterly company tax reports as requested for audit purposes
Prepared state taxes for payment; assisted the billing department with data entry, assisted accounts payable with data entry, printing checks, and reconciling statements
Organized and maintained daily spread sheets for tax purposes
Coordinate the distribution of all payroll checks, and W-2’s to employees
Maintained accurate payroll tax files and records in a timely manner
Prepared and updated Excel tracking and statistical spreadsheets accurately and promptly
Processed and scanned mail for payroll
Maintained biweekly and monthly accurate documentation
Provided direct support to the Accounting Manager
(Excel)
Approved and denied direct deposit for employees in workday
Tracked missing data for new employees
License Insurance Agent
American Republic Insurance Services
Brentwood, TN
05.2021 - 12.2021
Presented insurance plans available through many of the major insurance carriers that met Affordable Care Act Standards (Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Amerigroup, WellCare, and Blue Cross Blue Shields)
Advised and counseled customers through precise communication which insurance plans best suited their needs and budget
Focused and dedicated insurance professional motivated to drive sales and provide superior customer service
Maintained client files; ensured that returning customers were served to the best service level possible
Met with prospective customers in their homes to calculate quotes and educate potential clients on insurance options
Working cold and warm leads to developing a large book of business
Optimized Broker office to manage and convert quailed leads
Remote Medicare Insurance Sales Agent
Total Insurance Brokers
Nashville, TN
10.2020 - 12.2020
Presented insurance plans available through many of the major insurance carriers that met Affordable Care Act Standards (Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Amerigroup, WellCare, and Blue Cross Blue Shields)
Advised and counseled customers through precise communication which insurance plans best suited their needs and budget
Worked in a call center that specialized in Medicare
Focused and dedicated insurance professional motivated to drive sales and provide superior customer service
Maintained client files; ensured that returning customers were served to the best service level possible
Handled high call volume of inbound/outbound calls in the range of 100+ calls a day
Meet monthly sales goals
Call Quality Auditor
Inovalon
Nashville, TN
10.2019 - 02.2020
Conducted quality monitoring of inbound and outbound calls for customer service department to ensured quality customer service, and adherence to company policies
Ensured that all representatives are educated and appropriately trained in all HIPAA guidelines
Meet with Customer Service Representatives to review and discuss improvement and training opportunities
Maintained confidentiality when monitoring calls and addressing compliance issues
Provided timely feedback to management staff
Payroll Account Manager
Comdata/Fleetcor
Nashville, TN
07.2018 - 10.2019
Managed and oversee payroll clients for over 300 companies
Communicated with HR Generalist, Payroll Specialist, and company owners regarding payroll
Provided excellent customer service to payroll clients and handled any escalation in a courteous and timely manner
Managed and processed various types of payrolls in multiple states
Ensured accurate, timely processing of payroll files for clients (Dayforce)
Resolved any payroll discrepancies and kept a balance of all accounts
Handled and delivered biweekly Ceridian payroll reports to the accounting department
Adhered to payroll best practices for the organization
Maintained payroll information by data collection, calculation, and entry
Prepared relevant reports on a daily, monthly, and annual basis
Adhered to quality standards, proper procedures, and the timely corrections of any errors
Reviewed and processed incoming documents for clients
Provided Client Advisors with support with document management
Ensured that the document records correspond with data in the system
Modified, updated, and distributed policies (including the maintenance of the required document checklist); communicate constantly by delivering updated procedures to branches and home office
Devised and facilitated training relating to account documentation policies and procedures for branches
Researched corporate laws of different countries to ensure all required documentation is received Recommended account opening related enhancements to the systems and policies, and procedures, and implementation accordingly
Insurance Specialist (Contracted employee)
Public Consulting Group/Walrath Recruiting
Nashville, TN
04.2016 - 11.2016
Served as a liaison for the state of NY to assist medical providers with claim submission
Enrolled providers into the state database to use the provider web portal
Received inbound and make outbound telephone calls to assist providers with errors found on claims
Reviewed complaints, issues, and requests to ensure all appropriate information has been obtained for billing
Corresponded with commercial insurance and Medicaid on claim status and errors for provider
Effectively communicated solutions to providers’ problems
Knowledge of claims and familiarity with claims terminology
Customer Care Specialist
Fresenius Rx
Franklin, TN
06.2014 - 03.2016
Received inbound and make outbound telephone calls to assist patients/dietitians/nurses with reorders of medications, check status and track orders of patient's prescription drugs and resolved customer concerns
Reviewed and delivered email correspondence daily; follow up with supervisor on weekly progress
Reviewed complaints, issues, and requests to ensure all appropriate information has been obtained
Maintained records of all customer/patient interactions and transactions in the pharmacy data system
Effectively communicated solutions to customer problems and concerns to build customer loyalty and retention
Appeals Coordinator/Claims (Contracted employee)
Medsolutions/Randstad
Franklin, TN
11.2013 - 06.2014
Managed the claims process
Responsible for screening and thoroughly investigating new losses to determine liability and identify coverage exposures
Logged, tracked, and processed appeals and grievances forwarded to the appeals and grievances team
Investigated grievance and appeal requests using basic clinical knowledge, Medicare National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI) and procedure coding guidelines for professional and institutional claims (HCPC, CPT and DRG's)
Tracked appeals and grievances cases by line of business for compliance and review
Communicated and coordinated with both claimant and Claim Adjuster
Analyzed and evaluated policyholder loss data to determine loss causes and trends
Performed administrative activities including documenting authorizations, reviewing, and forwarding treatment authorization letters to providers
Knowledge of claims and familiarity with claims terminology
SharePoint Clerk (Contracted employee)
UHG/Aerotek
Franklin, TN
06.2013 - 01.2014
Analyzed, updated, and documented information on SharePoint for tracking purposes
Created, updated, and maintained Share Point site
Handled and corresponded to multiple emails from billing coders and management
Submitted and moved billing documents to files on company database
Researched database for missing files
Printed, scanned, and filed documents
Quality Assurance/Trainer/Rx & DME Customer Service Rep
AmMed Direct
Antioch, TN
03.2006 - 03.2012
Developed training material / Curriculum for New Hire CSR's
Created, updated, and maintained reference material on Share Point site, Scorecards, the Pharmacy
Customer Service training manual, policy, and procedures
Assisted management and HR with pre-screening new hires
Conducted quality monitoring of inbound and outbound calls for the pharmacy customer service department to ensure quality customer service, and adherence to company policies
Ensured that all representatives are educated and appropriately trained in all HIPAA guidelines
Meet with Pharmacy Customer Service Representatives to review and discuss improvement and training opportunities
Maintained confidentiality when monitoring calls and addressing compliance issues
Ensured the necessary spreadsheets are completed and updated accurately; prepared and analyzed quality reports for management staff to review
Ensured all Pharmacy Customer Service Representatives were following proper procedures and call handling techniques
Provided timely feedback to management staff, trained new associates, troubleshooter, and assisted in resolving problems
Assisted Team Lead and Customer Service Manager in researching patient queries regarding order shipments, order on hold, etc
As is necessary
Made inbound and outbound telephone calls to assist patients with reorders of medications and diabetic supplies
Reviewed and delivered email correspondence daily; followed up with supervisor on weekly progress; effectively communicated and resolved customer concerns
Financial Coach
Primerica
Nashville, TN
02.2014
Provided one-on-one coaching
Assisted participants with goal setting, budgeting, credit rebuilding, debt repayment, savings, utilization of high-quality financial services, and asset development
Ensured that participants follow up with referrals to other financial services professionals
Maintained files for each coaching session that include the intake form, credit report, counselor's analysis, and corrective action plan