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Lorraine Richards

Merritt Island

Summary

Knowledgeable and dedicated customer service professional with extensive experience in Human Resources . Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with co workers. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Leader with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and associate development.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Provider Services Representative

Oscar Health Insurance
11.2021 - Current
  • Provide excellent member experience by providing great service
  • Communicate with members via inbound/outbound phone calls, and secure messaging
  • Assist in coordination of care across a variety of settings (outpatient, ER, home care) while maintaining strict confidentiality and the highest level of professionalism
  • Answer members questions and resolve issues related to topics such as claims and billing

● Document member’s comments and concerns

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving provider inquiries and co
  • Streamlined operations by managing a high volume of incoming calls for medical providers seeking information or assistance.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving provider inquiries and concerns.
  • Educated providers on billing procedures, coding guidelines, and reimbursement policies for optimal claim submissions.
  • Enhanced provider engagement with introduction of user-friendly online portal.
  • Elevated client satisfaction levels through proactive communication of claim status updates and prompt follow-ups on inquiries.
  • Evaluated provider contracts for accuracy and completeness before submission to final approval process.

Cashier Assistant

JCPenney
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Open and close store
  • Assists Human Resource Supervisor with training new hires on company policies and procedures
  • Provided assistance to Customers by giving a memorable Customer Experience
  • Performed Cash Room functions that consists of making daily deposits, counting money from previous day’s business and reconciling funds in safe
  • Processed online orders by picking and packing items to ship from store to customers

Human Resources Manager

Walmart
07.2019 - 09.2020
  • Performed all Human Resources functions including hiring, training and recruiting
  • Ensure all associates are current with all company training and new initiatives
  • Maintained personnel records for 349-400 employees
  • Demonstrated and communicated knowledge of Company, Legal, regulatory HR policies and procedures, as well as local, State and Federal Laws
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in two locations.
  • Lead and promoted the adoption of new technological and digital resources by ensuring all employees were trained and equipped with the tools to perform their jobs efficiently
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
  • Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
  • Responsible for weekly scheduling all associates by department
  • Ensuring that hours were in line with company assigned budget

Human Resource Supervisor/ Payroll Specialist

JCPenney
07.1991 - 08.2018
  • Oversaw the recruitment, interviewing and onboarding of all new employees
  • Accurately entered and reconciled weekly timesheets for 89-105 team members through PeopleSoft, ensuring each associate was correctly paid for time worked
  • Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication
  • Handled understaffing, disputes, terminating employees and administering disciplinary procedures
  • Assisted manager on duty by answering phones, responding to customer inquires, and provided adequate solutions
  • Protected payroll operations and maintained employee confidence by keeping information private
  • Maintained a daily cash flow log and reconciled transactions from previous day's business
  • Created and executed daily bank deposits
  • Investigated and solved account issues to maintain accurate cash amount in safe per company guidelines
  • Answered and directed telephone calls to the appropriate personnel
  • Performed opening and closing duties.
  • Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.

Merchandising Assistant

JCPenney
03.1986 - 04.1991
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Anticipated and planned for department seasonal needs.
  • Communicated with vendors to answer questions, order samples and resolve issues.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Provided training and support to new associates to help provide high-quality customer service.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.

Education

No Degree - Business Administratiom

Broward Community College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

High School Diploma -

St Croix Central High
US Virgin Islands
06.1983

Skills

  • HRIS Applications
  • Microsoft Office
  • Clerical Support
  • Workday
  • People Soft Administration
  • Digital Filing
  • Employee Timesheet Processing

Timeline

Provider Services Representative

Oscar Health Insurance
11.2021 - Current

Cashier Assistant

JCPenney
09.2020 - 11.2021

Human Resources Manager

Walmart
07.2019 - 09.2020

Human Resource Supervisor/ Payroll Specialist

JCPenney
07.1991 - 08.2018

Merchandising Assistant

JCPenney
03.1986 - 04.1991

No Degree - Business Administratiom

Broward Community College

High School Diploma -

St Croix Central High
Lorraine Richards