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Education
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Mae Wilkerson

Advocate Aurora Health Care
River Grove,IL
40
years of professional experience

Customer-focused professional with expertise in conflict resolution and problem-solving to enhance satisfaction and loyalty. Collaborates effectively with teams and adapts to changing needs, driving results through efficient service. Demonstrates reliability and a proactive approach to achieving organizational goals.

Work History

Senior Financial Analyst/Medical Claims Specialist

5 Years 6 Months
Advocate Aurora Health Care | 07.2015 - 01.2021
  • Processed financial assistance applications for patients seeking help with hospital and physician bills; assisted patients in setting up payment plans.
  • Processed high volumes of medical claims accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines, ensuring prompt payment for services rendered.
  • Resolved customer inquiries across multiple channels, ensuring timely and effective communication.
  • Maintained knowledge of benefits claim processing, claims principles, medical terminology, and procedures and HIPAA regulations.
  • Analyzed patient financial data to assess eligibility for assistance programs and resources.
  • Process financial assistance applications for patients seeking help paying hospital & physician bills, Prior to this position assisted patients to setup payment plans.
  • Processed high volumes of medical claims accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines, facilitating prompt payment for services rendered.

Customer Service Representative I

1 Year 1 Month
Aon | 05.2014 - 06.2015
  • Provided benefit information to participants, processed address changes, performed retirement modeling, verified member eligibility, and enrolled participants in Cobra coverage.
  • Gained skills on three different client teams, enhancing versatility and adaptability in customer service roles.
  • Skills Used Typing,Communication,Accounting,Detailed Oriented,Data Entry

Collector

3 Months
Van Ru Credit Corporation | 01.2014 - 04.2014
  • Collected on client accounts for past due amounts
  • Skills Used Computer,Listening,I Calculator
  • Managed collections through effective communication and negotiation with clients.
  • Analyzed account statuses to determine appropriate collection strategies and actions.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to facilitate timely payments.

Senior Claims Analyst/Senior Customer Service Representative

13 Years 7 Months
West Suburban Health Providers | 12.1998 - 07.2012
  • Processed and adjusted claims for efficient resolution. Handled incoming and outgoing calls to update clients on claim status. Facilitated seamless service delivery by verifying customer referrals and checking eligibility information.
  • Implemented quality assurance measures, resulting in reduced error rates within claims processing.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline claims processing workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

Member Service Specialist

11 Months
Mid-America Health Partners | 04.1997 - 03.1998
  • Coordinated interdepartmental communication to resolve member inquiries, enhancing member satisfaction.
  • Responded to customer requests, providing support and tailored recommendations to address individual needs.
  • Achieved customer call guidelines for service levels and handle time, ensuring consistent service quality.

Member Service Representative

1 Year 7 Months
Rush Prudential Health Plans | 09.1995 - 04.1997
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by resolving inquiries and issues efficiently.
  • Processed membership applications accurately, ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.

Customer Service Representative

1 Year 9 Months
Value Behavioral Health | 12.1993 - 09.1995
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Handled inbound calls from members, hospitals, vendors, and health plans.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • average of 300 to 500 extremely sensitive calls and assisted an emergency suicidal call with 911 operators

Associate Underwriter Auto

10 Years 4 Months
Aetna, Life and Casualty | 03.1981 - 07.1991
  • Analyzed insurance applications to assess risk and determine coverage eligibility.
  • Collaborated with underwriting team to evaluate policy terms and conditions for accuracy.
  • Reviewed policy documentation for compliance with regulatory standards and internal guidelines.
  • Utilized underwriting software to streamline application processing and enhance efficiency.

Education

Certificate - Medical Terminology and Word Processing in Medical Terminology

MSTA Business School | Chicago, IL | 01.1981

No Degree - Business

Western Illinois University | Macomb, IL | 01.1980

High School Diploma

Richard T Crane | Chicago, IL | 01.1979

Skills

Claims
Scheduling
Patient Interaction
Claims management
Scheduling
Billing
Customer support
Claims reporting
Attention to detail
Account reconciliation
Financial data analysis

Timeline

Senior Financial Analyst/Medical Claims Specialist

Advocate Aurora Health Care
07.2015 - 01.2021Read More

Customer Service Representative I

Aon
05.2014 - 06.2015Read More

Collector

Van Ru Credit Corporation
01.2014 - 04.2014Read More

Senior Claims Analyst/Senior Customer Service Representative

West Suburban Health Providers
12.1998 - 07.2012Read More

Member Service Specialist

Mid-America Health Partners
04.1997 - 03.1998Read More

Member Service Representative

Rush Prudential Health Plans
09.1995 - 04.1997Read More

Customer Service Representative

Value Behavioral Health
12.1993 - 09.1995Read More

Associate Underwriter Auto

Aetna, Life and Casualty
03.1981 - 07.1991Read More

MSTA Business School

Certificate from Medical Terminology and Word Processing in Medical Terminology
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Western Illinois University

No Degree from Business
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Richard T Crane

High School Diploma
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Mae Wilkerson