Healthcare/managed care professional with 15+ years of experience supporting Medicaid/member services, utilization management, regulatory compliance, and member-facing communications. Known for strong stakeholder communication, detailed documentation, and delivering compliant projects in fast-paced environments focused on member health needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Project Manager, MESP
Anthem, Inc./Wellpoint
Nashville, TN
02.2023 - Current
Manage all member facing communications for Tennessee Medicaid and CoverKids members
Oversee all renewal and retention strategies
Maintain contractual changes and update necessary departments of changes so they are implemented timely
Provide relevant information to stakeholders during audits to prove compliance
Manage internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external partners
Support enterprise marketing team in relation to the development of member facing communications for the Tennessee health plan
Collaborate with vendors to develop member communications that support member benefits
Oversee new project implementations
Regulatory Affairs Specialist, HCM
Anthem, Inc. / Amerigroup Real Solutions
Nashville, TN
11.2014 - 02.2023
Develop and maintain working knowledge of those federal and state laws/regulations that govern the business
Constantly review information about new laws/regulations and changes in interpretation on laws/ regulations obtained from various sources
Ensure that all affected organizational units are informed of new laws/regulations and how they impact the business
Produce concise and accurate written summaries of any new laws or regulations
Discuss new laws/regulations in a thorough, yet understandable manner
Perform original research on points of laws that may arise as issues of concern
Draft policy or certificate language that complies with any new or changed law/regulation to assist in the implementation of new or changed product
Case Specialist, HCMS, Outpatient UM
Amerigroup Real Solutions
Nashville, TN
02.2009 - 11.2014
Managing services via authorization requests
Working with team of nurses to research utilization of services
Coordinating hospice authorizations for members
Efficient filing, charting, and documenting
Implementing programs for case specialist team
Cross training of new hires
Serving as lead for case specialists questions and concerns
Managing phone queue assignments
Conducted Population Health Outreach in accordance with State requirements
Serving as Subject Matter Expert for processes and system changes
Operating as Durable Medical Equipment Subject Matter Expert
Assisted with Emergency Room Diversion
Served on Employee Advisory Committee
Collaborating with regulatory team on Tenncare Guidelines
Managing departmental voice mail queue
Redirecting inappropriate services
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Customer Care Representative
Amerigroup Corporation
Nashville, TN
12.2007 - 02.2009
Answered phones and greeted customers. Directed calls to the appropriate designations
Assisted members with locating Primary Care Physicians and Specialty Providers
Researched Claims Issues
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Customer Care Representative
Verizon Wireless
Murfreesboro, TN
04.2004 - 03.2007
Answered phones and greeted customers. Directed calls to the appropriate designations
Assisted customers with pricing plan options and upgrades on equipment
Provided basic troubleshooting for faulty equipment
Lead Operator
Metro One Telecommunications
Nashville, TN
10.2001 - 03.2003
Assisted callers with informational listings
Conducted new hire trainings
Handled escalation calls
Served as front line management for floor representatives
Conducted ongoing trainings for current staff and management team
Assisted with process improvement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Nashville, TN
01-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies with Minor in Psychology
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
01-2003
High School Diploma - undefined
Greeneville High School
Greeneville, TN
01-1999
Skills
Excellent people skills and thrives on helping to solve problems
Superb communication skills, verbal and written
Strong attention to detail and proficient at running and handling office equipment
Good filing, charting, documenting and organizational skills, along with other office requirements
Fluent in all Microsoft Office products
Process improvement
Campaign management
Resource management
Project management
Marketing campaigns
Marketing campaign development
Timeline
Marketing Project Manager, MESP
Anthem, Inc./Wellpoint
02.2023 - Current
Regulatory Affairs Specialist, HCM
Anthem, Inc. / Amerigroup Real Solutions
11.2014 - 02.2023
Case Specialist, HCMS, Outpatient UM
Amerigroup Real Solutions
02.2009 - 11.2014
Customer Care Representative
Amerigroup Corporation
12.2007 - 02.2009
Customer Care Representative
Verizon Wireless
04.2004 - 03.2007
Lead Operator
Metro One Telecommunications
10.2001 - 03.2003
High School Diploma - undefined
Greeneville High School
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies with Minor in Psychology