To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Skilled professional with experience in collections, customer service, patient services and data entry.
Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Effectively mediates customer disputes and collects payment in timely manner.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mortgage Collections Specialist
IBM/Seterus
06.2015 - 10.2018
Outbound collection calls to mortgage holders at least 3 months in default, to negotiate repayment
Participated in weekly team meetings discussing current projects and strategies for achieving goals set forth by management
Utilized collection software to track payments, generate letters, update notes, and provide reports on account activity
Counseled clients on restructuring their finances to afford mortgage and come current.
Pharmacy Services Specialist
CatamaranRX/Aerotek Temp Agency
08.2014 - 02.2015
Utilized advanced knowledge of medications to offer expert consultations regarding drug therapy recommendations to prescribers as needed.
Facilitated patient education on medication usage, side effects, and potential interactions for better compliance.
Successfully managed high-pressure situations during peak hours by prioritizing tasks effectively while maintaining attention-to-detail in a fast-paced environment.
Optimized pharmacy operations by maintaining clean, organized workspaces, ensuring a safe environment for staff and customers.
Streamlined prescription processing through effective communication with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
Contributed to increased customer satisfaction through exceptional service and timely resolution of issues or concerns.
Member Service Specialist
Cover Oregon/Office Team Temp Agency
10.2013 - 07.2014
Provided guidance and support to inbound calls from members regarding plan selection and coverage for state medical coverage
Collaborated with insurance carriers and brokers to ensure accurate and timely enrollment of members
Attended meetings, seminars and programs to learn about new products and services, learn new skills, and receive technical assistance in developing new accounts.
Handled escalated calls professionally, mitigating concerns effectively while maintaining excellent rapport with clients.
Guided licensed insurance brokers through troubleshooting their "portal" of enrolling new patients.
Store Manager
Maraven's Spirit Whisperings
03.2008 - 08.2013
Planned, directed created crafts for all sales for home based business of Jewelry and curios
Traveled to Nursing homes and assisted living establishments, with karaoke machine, to sing for patients and residents.
Establised strong leadership skills to ensure efficient and effective utilization of resources.
Member Service Specialist/Medicare Unit
Regence BlueCross BlueShield
10.2005 - 01.2008
Proactive with excellent listening skills, responding to incoming calls from members, insurance agents, doctor offices, pharmacies and Attorneys
Ability to critically 'think on the fly', in an everchanging, diversified environment.
Patient Service Representative
Willamette Dental
04.2004 - 10.2005
Performed patient registration and scheduling in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and efficiency
Scheduled appointments and verified patient information to ensure accuracy prior to appointment check-in
Verified and updated changes in patient, physician, or insurance to maintain proper billing
Processed payments and reconciled accounts
Assisted in training new Patient Service Representatives on procedures related to front office operations.
Patient Service Representative
First Pacific Corporation
04.2003 - 06.2004
Inbound calls from dental patients nationwide, regarding payments, late payments, and followup outbound collection calls.
*Accomplishments:
96% retention of patients, by offering repayment options
Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
Social Services
Life Care Center
03.2001 - 01.2003
Facilitated discharge planning processes
Ordered physical therapy, specialized nursing care, and social services
Liaised effectively with external agencies such as social services departments
Coordinated medical, educational and social services for clients with disabilities
Observed patient behaviors to discover any needed psychiatric or social services
Created psycho-social assessments quarterly under Social Services director license
Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients accessing medical appointments or social services and escorted mentally unstable patients to outside appointments.
Education
GED -
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, Oregon
Skills
Stress Tolerance
Regulatory compliance awareness
Computer literacy
Debt recovery expertise
Conflict resolution abilities
Professionalism and ethics
Adaptability and flexibility
Interpersonal Skills
Multitasking
Problem-solving abilities
Interpreting physician orders
Insurance verifying
Payment Collection
Medical terminology knowledge
HIPAA Compliance
Analytical Skills
Empathy and Compassion
Decision Making
Additional Information
Planned, directed created crafts for all sales for home based business of Jewelry and curios.
Interviewed and hired prospective employees according to sales needs.
Establised strong leadership skills to ensure efficient and effective utilization of resources
Proactive with excellent listening skills, responding to incoming calls from members, insurance agents, doctor offices, pharmacies and Attorneys.
Ability to critically "think on the fly", in an everchanging, diversified environment.
Performed patient registration and scheduling in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and efficiency.
Scheduled appointments and verified patient information to ensure accuracy prior to appointment check-in.
Verified and updated changes in patient, physician, or insurance to maintain proper billing.
Processed payments and reconciled accounts.
Assisted in training new Patient Service Representatives on procedures related to front office operations.
Facilitated discharge planning processes
Ordered physical therapy, specialized nursing care, and social services.
Liaised effectively with external agencies such as social services departments.
Coordinated medical, educational and social services for clients with disabilities.
Observed patient behaviors to discover any needed psychiatric or social services.
Created psycho-social assessments quarterly under Social Services director license.
Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients accessing medical appointments or social services and escorted mentally unstable patients to outside appointments.