Result-oriented individual seeking a position where polished relational skills, multitasking skills, and ability to navigate through complex and sensitive situations to resolution will be utilized.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Member Retention Specialist
KAISER PERMANENTE
11.2022 - Current
Ensure resolution and follow up on member complaints and administrative appeals
Receive and handle complaints from Program Office, Medical Director, President, Regulatory Agencies, State and Federal departments (except for Insurance Advocate), and Internet
Ensure complaints and administrative appeals are handled according to department and regulatory guidelines
Maintain up-to-date understanding of Health Plan benefits and delivery system
Establish relationships and maintain regular contact with key individuals in the medical facilities, affiliated community physician and external consultant practices, and administrative departments
Demonstrate excellence in oral and written communications
Resolution Specialist
KAISER PERMANENTE
02.2019 - Current
Responds and resolves all escalated issues ensuring first call resolution
Ensures the timely intervention of member issues to enhance member satisfaction and member recruitment/retention
Ensure best practice customer service while maximizing revenue
Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date knowledge in subject area to meet deadlines
Work with external partners collaboratively to respond to and resolve escalated and complex issues
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Deliver presentations to management and team during huddles and team meetings
Performs intermediate spreadsheet analyses using tools such as Excel
Researches and responds to inquiries from business units and stakeholders
Analyze data and trends
Works closely with key stakeholders
Pursues self-development and effective relationship with others by sharing resources, information, and knowledge with customers and coworkers
Partners with KP departments, sales & marketing, customers and other stakeholders to provide SME knowledge to address member concerns or support projects
Assists with project activities related to organizational change management as defined by the project
Supports the compliance of project plans by following policies and procedures
Provides ongoing support to project personnel by regularly communicating with project team members to ensure schedule data and changes are accurately interpreted and accounted for
Provides real-time updates to Managers regarding scheduling conflicts
Provide standard reports on a regular or as needed basis
Measures and monitors service performance quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction and to comply with regulatory agencies
Assist with recruiting process and interviewing process
Health Plan Service Specialist
KAISER PERMANENTE
07.2018 - 02.2019
Responsible for intake and resolution of complaint/grievance cases
Responds and resolves escalated issues ensuring first call resolution
Assist CSR's with complex problems and questions
Coach and mentor employees based on feedback received through the call monitoring process
Conduct quality call monitoring reviews and provide timely feedback
Subject Matter Expert; Assist management with post classroom training for new hires
Customer Service Representative
KAISER PERMANENTE
11.2016 - 07.2018
Answer and document all incoming contacts to determine their nature while delivering quality phone service to ensure high standards are maintained
Respond to complex calls related to specialized product lines or queues
Responsible for intake of complaint and grievance questions
Assist management with providing feedback and coaching to CSRs
Initiate contact with appropriate health plan, medical group and facility personnel to obtain information relevant to the members concern or inquire as needed
Subject Matter Expert; Assist management with post classroom training for new hires
Assistant Community Manager
BELL PARTNERS
02.2016 - 08.2016
Assist Community Manager with daily functions of office staff, post rental collections, make bank deposits and oversee the administration of accounting functions for the community
Maintain resident lease files and computer records for community
Process notices to vacate & manage delinquency/file evictions as necessary
Support leasing consultants in the leasing of apartments and ensure that Fair Housing guidelines are followed; verify potential resident applications
Calculate daily, weekly and monthly reporting structure to assure goals are met
Uses professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways
Education
High School Diploma -
D.M. Therrell High School
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration - In Progress
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
Skills
Customer service
Management
Leadership
Healthcare
Marketing
Written communication
Oral communication
Microsoft Office Suite
Problem-solving
Interpersonal skills
Customer Service Model
Hot Alerts Survey
National Huddles Project
Road Runner
Chat Captain
Personalemail
MELANIE.MCCLINTON@YAHOO.COM
Timeline
Member Retention Specialist
KAISER PERMANENTE
11.2022 - Current
Resolution Specialist
KAISER PERMANENTE
02.2019 - Current
Health Plan Service Specialist
KAISER PERMANENTE
07.2018 - 02.2019
Customer Service Representative
KAISER PERMANENTE
11.2016 - 07.2018
Assistant Community Manager
BELL PARTNERS
02.2016 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
D.M. Therrell High School
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration - In Progress
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