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Melissa Harper

Customer Service Advocate III
Charleston,WV

Work History

Customer Service Advocate III

CareFirst BCBS
10.2014 - Current
  • As a Customer Service Advocate in the BlueCard department, I handle provider submitted corrected claims, provider appeals, and provider inquiries that are received via mail and/or email.
  • I have been on the adjustment team for 5 years and worked an assist line for my peers prior to it closing in April 2024.
  • I assist with training new representatives and assist with the dedicated groups.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in company policies or systems, ensuring minimal disruption in service delivery during transitions.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.

Residential Assistant

Charleston Gardens
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • As a Residential Assistant I was responsible for assisting residents with their everyday needs.
  • I worked the Alzheimer's unit.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Comfort Keepers
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Central Wv Aging Services
03.2008 - 05.2012
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in daily routines.
  • Documented patient progress through detailed record-keeping, contributing to ongoing evaluation of care plans effectiveness.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

Director

Ticketmaster
10.2003 - 06.2004
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.

Education

High School -

Herbert Hoover High School
08.2000 - 03.2004

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Garnet Career Center

No Degree - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Skills

Call center experience

Data entry

Assertiveness

Complaint resolution

Computer proficiency

Microsoft outlook

Live chat support

Multi-line phone talent

Escalation management

Policy review

Professional telephone demeanor

Document control

Staff education and training

Medical terminology

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Title: Customer Service Advocate III

Timeline

Customer Service Advocate III

CareFirst BCBS
10.2014 - Current

Residential Assistant

Charleston Gardens
01.2013 - 01.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Comfort Keepers
01.2012 - 01.2013

Certified Nursing Assistant

Central Wv Aging Services
03.2008 - 05.2012

Director

Ticketmaster
10.2003 - 06.2004

High School -

Herbert Hoover High School
08.2000 - 03.2004

No Degree - Business Administration

University of Phoenix

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Garnet Career Center
Melissa HarperCustomer Service Advocate III