Michele Baumbach
Stockton
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Insurance Verification Specialist
Stockton Diagnostic Imaging
Stockton
06.2023 - Current
- Verified patient eligibility for insurance coverage by contacting insurance carriers and obtaining the necessary authorization numbers.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all pre-authorization requests, denials and appeals.
- Developed a working knowledge of insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid regulations and requirements.
- Identified discrepancies in patient's insurance coverage or benefits, ensuring accuracy of data entered into system.
- Analyzed complex health plan contracts to determine benefit coverage levels for services rendered.
- Evaluated policies and procedures related to Insurance Verification activities.
- Verified that patients had proper insurance coverage prior to procedures or appointment scheduling.
- Updated patient and insurance data and input changes into company computer system.
Escrow Processor/Wire Transfer Specialist
Old Republic Title Co
Stockton
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Reviewed and verified all escrow documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Verified funds received from buyers or lenders were sufficient to close the transaction.
- Coordinated with lenders to obtain loan documents for closings.
- Received wire transfers from banks and distributed funds accordingly.
- Provided customer service to clients regarding escrow status updates and inquiries.
- Assisted customers in resolving any problems or discrepancies related to their accounts.
- Communicated regularly with attorneys, lenders and other parties involved in the transaction.
- Prepared closing documents with care to eliminate errors or delays in processes.
Title Searcher
Steward Title Insurance
Rancho Cordova
08.2007 - 10.2008
- Conducted detailed title searches to identify real estate ownership and liens.
- Analyzed public records, such as deeds, mortgages, judgments, easements and other documents for accuracy.
- Researched chain of title to determine legal owners of property.
- Verified that all documents were properly signed, dated and notarized.
- Reviewed survey maps to ensure boundaries are accurately depicted on deed descriptions.
- Investigated municipal records for tax liens or encumbrances against properties.
- Identified discrepancies between existing documents and updated information in database systems.
- Collaborated with attorneys, lenders, appraisers and other parties involved in the transaction process.
- Compiled data from multiple sources including county recorders offices into a comprehensive report.
- Performed research on historical land records to verify current ownership rights.
Title Searcher
Chicago Title/ Fidelity National Title
Stockton
04.2004 - 09.2007
- Conducted detailed title searches to identify real estate ownership and liens.
- Analyzed public records, such as deeds, mortgages, judgments, easements and other documents for accuracy.
- Researched chain of title to determine legal owners of property.
- Drafted legal documents pertaining to the transfer of titles and conducted due diligence reviews.
- Verified that all documents were properly signed, dated and notarized.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from title searches and document review.
- Reviewed survey maps to ensure boundaries are accurately depicted on deed descriptions.
- Investigated municipal records for tax liens or encumbrances against properties.
- Identified discrepancies between existing documents and updated information in database systems.
- Collaborated with attorneys, lenders, appraisers and other parties involved in the transaction process.
- Compiled data from multiple sources including county recorders offices into a comprehensive report.
- Performed research on historical land records to verify current ownership rights.
Education
High School Diploma -
Linden High School
Linden, CA06-1992
Skills
- Secure data practices
- Insurance Coverage Verification
- Attention to Detail
- Statement preparation
- Analytical Thinking
- Patient Rapport
- Coverage and Authorizations
- Customer Service
- Coordination and Scheduling
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Electronic authorization processing
- Data Security and Confidentiality
- Insurance terminology
- Medical Terminology
- Data Entry and Review
- Eligibility Determination
- Documentation and Correspondence
- Customer Relationship Management
- Insurance plan verification
- Proficient in Microsoft
Timeline
Insurance Verification Specialist
Stockton Diagnostic Imaging
06.2023 - Current
Escrow Processor/Wire Transfer Specialist
Old Republic Title Co
01.2021 - 12.2022
Title Searcher
Steward Title Insurance
08.2007 - 10.2008
Title Searcher
Chicago Title/ Fidelity National Title
04.2004 - 09.2007
High School Diploma -
Linden High School