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Orlando L. Thomas

St. Louis,Missouri

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteOn-Site
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$1/yr - $100000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home option401k matchPaid sick leave4-day work week

Summary

Dedicated Patient Care Advocate with expertise in customer relationship management and medical terminology. Skilled in resolving complex issues and enhancing client satisfaction through effective communication and content management. Focused on fostering positive interactions and ensuring continuity in patient care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Advocate

Express Scripts
St. Louis, Missouri
01.2013 - Current
  • Outbound/inbound phone calls and inbound fax verification of members’ eligibility for pharmacy benefits/insurance using proprietary CRM software to enter and update claims in call center environment.
  • Write and edit case communications using medical/health terminology to ensure continuity for subsequent evaluation.
  • Addressed customer inquiries and complaints to enhance satisfaction and improve service quality.
  • Aided dissatisfied customers and facilitated resolutions to enhance their overall experience.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri

Skills

  • Patient advocacy
  • Case management
  • Patient communication
  • Customer relationship management
  • Content management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Digital publishing
  • Proficient in [software]
  • Compassionate client care
  • Healthcare
  • Patient education
  • Quality assurance
  • Goal setting
  • Medical terminology
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building
  • Claims processing
  • Insurance practices
  • Client documentation
  • Case management experience
  • Interdepartmental collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Conflict mediation

Qualification Highlights

  • Content Editor, Successfully completed total copyediting of 200-page accreditation report that was approved by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs in 11/12.
  • Web Author, Main author of Web site news content (www.factsandcomparisons.com) as a one-man newsroom, producing approximately 9,000 stories. Developed research and writing guidelines for daily news content updating, and copyedited all of the various in-house produced publications.
  • Patient Formulary Reference Editor, Created initial template and writing guidelines for Patient Information Database (PIDB), a patient reference guide of a large series of one-page documents derived from drug prescribing information and written in understandable language to assist and counsel patients in their understanding and use of various medications. Received commendations for publishing two feature stories (New Combatants on Erectile Dysfunction Battlefield and Emergency Contraceptive May Go Over-the-Counter).

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Patient Care Advocate

Express Scripts
01.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Missouri
Orlando L. Thomas