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Philana Wilson

Automated Health Systems
Murfreesboro,TN
20
years of professional experience

Healthcare Customer Service Professional experienced in managing customer interactions and resolving issues efficiently. Built strong customer relationships through effective communication and empathy, resulting in high customer satisfaction and loyalty. Committed to delivering exceptional service and enhancing customer experiences.

Work History

Customer Service Representative II

3 Years
Automated Health Systems | 11.2023 - Current
  • Educated new and existing members on TennCare program details to enhance understanding and access to services.
  • Facilitated processing of new applications, renewals, and inquiries for members over the phone, ensuring timely assistance.
  • Clarified Notice of Decision for callers, aiding in their understanding of case outcomes.
  • Facilitated the appeal process for members to ensure fair assessments.
  • Maintained and updated case information to reflect current member status.
  • Handled voluntary termination requests from members to ensure proper documentation.
  • Executed daily processing of verification, application, renewal, and review tasks.

Customer Service Representative

3 Years 10 Months
Lucent Health Solutions | 07.2019 - 05.2023
  • Handled inbound calls and emails from members and providers regarding benefits.
  • Confirmed member eligibility, termination dates and plan types.
  • Advised and educated on deductible, out of pocket limits and accumulations.
  • Provided guidance on processed claims and the reasons for any denials. including denials.
  • Resolved denied claims by providing clear, actionable guidance to members.
  • Researched and resolved member and provider related issues.
  • Educated members on appeal submission processes to enhance understanding and compliance.
  • Coordinated communication between multiple departments to effectively address and resolve member issues.
  • Navigated multiple systems and screens to assist members and providers.

Pharmacy Customer Service Representative

3 Years 1 Month
OptumRx - United Health Group | 12.2015 - 01.2019
  • Guided and educated callers on their prescription benefits, use of plan, formulary, premiums and status of orders and claims or inquiries.
  • Responded to incoming calls from our customers on issues related to benefit eligibility questions and prescription status inquiries.
  • Identified issues and communicated solutions and steps to customers, pharmacies and physicians with prescription orders and reorders.
  • Identified issues with prescription orders, communicated solutions and guided customers, pharmacies, and physicians through resolution steps.
  • Conducted outbound calls to customers regarding prescription orders and payment issues, facilitating prompt resolutions.
  • Assisted pharmacies with adjudicating claims by providing necessary processing information and PPS codes, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Assisted physicians, prescribers with formulary alternative information, prior authorization, step therapy, quantity limit, etc.
  • Trained agents on back end systems.
  • Assisted in team and individual calibration sessions and provided feedback.

Scheduler

Optum | 01.2014 - 01.2014
  • Coordinated patient appointments to optimize scheduling efficiency.
  • Confirmed, cancelled, and rescheduled patient appointments.
  • Registered new patients and assisted existing patients.
  • Provided referral information.
  • Provided location details, fax numbers, and doctor availability to patients.
  • Communicated messages to doctor's office and medical team.
  • Provided referral information when needed.
  • Leveraged multiple systems to streamline patient and doctor interactions.
  • Maintained professionalism while dealing with patients' concerns or issues

Pharmacy Help Desk

1 Year
Optum | 01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Assisted pharmacies in processing retail pharmacy claims and resolving claim rejections to ensure timely reimbursements.
  • Provided processing information to pharmacies to help assist with claim processing.
  • Answered pharmacy specific inquiries.
  • Explained Prior Authorization procedures and Drug Utilization Review (DUR) messages to support pharmacies in compliance and patient care.
  • Confirmed member eligibility status

Medical Billing and Coding Extern

Orchid Medical | 01.2012 - 01.2012
  • Answered multiple phones, took messages and accurately applied payments to patient accounts.
  • Researched and resolved incorrect payments and other issues with outstanding accounts.
  • Reviewed billing edits and submitted corrected information to insurance providers to resolve discrepancies.
  • Conducted follow-up calls to confirm resolution of payment issues, ensuring accuracy in patient accounts.
  • Recorded explanation of benefits and patient payments into the billing system.
  • Entered charges from Encounter Forms and checked patient insurance availability.

Assistant Manager II

3 Years
Perfume Smart | 01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Supervised day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth business functions
  • Created and executed marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility
  • Resolved consumer complaints by actively listening and providing effective solutions. and provided customer service when needed
  • Reported daily and monthly sales figures to Manager

Education

Associates - Medical Insurance Billing and Coding

Everest University | Orlando, FL | 07-2012

Skills

Insurance eligibility verification
Document Management
Data management
Data Entry
Insurance verification
Microsoft Powerpoint
Critical thinking
Relationship building

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Customer Service Representative II

Automated Health Systems
11.2023 - CurrentRead More

Customer Service Representative

Lucent Health Solutions
07.2019 - 05.2023Read More

Pharmacy Customer Service Representative

OptumRx - United Health Group
12.2015 - 01.2019Read More

Scheduler

Optum
01.2014 - 01.2014Read More

Pharmacy Help Desk

Optum
01.2013 - 01.2014Read More

Medical Billing and Coding Extern

Orchid Medical
01.2012 - 01.2012Read More

Assistant Manager II

Perfume Smart
01.2007 - 01.2010Read More

Everest University

Associates from Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
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Philana Wilson