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Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Claims Processor II
Blue Cross Blue Shield
04.2022 - Current
Review, recoup, and adjudicate complex or specialty claims
Performs claims history research
Update OHI files
Resolves claims accurately while meeting production quota
Determines whether to return, deny, or pay claims following company policies and procedures
Assists in training or mentoring new staff members
Updates database for monthly reporting
Performs preliminary recoupment requests
Creates case files and records data accurately.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Horry County Schools
Conway, SC
04.2020 - 04.2022
Assist with the implementation of Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities under
the direction of the classroom teacher(s) and/or service provider(s)
Assist with individual or small group instruction developed and supervised by the teacher in the assigned
class(es) including but not limited to teaching, re-teaching and reviewing lessons, asking questions and
prompting students and/or guiding independent work
Attends to the needs of students with disabilities that may include personal hygiene, lifting, feeding,
toileting, monitoring supportive medical equipment, i.e., walkers, wheelchairs, etc
And/or facilitating the
use of assistive technology
Escorts and supervises students not limited to daily arrival and school departure, transitions between
classes, the playground, cafeteria, transporting to and/or from school and/or off-site learning activities
Collects, charts and reports student performance data to teachers and/or other service providers
Performs general clerical tasks for assigned classroom, including maintaining student records (i.e., data
books, portfolios, assignment folders)
Distributes and collects instructional materials and reports
Assists with behavioral management programs in the classroom and implements behavior intervention
plans and/or plans for independence for individual students
Successfully participates in designated staff development needed to fulfill job duties
Paraprofessionals
who may be required to physically restrain students to ensure their safety and the safety of others will
be provided appropriate staff development
Communicates with parents only under the direction and supervision of a teacher
Serves as an educational team member who collaborates and supports the efforts of school staff and
the needs.
Teacher Assistant
Waccamaw, EOC
Green Sea, SC
01.2019 - 04.2020
Assisted in preparation and implementation of daily lesson plans
Assisted in implementation, coordination, and evaluation of approved center activities (classroom, outside, field trips, etc.)
Assisted in supervision of children in large and small group activities
Ensured that children were safely buckled in child restraint systems while traveling on bus
Ensured that children stay seated and are supervised while in transit
Ensured that children were escorted from bus to guardian safely.
After School Teacher
Horry County Schools
Loris, SC
09.2017 - 03.2018
Assisted children with homework
Expanded student's knowledge by using fun ways to study concepts
Organized and engaged in recreational activities including outdoor/indoor sports and STEM activities
Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and management
Engaged with children on an individual basis pleasantly.
Claim Processor
Blue Cross Blue Shield/Tricare
Myrtle Beach, SC
02.2016 - 06.2017
Utilized administrative guidelines as a resource or to answer questions when processing medical claims
Paid or denied medical claims based upon established claims processing criteria
Maintained learned knowledge of benefits claim processing, claims principles, medical terminology and procedures, and HIPAA regulations
Consistently exceeded production standards.
Customer Service Representative
Blue Cross Blue Shield, PGBA, Veterans Choice
Myrtle Beach, SC
11.2015 - 02.2016
Directed calls to appropriate individuals and departments
Routinely answered provider and veteran questions regarding claims, authorizations, and referrals
Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone.
Claims Customer, Advocate
Blue Cross Blue Shield, PGBA/Tricare
Myrtle Beach, SC
01.2013 - 11.2015
Worked with medical review, appeals, utilization review, and claims departments to process claims
Researched and updated claims for proper processing
Responded to provider and beneficiary inquiries via letter and web response
Consistently met production and received yearly raises as a result
Worked off-site with little supervision
Navigated multiple systems to process claims and forward medical records and appeals properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health
Loris, SC
10.2010 - 04.2012
Provided daily care for client at home
Cooked meals
Assisted with bathing
Cleaned bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen
Washed laundry
Assisted with medication (did tray weekly)
Provided transportation to doctor and shopping.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Care and Education
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
August 2021
Licensed in Nursing Assistant - undefined
Medical Training Center
May 2019
Completed requirements to receive Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Certification
CPR
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC
February 2018
CNA license -
Professional Medical Training Center
Conway, SC
October 2011
Medical Billing & Coding
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
2011
Skills
Powerpoint
Microsoft word
CPR
Data Entry
Health Insurance
HIPAA
Medical Records
Medical Billing
Medical Terminology
Medical Coding
Special education
CPT coding
Windows
Mobile devices
Typing
ICD-9
Microsoft Outlook
Medicare
HCPCS
ICD coding
Customer support
Documentation review
Doordash
Delivery (1 year)
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Nursing Assistant
Additional Information
Life and Health Insurance
August 2021 to March 2025
I completed the requirement to receive a Life and Health Insurance License in August of the year 2021.
Insurance Producer License
August 2021 to March 2025
Accident & Health or Sickness, License
Timeline
Claims Processor II
Blue Cross Blue Shield
04.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Horry County Schools
04.2020 - 04.2022
Teacher Assistant
Waccamaw, EOC
01.2019 - 04.2020
After School Teacher
Horry County Schools
09.2017 - 03.2018
Claim Processor
Blue Cross Blue Shield/Tricare
02.2016 - 06.2017
Customer Service Representative
Blue Cross Blue Shield, PGBA, Veterans Choice
11.2015 - 02.2016
Claims Customer, Advocate
Blue Cross Blue Shield, PGBA/Tricare
01.2013 - 11.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health
10.2010 - 04.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Early Care and Education
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Licensed in Nursing Assistant - undefined
Medical Training Center
Completed requirements to receive Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Certification
CPR
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
CNA license -
Professional Medical Training Center
Medical Billing & Coding
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
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