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Sabina Ducasse

Haines City,FL

Summary

To obtain a level position that will allow the opportunity to excel and utilize interpersonal skills. A position that will provide a new challenge. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Claims Examiner

Co-Ordinated Benefit Plans
05.2022 - Current

Reduced claim resolution time by conducting thorough investigations and timely decision making.

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt communication and comprehensive claim explanations.
  • Contributed to company growth by consistently meeting or exceeding productivity targets without sacrificing quality standards.
  • Spearheaded process improvements that resulted in reduced backlog and faster claim settlements.
  • Reviewed policy coverage details meticulously, ensuring accurate determination of benefits payable in each case.
  • Streamlined claims processing by implementing efficient workflow procedures.
  • Prepared detailed reports on claim activity for management review, highlighting areas for improvement.
  • Researched claims and incident information to deliver solutions and resolve problems.
  • Examined photographs and statements.
  • Corrected codes to properly classify claims.
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to policyholders by communicating important information and patiently listening to issues.
  • Identified insurance coverage limitations with thorough examinations of claims documentation and related records.
  • Read over insurance policies to ascertain levels of coverage and determine whether claims would receive approvals or denials.
  • Conducted day-to-day administrative tasks to maintain information files and process paperwork.
  • Analyzed information gathered by investigation and reported findings and recommendations.
  • Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
  • Identified suspicious losses and contacted manager for investigative assistance.
  • Maintained claims data in computer systems.
  • Established trust among clients by consistently delivering fair assessments of their insurance claims.
  • Managed team of junior examiners, providing guidance and training for improved productivity.
  • Directed claims negotiations within allowable limit and supported successful litigations for advanced issues.

Patient Access Representative

Northwell Health
12.2020 - 05.2022
  • Handle Inbound and outbound calls for North Well Health Facilities
  • Assist patients requesting information regarding doctor's appointments, health insurance information, prescription refills, etc
  • Fulfills patient needs, resolves issues and ensures patient satisfaction
  • Assists patients in making appointments for various clinical services
  • Identifies specific patient needs to determine appropriate appointment type, location and urgency
  • Obtains necessary demographic and insurance information and enters data into department computer system
  • Verifies insurance coverage and other related data with third party carriers for scheduled appointments/procedures
  • Determines if patient requires language interpretation, wheelchair and/or transportation accommodations and facilitates scheduling of services
  • Communicates clear instructions and education related to scheduled services utilizing appropriate guidelines
  • Facilitates appointment requests received through centralized online forum
  • Uses procedures, policy manuals, knowledge-base and other reference materials to assist in answering various general inquiries and issues
  • Triages specific and complex inquiries to appropriate resource
  • Documents patient inquiries, issues, transactions and other relevant information into department computer system
  • Identifies unusual events or consistent problem areas and addresses with management
  • Suggests methods to simplify, enhance or update procedures
  • Performs related duties as required
  • (ADA Essential Functions)
  • Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information during all interactions.

Senior CSR (Claims Intake)

North America Risk Services
11.2018 - 12.2020
  • Triage new losses (auto, general liability, worker compensation and property claims)
  • Assists management with new team member training
  • Delegate tasks and set project deadlines
  • Managing large amounts of inbound and outbound calls in timely manner
  • Provides quality customer service, including interacting with customers, answering customer enquiries, and effectively handling customer complaints
  • Enter and maintain required claim information into company claim system
  • Review invoices and requisitions for satisfactory payment approval
  • Check vendor files for any previous payments and assign voucher numbers
  • Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments
  • Conduct Claim Setup and Call Audits on Claims Intake Team
  • Oversee triaging of work orders and distribution
  • Assist prioritizing and follow-up on new claims requests
  • Make sure that all claims are assigned correctly and setup in timely manner
  • Handle escalated calls
  • Assist in distribution of escalated calls to appropriate adjusters, teams, directors
  • Train CSRs on claim handling questions, customer service advice and client procedures
  • Provide claim question support on new setups.
  • Consistently met or exceeded monthly performance metrics, including call quality scores and average handle times.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for CSR team members, identifying areas of improvement and recommending targeted coaching plans.

Receptionist

RIC
01.2014 - 10.2018
  • Operate telephone, switch board, screen and forward calls, provide information, messaging and scheduling appointments
  • Manage reception area, greet visitors, direct and/or escort guests to specific destinations
  • Keep current records of staff members’ whereabouts and availability
  • Insert data and control staff clock ins and outs.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.

SOC Dispatcher/Administrative Assistant

FJC Security Services
08.2010 - 05.2012
  • Answer phone calls and dispatch, Insert payrolls, send emails, fax, and clerical work
  • Ensure officers and agents check in during dispatch.
  • Sent out officers and agents to help assist hourly callers based on locations, needs and worker availability.
  • Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize over daily calls.
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
  • Trained new dispatchers on company protocols, contributing to well-prepared team of professionals.
  • Processed invoices and payments for dispatched orders to provide proof of transaction.

Supervisor

Multiplex Cinemas
12.2004 - 08.2010
  • Provide employees with great customer satisfaction
  • Open/Close establishment on rotating schedule
  • Balance cash drawers
  • Train employees on register computer system
  • Answer inquiries and resolve customer concerns.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice -

John Jay College
New York, NY
05.2013

Associates Degree in Criminology -

Bronx Community College
New York, NY
05.2011

Skills

  • Excellent Communication skills, Great Team Player, Great Customer services Computer Knowledge in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook Fluent in Spanish and Italian
  • Claims analysis
  • Claims Processing
  • Verbal Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer service and support
  • Team Leadership
  • Claims
  • Reserves Management
  • Computer Skills
  • Decision-Making
  • Coverage Determination
  • MS Office

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Claims Examiner

Co-Ordinated Benefit Plans
05.2022 - Current

Patient Access Representative

Northwell Health
12.2020 - 05.2022

Senior CSR (Claims Intake)

North America Risk Services
11.2018 - 12.2020

Receptionist

RIC
01.2014 - 10.2018

SOC Dispatcher/Administrative Assistant

FJC Security Services
08.2010 - 05.2012

Supervisor

Multiplex Cinemas
12.2004 - 08.2010

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice -

John Jay College

Associates Degree in Criminology -

Bronx Community College
Sabina Ducasse