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SEANETT TORRES ESPINOZA

Orange Park,FL

Summary

I am very detailed oriented with strong work ethics. Excellent communications skills and empathetic nature enabled achievement of positive outcomes in working in a wide range of employment functions. Problem solving skills. Dependable serving diverse needs of patients and members through active communication and

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Self Pay Specialist I

Baptist Health Medical Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Verify Insurance eligibility status and benefits information.
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Took payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers to place orders.
  • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Complied with company policies and procedures by encouraging positive and effective work environment among employees.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Maintained and managed customer files and databases.
  • Offered internal and external customers first-rate customer service to maximize satisfaction and business success.
  • Applied basic sales strategy to engage customers and present solutions to suit individual needs.
  • Reinforced established quality control standards and followed procedures for optimal customer interactions.
  • Developed customer service improvement initiatives to decrease customer wait times.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • • Addressed bad debts in line with set protocols by setting up payment arrangements to prevent accounts going into collections. • Stayed calm under pressure to allow for difficult situation to be handled in a professional and successful manner. • Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff. • Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.(HIPPA) • Performed job functions via EPIC System. • Performed Account Maintenance via. multiple job functions such as, post payments, set up payment arrangements, research billing information to ensure invoice was billed properly, verified demographics and update correct information. • Verified coding information was implemented correctly, set accounts for refunds processing, properly notated accounts in detail etc. • Processed payments using cash, check and credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions. Set accounts up for Refunds when warranted. Issued receipt and payment agreement documentation. • Set patients accounts up for financial assistance review. • Review accounts and set up invoices accounts to insure proper coding to be corrected. Verified insurance coverage was properly applied in accordance to services rendered. • Assisted Attorney office with provision of medical and billing records etc. • Handled heavy call volume each day. • Served as the first point of contact for handling a high volume of inbound and outbound telephone calls to resolve patient/guarantor billing concerns and inquiries from patients, guarantors, and others such as insurance companies, attorney offices, or other healthcare providers for both hospital and professional billing settings. • Educated patients education concerned and billing processing.

Financial Representative

Shands UF Health
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Face to Face Register Patients to include: Verify and update demographics and account information are current on the system
  • Ensure All registration documents were signed
  • Collect Financial Responsibility according to the patient medical plan benefits
  • Collect documentation; signatures, Run
  • Sheet via Ambulance personnel
  • Direct Admit patients: obtained Authorizations for inpatient stays and outpatient services via insurance carriers either by website or telephone
  • Complete Admissions/Registration of patients whom are admitted and collect financial obligations functions in relations that allows completion in full
  • Served as a liaison between patients, nurses, physicians and other dept
  • Responsible for handling walk -in patients and incoming calls from in house customers seeking assistant with matters involving the patient accounting information and registration information updates
  • Performed bedside registration process in labor & delivery, ECC, and FLEX units
  • ALL Functions performed on EPIC System
  • Properly complete Trauma registration requirements via both patients and family members
  • Knowledgeable of Direct Admitting, Billing and Collections Functions
  • Is able to work independently to resolve many outstanding issues
  • Ultimate Goal is providing Excellent and Professional Customer service
  • Also, assisted when needed for example; With permission via Nurses and Doctors first give water/ blankets etc to patients
  • Followed All HIPPA Guild lines.
  • Received customer applications and followed up with clients to obtain missing information before submission.
  • Worked closely with clients to determine goals and recommend appropriate services to maintain long-term relationships with account holders.
  • Met with customers to assess needs, financial status and eligibility.

Eligibility & Enrollment, Billing Account Rep. Etc

Aetna
11.2006 - 12.2020
  • Performed enrollment data entra by inputting employees demographic and plan selections. Made updates during open enrollment period plan change request for new enrollments and renewals.
  • Verified Census data for accurate group enrollment such as; family, individual, employee & child etc.
  • Worked aged reports.
  • Assisted clients with accurate eligibility form, application and document completion.
  • Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
  • Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes

  • Collaborated with department managers (account managers etc.)to correct problems and improve services, improving efficiency and customer service ratings 100%.
  • Assist on occasion with developments of such Resources, Monitors and Manages internal installation process, reports to identify issues timely and accurate resolution to meet business goals and constituents expectations.
  • Ensured that Legislations and compliance has been properly adhered to regarding Plan Sponsor and/or Member activity.
  • Handled heavy call volume each day.
  • Ran rates for accuracy with contract agreement and uploaded missing rates.
  • Analyzed monthly account receivable and payable reports to facilitate timely filing, third-party payments and consistent cash flow.
  • Stayed calm under pressure to allow for difficult situation to be handled in a professional and successful manner in instances of deadlines etc.
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  • Followed state legislature protocols according to safeguard of confidentiality of patient records and maintained HIPPA guidelines.
  • Performed job functions via Rumba, CCI, Strategic Contract management, Excel programs, Microsoft systems and ASD systems etc.
  • Addressed bad debts for plan sponsors and individual plans negative balances that were in line with set protocols by setting up payment arrangements to prevent accounts from going into collections.
  • Multiple job functions such as, post payments, set up payment arrangements, research billing information to ensure invoice was billed properly, developed invoices for issuance, ran rates for missing rates, demographic update and input and update incorrect information.
  • Verified coding information was implemented correctly, set accounts for refunds processing, properly notated accounts in detail etc
  • Processed payments using cash, check and credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions
  • Set accounts up for Refunds when warranted
  • Issued receipt and payment agreement documentation.
  • Set patients accounts up for financial assistance review.
  • Review accounts and set up invoices accounts to insure proper coding and billing to be corrected.
  • Verified insurance coverage was properly applied in accordance to services rendered.
  • Assisted Attorney office with provision of medical and billing records etc.
  • Served as the first point of contact for handling a high volume of inbound and outbound telephone calls to resolve patient/guarantor billing concerns and inquiries from patients, guarantors, and others such as insurance companies, attorney offices, or other healthcare providers for both hospital and professional billing settings
  • Educated Plan sponsors and members education concerned and billing processing.
  • Experience well versed in HB, PB Customer Service working competency in all areas of the SBO
  • Integrate customer service and self-pay collection activities across Medical Center Facilities and Physician claims.
  • Update Physician Networks information that coincided with the groups locations, provided a single point of contact for assigned groups. developed single billing statements and increased transparency to guarantors, thereby improving the patient collection process and patient experience.
  • Process refund payment request., Responded to Employers and Account managers requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs of each individual plan sponsor.
  • Processed and certified documents for accuracy and compliance with government regulations.
  • Assisted clients with eligibility form, guidelines application and document completion.
  • Resolved discrepancies with client applications to verify eligibility set backs.
  • Investigated and resolved member and plan sponsor inquiries and complaints timely manner.
  • Collaborated with sales, Broker and Plan Sponsors members to stay current and resolve item issues.
  • Performed functions in Salesforce system
  • Performed Data Entry functions.
  • Appeals Review and submissions.
  • Assisted the Complaints and Appeals Dept with multiple projects.
  • Review and Update accounts with correct plan information.
  • Educated both plan sponsors and members about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided
  • Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates
  • Optimized customer support by establishing collaborative service environments through targeted operational initiatives
  • Followed up with customers about resolved eligibility and claim issues.
  • Assist Brokers and Group representatives with group control updates and correct Eligibility decrespencies and Claims processing updates etc.
  • Respond to Member and Plan Sponsor inquiries via phone, internet and written correspondence.
  • Inquires are basic and routine in nature and Triage resulting rework to appropriate staff
  • Document and followup with member and plan sponsor concerns and request in relations to account status etc.
  • Assist Account Managers with varieties of issues in updating enrollments changes and updates.
  • Explain member's rights and responsibilities in accordance with contract guidelines.
  • Process and verify claim information and verification of referrals requirement HMO, EPO plans services needed for new claim handoffs to nurses for review and medical director in solving appeals and complaints cases.
  • Write up and submit complaints and appeals
  • Issue correspondence letters via the utilization of the target systems.
  • Once plans are updated or corrected new ID cards were issued via DMD system, Rumba or ASD system
  • Educate Clients on procedures and process
  • Services preformed in call center environment
  • Managed high call volume from both inbound and outbound calls per day.
  • Resolved discrepancies with client employees enrollment found via the employees applications submitted for processing of eligibility and enrollment.
  • Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to streamline eligibility verification processes.
  • Developed extensive fact-checking and research skills by continuously reviewing different submitted enrollment information.
  • Facilitated information and resource exchanges with external agencies to progress client applications.
  • Established databases to track, analyze and automatic eligibility application processes.
  • Assisted with training new representatives on current eligibility requirements and policies.
  • Maintained Assigned and Managed multiple accounts
  • I identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency
  • Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services, improving efficiency and customer service ratings 100%
  • Prepared journal entries to post to general ledger
  • Prepared and submitted monthly billing reports to management for financial overview
  • Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring of payment when Employer previously overpay
  • Provided excellent customer service, developing and maintaining client relationships
  • Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information
  • Prepared itemized statements and bills and invoices, recording amounts due for purchases or services rendered
  • Monitored customer accounts to identify and rectify billing issues
  • Communicated with clients to review and verify client billing requirements
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress
  • Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms
  • Processed and verified invoices to secure accuracy of billing information
  • Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing
  • Identified payment trends and adjusted billing processes accordingly to retain customers
  • Developed and maintained billing procedures to make timely payments
  • Analyzed monthly account receivable and payable reports to facilitate timely filing, third-party payments and consistent cash flow
  • Posted data and kept other records concerning costs of plans signed up for
  • Reviewed and reconciled customer accounts to manage accuracy of payments received
  • Generated monthly invoices for customers (Employers) in multiple formats to provide transparency
  • Consult with internal/external customers to identify accurate account structure, billing format method and payment arrangements to meet customer expectations
  • May negotiate and communicate changes for non-standard products and/or services; evaluations customer billing requirements, customer payment arrangements and history to deliver a timely and technically issues, form internal and external customers
  • Research, resolves and responds to product inquires, revenue adjustments via Plan sponsor, Member services, third party vendors
  • Utilize and interpret online resources to understand customer account structure and benefits
  • I identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency
  • Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained Assigned and Managed multiple accounts.
  • Resolved discrepancies with client applications to verify eligibility.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve or service complaints
  • Utilized customer service software to manage interactions and track customer satisfaction
  • Assisted with training new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services
  • Optimized customer support by establishing collaborative service environments through targeted operational initiatives
  • Bolstered customer retention by creating and offering unique discount options and inspiring interest in new product lines according the member plan
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
  • Developed and updated databases to handle customer data
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures
  • Tracked customer service cases and updated service software with customer information
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times
  • Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives
  • Answer question and resolve issues based on phone calls/ letters from members, providers, and plan sponsors
  • Triages resulting rework to appropriate staff
  • ( Handle extensive file review requests)
  • Document and follow up with Members concerns via service request pertaining to plan and claim status
  • Explain Members rights and responsibilities in accordance with contract guidelines
  • Process and verify claim referrals/implement referrals in the system once verified via Primary Care
  • Provider
  • New claim handoffs, Nurse reviews, Complaints, grievance and appeals via target system
  • Educate Members on company self-service options via Aetna online system "Navigator" website
  • Prepare and submit Complaints and Appeals
  • Assist in determination of Medical Necessity , Applicable coverage provisions and verify member plan eligibility relating to incoming correspondence and internet referrals
  • Perform reviews of members claim history to ensure accurate tracking of plan benefits maximums, coinsurance and deductible
  • Assist with Retirement benefits updates and eligibility
  • Additional duties to include; Perform Financial data maintenance as necessary and processing of payments
  • Provided billing information via Billing systems
  • Use applicable systems tools and resources to produce quality letters and spreadsheets in responses to inquiries received
  • Advise of plans offered in relations to Aetna Individual plans options
  • Also, enrolled in plan choices
  • Advised members of Provider Participation and issued provider listing
  • Priced Procedure codes according to provider of service contract agreement
  • Experience with Government/ Market Place accounts and issued plans such as via Obama Care
  • (signed members up in individual plans and collected premium payments, advised of detailed plan coverage information.)
  • Handled Medicare calls by reviewing providing claims and benefits
  • Appeals review etc
  • Handled Pharmacy pricing and claims review etc

Education

Bachelor - Business Administration And Management

University of Maryland University College European Division

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Mansfield Business College
Charleston, SC

Skills

  • Responsive engagement with healthcare services and Skilled at analyzing case files and databases
  • To speed up inquiry response times and guide information through appropriate personnel channels
  • Proficient in Excel (spreadsheet & V look up etc) and Microsoft programs Account management
  • Medical Billing and Excellent Organization skills Priorital and Organizational skills Maintains highest
  • Standards of professionalism and I work to ease common stressors and de-escalate potential
  • Conflicts I am dedicated to providing superior customer service to patients in need of reliable
  • Information regarding insurance coverage, finance options and documentation requirements
  • Well-versed in database management functions for streamlined communication and reduced
  • Correspondence backlogs Excels at identifying the members needs and concerns to improve
  • Engagement strategies and overall service I seek to obtain a full-time position that offers
  • Professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-
  • Solving skills I am Very Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills
  • Eager to secure a position and is team oriented to achieve company goals I have the ability to
  • Handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy with a positive attitude I
  • Have the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals Authorized to work in the
  • US for any employer
  • Medical Transcription
  • Admissions Screening
  • Insurance Verification
  • Computerized Maintenance Management
  • Money Handling
  • Web CCI
  • Team Collaboration
  • Insurance Coordination
  • Forms and Spreadsheet Creation
  • Outbound Calling
  • Clerical and Filing Support
  • Patient Registration
  • Punctual and Hardworking
  • Claims Handling and Coverage Verification
  • Patient Admission
  • Payment Processing
  • Microsoft Office Programs, Outlook
  • Benefits Explanations
  • System Updating
  • Admitting Coordination
  • Billing Issue Resolution and Support
  • Explaining Instructions
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Oracle System
  • Educate Patients
  • Ebilling
  • Financial Recordkeeping
  • Patient Information Management
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Patient Rights
  • Medical Terminology
  • Insurance Billing
  • Reliability and Dedication
  • Referral Coordination
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Eligibility Determinations
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Electronic Health Records Systems
  • Word Processing
  • Calculating Liabilities
  • Claims X-ten
  • Organization and Time Management
  • HCPCS
  • Investigate Complaints
  • Patient Contact
  • Payment Calculation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Delinquent Accounts Monitoring
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Billing Systems: I Enroll, Billing Console, GEMS
  • Prepare Reports
  • Demographics Updates
  • EXPLANATION OF BENEFITS
  • Office experience
  • Customer service
  • Computer skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Typing
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Front desk
  • Data entry
  • Administrative experience
  • Clerical experience
  • Filing
  • Documentation review
  • Epic Registration and Back End
  • CPT coding understanding
  • ICD-9 understanding
  • Eligibility Checks

Timeline

Customer Service Self Pay Specialist I

Baptist Health Medical Center
05.2022 - 12.2022

Financial Representative

Shands UF Health
03.2021 - 05.2022

Eligibility & Enrollment, Billing Account Rep. Etc

Aetna
11.2006 - 12.2020

Bachelor - Business Administration And Management

University of Maryland University College European Division

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Mansfield Business College
SEANETT TORRES ESPINOZA