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Education
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Shammara Hayes

Healthcare Advocate
Oviedo,FL

Summary

Resident Licensed -240, Healthcare advocate with a career currently spent accurately managing records, handling Provider assignments,care coordination appointment scheduling, and complaints and grievances in a fast-paced remote setting. Detail Oriented individual committed to engaging others and delivering exceptional service. Ready to approach new challenges in an remote/home based environment.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

Teletech Health Solutions: United Healthcare
Orlando, FL

Member Service Representative
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Addressing member inquiries, questions, and concerns in all areas including enrollment, claims, benefit interpretation, coordination of benefits ,and referrals/authorizations for medical and prescription care.
  • Responsible for providing one call resolution and proactive follow up to increase member satisfaction.
  • Provide all requirements and limitations for benefits and requests .
  • Research,escalate, appeal , or submit grievances of issues as appropriate to provide positive outcomes.
  • Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
  • Manage customer conflicts and challenging situations by maintaining call control and accessing internal knowledgebase to develop strategic solutions.
  • Help members resolve health plan services ,community resources,or plan issues and navigate internal systems to handle needs.
  • Offer exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote company brand.

Teletech Health Solutions: Blue Cross Blue Shield

Provider Customer Advocate
05.2022 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Gathering, reviewing, and verifying all pertinent information relating to participating healthcare providers.
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with contracted and non contracted healthcare providers through prompt resolution of medical benefit verification , verification of ICD-10 codes,CPT, and HCPCS codes, Appeals,Medical necessity processes,utilization management , and Prior authorization requirements .
  • Gathering, reviewing, and submitting relevant documentation needed for pre-service claims processing in and out of network ,and post service denial.
  • Maintaining effective channels of communication with service Providers while meeting client requirements and Mandated Health care guidelines.

Teletech Health Solutions: Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA

Transmission Prevention Specialist (Covid-19)
12.2020 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Processed orders for quarantine care kit that included critical supplies.
  • Verifying shipping details to prevent duplicate orders.
  • Referred members to Member services and clinical teams to assist in health-related questions, concerns, testing, and appointments.
  • Counseled members on COVID-19 FAQ and educational material with status updates to increase awareness to household members,visitors,and the general public.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to provide referrals for individuals seeking assistance such as community resources for employment, food,financial,housing,and mental health support.

Teletech Health Solutions: Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA

Licensed Medicare Advantage Sales Specialist
10.2020 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Telesales of Medicare supplement insurance policies, which are designed to cover the costs of healthcare not covered by Part A or Part B of Medicare.
  • Explained the benefits of Medicare Advantage plans, which allow subscribers to receive all their healthcare services through one company.
  • Explained how Medicare works in conjunction with private insurance policies for those eligible for Medicare prospects.
  • Verifying Medicare Part A/B eligibility through CMS/Marx System.
  • Provided information about eligibility requirements for State and Federal government programs.

CVS Caremark

Pharmacy Customer Service Representative
11.2019 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Assisted clearing high volume of wait time to fill prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Conducted reviews of medication orders for accuracy.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Adhered to all HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and confidentiality.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, patients and other healthcare professionals regarding medication needs or issues related to prescriptions.

Education

International Baccalaureate Magnet School

High School Diploma

University Overview

  • Florida Health -240 License

Skills

  • Strong Organizational Skills and Ability to Multi-Task
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Building Rapport
  • Prior Authorizations and ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS Coding
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Establish and Maintain Effective Working Relationships With Patients, Insurance Companies, and Staff
  • Pharmacy and OTC benefits
  • Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Knowledge
  • Ability to Demonstrate Patience, Empathy and Sympathy
  • Strong Written and Oral Communications Skills
  • Strong Knowledge of Medical insurance and Authorization Processes
  • Experience Working in Healthcare or Insurance Environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Suite, Excel, Outlook, Power point
  • Excellent Attention to Detail and Active Listening Skills
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Service Upselling

Timeline

Member Service Representative

Teletech Health Solutions: United Healthcare
05.2023 - Current

Provider Customer Advocate

Teletech Health Solutions: Blue Cross Blue Shield
05.2022 - 04.2023

Transmission Prevention Specialist (Covid-19)

Teletech Health Solutions: Kaiser Permanente
12.2020 - 05.2022

Licensed Medicare Advantage Sales Specialist

Teletech Health Solutions: Kaiser Permanente
10.2020 - 12.2020

Pharmacy Customer Service Representative

CVS Caremark
11.2019 - 01.2020

International Baccalaureate Magnet School

High School Diploma
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