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Work History
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Teresa Mcfarland

Cockeysville,MD

Summary

  • Personable and dedicated Customer Care Advocate with extensive experience in conflict resolution and relationship building with customers, operators and other professionals.
  • Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skills in establishing rapport.
  • Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships,
  • Consistently friendly and professional when handling diverse customer needs in high-volume call center environment and resolving customer concerns and inquiries.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Provider Services Representative

UnitedHealthcare
01.2013 - 12.2017
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on company products, services, and industry trends to provide accurate information to providers.
  • Increased efficiency by accurately entering provider data into company systems and database.
  • Coordinated with internal departments on behalf of providers to ensure timely payment resolution for claims disputes or other financial matters.
  • Supported network development efforts through proactive outreach to potential providers and initiation of contract.
  • Knowledge of ICD 9/10 HCPS codes and diagnostic codes

Senior Customer Care Representative

TransCore
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Analysis of toll violations to determine validity of information collected by electronic toll reader
  • De-escalated customer issues with proven conflict mediation and problem-solving abilities.
  • Addressed incoming customer inquiries and complaints and facilitated timely resolutions, increasing customer satisfaction.
  • Researched resolutions, contacted necessary departments and responded back to customer by phone, mail or email as follow up.
  • Exhibited professionalism, composure and discretion while expediting or resolving customer related concerns and issues.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Franklin High School
Reisterstown, MD
06.1986

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Document and Records Management
  • Customer Data Confidentiality
  • Product Knowledge
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution

Accomplishments

Known for routinely developing rapport with escalated customers and making every attempt to minimize the overall cost to the company through effective use of a variety of resolution techniques.

Timeline

Senior Customer Care Representative

TransCore
11.2023 - 05.2024

Senior Provider Services Representative

UnitedHealthcare
01.2013 - 12.2017

Diploma - General Studies

Franklin High School
Teresa Mcfarland