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Trinice Hooks

Haines City,FL

Summary

Analytical problem-solver with excellent communication skills. Effective at interviewing claimants, compiling records and documenting findings. Well-versed in insurance policies, practices and standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Workers Compensation Claim Representative II

Employers
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Managing over 150 claims in the states of Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee
  • Confirm coverage and address compensability
  • Obtain records and reports pertaining to medical and legal
  • Negotiate settlement for resolution with claimants' attorneys
  • Assist supervisor with training new hires and a backup lead
  • Participate in scheduling meetings and pitching new ideas for adjusters.

Claims Associate/ Workers Compensation Claim Representative I

Amtrust
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Investigate and adjust workers compensation claims in accordance with established claims handling procedures using Florida's workers comp guidelines and direct supervision
  • Managing over 30 incoming calls, emails from claimants
  • Review medical, legal, and miscellaneous invoices to determine if reasonable and related to the ongoing workers compensation claims
  • Negotiate any disputed bills for resolution
  • Authorize and make payment of workers compensation claims utilizing a claim payment program in accordance with industry standards and within settlement authority
  • Negotiate settlements with claimants and attorneys in accordance with client's authorization
  • Assist in selection and supervision of defense attorneys
  • Prepare reports detailing claims, payments and reserves and delivery of quality claims and provide customer service.
  • Improved team performance by providing ongoing training and support for Claims Associates on best practices and procedures.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and resolving issues professionally.
  • Worked productively in fast-moving work environment to process large volumes of claims.

Glass Claims/Customer Service

K&K Glass
06.2018 - 01.2019
  • Receive over 50 inbound calls, submit invoices, create memos and letters file auto glass claims, select auto glass parts, schedule Technicians for windshield repair or replacement
  • Collect credit card payments and process payments.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing Technicians increase revenue by 25%,

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Skills

  • Proficient in the following applications: Windows, Teams, Microsoft (advanced Word Processing, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel) Administrative Assistant, Filing, type 55 wpm Data Entry 10-key touch, Customer Service, Strong Oral, written and social communications
  • Over 5 years handling litigated claims, including depositions, Settlements, Negotiation Techniques, hearing testimonies, mediation, and comprehensive cases audience, Conflict Resolution
  • Medical Terminology, Data Entry and record keeping; Risk management
  • Analytical- Thinker with the ability to adapt to change and work independently
  • Able to produce positive results independently; extremely self-motivated Regulatory Compliance (HIPPA, Insurance Resolution)
  • Claims Investigation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Policy Knowledge
  • Insurance Claims Review
  • Time Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Excellent administrative abilities
  • Medicaid knowledge

City

Haines City

State

FL

Zip

33844

Professional Highlights

  • 06/2022, Current, Employers, Workers Compensation Claim Representative II, Managing claims in the states of Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Confirm coverage and address compensability. Obtain records and reports pertaining to medical and legal. Negotiate settlement for resolution with claimants' attorneys. Assist supervisor with training new hires and a backup lead. Participate in scheduling meetings and pitching new ideas for adjusters.
  • 01/2019, 06/2022, Amtrust, Claims Associate/ Workers Compensation Claim Representative I, Investigate and adjust workers compensation claims in accordance with established claims handling procedures using Florida's worker's comp guidelines and direct supervision. Review medical, legal, and miscellaneous invoices to determine if reasonable and related to the ongoing workers compensation claims. Negotiate any disputed bills for resolution. Authorize and make payment of workers compensation claims utilizing a claim payment program in accordance with industry standards and within settlement authority. Negotiate settlements with claimants and attorneys in accordance with client's authorization. Assist in selection and supervision of defense attorneys. Prepare reports detailing claims, payments and reserves and delivery of quality claims and provide customer service.
  • 06/2018, 01/2019, K&K Glass, Glass Claims/Customer Service, Receive inbound and make outbound calls, submit invoices, create memos and letters file auto glass claims, select auto glass parts, schedule Technicians for windshield repair or replacement. Collect credit card payments and process payments.

Timeline

Workers Compensation Claim Representative II

Employers
06.2022 - 08.2024

Claims Associate/ Workers Compensation Claim Representative I

Amtrust
01.2019 - 06.2022

Glass Claims/Customer Service

K&K Glass
06.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Southern New Hampshire University
Trinice Hooks