Professional Summary
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Valeria Vargas

Elevance Health
Homestead
2
Languages
5
years of professional experience

Healthcare and customer service professional with extensive experience supporting members, providers, patients, and customers in fast-paced environments. Experienced in healthcare operations, insurance benefits, claims, medical terminology, HIPAA, issue resolution, and communicating complex information clearly and professionally. Strong ability to research concerns, coordinate with internal and external teams, document interactions accurately, and provide a positive patient/member experience. Seeking a Patient Engagement Specialist position where strong communication, healthcare knowledge, and problem-solving skills can support patient satisfaction and engagement.

Work History

Employer Service Rep

2 Months
Elevance Health | 06.2026 - Current
  • Support healthcare-related inquiries and operational processes involving members, providers, claims, benefits, and third-party administrators.
  • Research complex issues and review claim and benefit information to identify discrepancies and determine appropriate next steps.
  • Communicate professionally with internal teams, providers, and external partners to resolve issues and obtain required information.
  • Review healthcare documentation and payment information for accuracy and completeness.
  • Coordinate with multiple parties to address escalations and time-sensitive requests.
  • Explain healthcare and insurance information in a clear, professional manner.
  • Maintain accurate documentation while handling confidential member and healthcare information.
  • Apply knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare processes, HIPAA requirements, and insurance operations.
  • Identify issues requiring correction and communicate recommendations clearly to appropriate departments or partners.
  • Manage multiple cases and priorities while meeting productivity, quality, and turnaround expectations.
  • Work effectively in a remote environment while maintaining communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Broker Service Representative

1 Year 9 Months
Elevance Health | 09.2024 - 06.2026
  • Answering broker questions about members, benefits, eligibility, and claims
  • Researching and resolving account or enrollment issues
  • Explaining plan information and benefit details
  • Assisting with enrollment and eligibility
  • Communicating with internal departments to resolve problems
  • Handling escalated or time-sensitive requests
  • Documenting interactions and maintaining accurate records
  • Providing professional customer service by phone, email, or online systems
  • Working with brokers, employers, members, and healthcare teams

Customer Retention Specialist

2 Years 8 Months
Elevance Health | 01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Contact or receive calls from members considering leaving their health plan.
  • Listen to complaints and understand why the member is dissatisfied.
  • Explain benefits, services, and available options.
  • Research eligibility, coverage, billing, or account concerns.
  • Resolve problems or connect the member with the appropriate department.
  • De-escalate difficult conversations.
  • Educate members about resources that may help them.
  • Document interactions in the member’s account.
  • Follow up on unresolved concerns.
  • Meet retention, quality, productivity, and customer-satisfaction goals

Education

No Degree - Medical Office Specialist

NPTI | Miami, FL

Medical Office / Healthcare Training

  • Medical Terminology
  • ICD-9 Coding
  • HIPAA
  • OSHA
  • Medical Office Procedures

Skills

Patient-focused communication • Empathy • Problem solving • Active listening • Healthcare knowledge • Organization • Attention to detail • Professional communication • Follow-through • Adaptability

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Employer Service Rep

Elevance Health
06.2026 - CurrentRead More

Broker Service Representative

Elevance Health
09.2024 - 06.2026Read More

Customer Retention Specialist

Elevance Health
01.2022 - 09.2024Read More

NPTI

No Degree from Medical Office Specialist
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Valeria Vargas