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Vanessa Melendez

Las Cruces,NM

Summary

Proven Medicaid Eligibility Specialist with a track record of enhancing eligibility determinations and customer service at TEKsystems. Expert in Medicaid knowledge and policy interpretation, coupled with exceptional teamwork abilities. Achieved significant process improvements and efficiency gains, demonstrating a keen ability to analyze and resolve complex issues.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Medicaid Eligibility Specialist

TEKsystems
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policy changes affecting Medicaid eligibility determinations.
  • Improved customer service experience for applicants, providing clear explanations of eligibility requirements and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Enhanced Medicaid eligibility determinations by thoroughly analyzing applicants'' financial and personal information.
  • Resolved eligibility discrepancies by carefully reviewing regulations and collaborating with relevant parties to reach accurate determinations.

Patient Account Representative

La Clinica De Familia Inc.
02.2017 - 05.2024
  • Assisted colleagues during peak periods or absences, showcasing teamwork skills while maintaining personal workload demands efficiently.
  • Posted payments and processed refunds.
  • Reviewed insurance eligibility and verified coverage details to minimize claim denials and delays in payment.
  • Worked with outside entities to resolve issues with billing, claims, and payments.

Car Dealership Billing Administrative Assistant

Borman Autoplex
01.2007 - 01.2017
  • Proactively identified potential areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements, presenting solutions to management that ultimately led to a more streamlined billing process.
  • Participated with management to standardize workflows and improve processes.
  • Assisted management in analyzing sales trends and identifying opportunities for improvement based on revenue data analysis.
  • Collaborated with finance department to expedite loan approvals, improving overall customer experience.

Education

High School Diploma -

Las Cruces High School
Las Cruces, NM
05.2006

Skills

  • Application processing
  • Medicaid knowledge
  • Eligibility Determination
  • Policy Interpretation

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medicaid Eligibility Specialist

TEKsystems
10.2023 - Current

Patient Account Representative

La Clinica De Familia Inc.
02.2017 - 05.2024

Car Dealership Billing Administrative Assistant

Borman Autoplex
01.2007 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Las Cruces High School
Vanessa Melendez