Samantha Blakney
Irvington, NJ 07111
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Objective: An interesting position that will utilize my knowledge and
strengths.
Experience: Armada HealthCare Florham Park, NJ
Prior Authorization Specialist
08/2011 to 02/2012
. Answered calls from pharmacy, physician office, and
insurance carriers using exemplary customer service
skills
. Accurate data entry and documentation of information into
computer database
. Reviewed of prior authorization (PA) requests and
reconciliation with insurance forms
. Followed established procedures for referring requests for
further review
. Managing a work queue of 30 to 50 PAs on a daily basis
. Timely follow-up with physician offices and insurance
carriers
. Build rapport with other employees, clients, physicians,
and pharmacies
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ Newark, NJ 07103
Customer Service/ Data Entry 10/2002 to 07/2011
. Ensured the accurate and timely resolution of service
request and activities are provided in accordance with the
customer health benefits coverage and company polices.
. Anticipated and resolved potential issues and follow
through on commitments made to customer.
. Ensured the need for further investigation/ research and
interacts within and across departments to define the most
appropriate method of resolution.
. Shared knowledge and information willing with the team
division, and enterprise goals, while enhancing service
qualities.
. Trained new team employees on the system provided to
ensure accuracy of claims and medical benefits entered into
the system.
. Provided world class customer service to employees and
customers.
. Ensured timely and accurate services in responding to and
resolving service request, reports, patient claims,
activities using UCSW, and phone inquires as needed.
Education: Worldwide Education Services Newark, NJ
Computerized Accounting 01/2002
Essex County College Training INC. Newark, NJ
Office support 09/2000
Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Customer
Service, Peachtree, QuickBooks, UCSW, Nasco, Billing and
Enrollment, CPT-9 codes and Data Entry.
References: Available upon request