La Nitra McKinney
Birmingham, Alabama 35235
Email: abjkfv@r.postjobfree.com
Education
Faulkner University; B.S. Business Administration
Computer Capabilities
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Crystal and Stars
(Advance proficiency in all of the above)
Work Experience
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Birmingham, AL-Subrogation Analyst,
Subrogation Division
June 2007 - Present. Full time -40 hours /week
Responsibilities:
. Respond to routine correspondence, calls and inquiries from members and
attorneys.
. Request documentary evidence such as police reports, depositions and
other correspondence to create cases and report findings to Management.
. Investigate performance of complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects
within the department.
. Investigate and analyze data from police reports, depositions and other
correspondence.
. Investigate Blue Cross Blue Shield projected liability along with
liability notification of Subrogation rights.
. Effectively manage my case load pertaining to confidential information
while using independent judgment.
. Investigate and analyze documentary information to draw effective
conclusions with evaluative judgment.
. Effectively communicate with attorneys, providers and insurance agencies
both orally and in writing.
. Interview members and create a file of their statements pertaining to
their Subrogation case.
. Maintain contact with members and their attorneys during the course of
processing their case.
. Participate in settlement negotiations, calculation of attorney's fees
and pro rata shares of expenses.
. Coordinate implementation of policies and procedures for other analysts
to improve workflow and productivity.
. Responsible for successful completion of cases, including workload
implementations and application development.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Birmingham, AL-Inquiry Analyst, Claims
Processing Division
April 2000 - June 2007. Full time -40 hours /week
Responsibilities:
. Budget monitoring of various accounts.
. Verified insurance benefits.
. Researched claims for correct processing of ICD-9-CM, CPT-4 and HCPCS
codes.
. Verified medical, dental and Medicare benefits for reimbursement and
claim processing.
. Delegated tasks as needed and followed up with associates on aged
inventory reports to ensure the department was in accordance with quality
work and within our weekly goal.
. Claims refunding and adjustment for Wal-Mart, Bellsouth and other various
large Groups.
. Assisted District Office with customer priorities and Group exception
requests.
. Gathered and analyzed data and generated reports to Management.
. Assisted providers and billing departments with insurance billing and
HIPAA compliance.
. Conducted special projects and reports to improve workflow and
productivity.
. Examined current department policies and implemented new strategies and
procedures.
. Researched and documented projects and presented recommendations to
management.
Compass Bank, Birmingham, AL-Proof Operator - Part-time
August 2006 - May 2007. Part time-20 hours /week
Responsibilities:
. 10-Key by touch with 9800 keystrokes.
. Knowledge of credits and debits
. Process and encode checks for loans, commercial and personal accounts.
. Exceed company goals of production and maintained an accuracy score of
98% or above.
Superior National Insurance Group, Birmingham, AL-Underwriting Clerk,
Workers Compensation Division
February 1998- April 2000. Full time -40 hours /week
Responsibilities:
. Maintained database of 250,000 contracts.
. Followed up with correspondence to Worker's Compensation recipients,
attorneys and providers.
. Analyzed data of new and existing Worker's Compensation contracts and
pending cases.
. Reviewed cases for complete documentation and evaluated questionable
cases for evidence of fraud.
. Assisted Underwriters with court preparations, litigation and settlements
. Advised and assisted in interpretation of benefits.
. Resolved problems and made recommendations pertaining to regulations and
procedures.
. Gathered and analyzed information related to on the job injuries in
support of workers on the job compensation claims.
. Supervised the activities of other clerks and project team members
assigned to project.
Alabama Power, Birmingham, AL-Customer Service Representative, Call Center
June 1996- January 1998. Full time -40 hours /week
Responsibilities:
. Assisted customers with billing questions and outage problems.
. Assisted customers with payment arrangements.
. Updated addresses through phone calls and emails.
. Answered over 500 calls a day.
AmSouth Bank, Birmingham, AL-Teller, Bank Services
January 1994- June 1996. Full time -40 hours /week
Responsibilities:
. Provided day-to-day clerical and administrative support.
. Maintained an accurate account of daily cash flow.
. Accurately balanced cash drawers.