Carla Beckford
** ******* ******* ********* *., Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 312-***-**** **************@*****.***
Objective
To further my career in the health insurance industry using my related experience, knowledge, thinking skills, and training to the best of my capability. I strive to continue contributing to the development and evolution of healthcare quality program methodology and related activities.
Education
Evanston Township High School, Evanston, IL 1976 – 1980
Diploma General Education
Heritage Institute, Fort Myers, FL 2007 - 2009
Occupational Associates of Science/ Medical Assistant/ X-Ray Technician
Skills & Abilities
Educated as Medical Assistance with extensive knowledge in the medical field both hands on with patients and administrative duties. SharePoint Certified, Six Sigma (Beginner) Typing 70 W.P.M on a PC w/10 key touch experience. Proficient in, PeopleSoft (Time & Labor) Proficient in claims analyzing/adjudication. Coordinating and educated my peers on of provider contracts and billing practices with the ability to analyze financial and numerical data. Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs. Extensive knowledge in insurance products in tandem with experience with provider payment programs and billing practices. Experience with insurance products and network configurations with commercial insurances including Medicare and Medicaid. In-depth knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT/HCPC coding, as I was in charge of billing claims, posting payments, and disputing non-payment(s) and benefit interpretation
QUALIFICATIONS
Microsoft Office Certified, Windows XP, Windows 7 & 8. Extensive knowledge of Groupwise, Epic, ON Base, Pega, Visio, Visual One, On Q, Intergy, Citrix and Owan
Beginning user knowledge within the Diamond/XCELYS in other Wellcare related programs.
Extensive Prior Medical Field Experience in many different aspects as indicated below in my work experience and education
Currently assisting Wellcare members and providers navigate the Wellcare website while providing technical support and research
10 years of health insurance experience
3 + years of project management experience
Exceptional time management, planning, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve independently
Outstanding diplomatic interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Cultivated long-term professional relationships with numerous healthcare providers and internal customers/partners
Experience
AUTHORIZATION SPECIALIST 21ST CENTURY ONCOLOGY, FORT MYERS, FL 1/29/2018 - PRESENT
Support for multiple physicians
Ensured patients receive medication that requires pre-authorization from insurance carriers
Gathered insurance information from patients to determine if authorization is needed for service
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTAKE COORDINATOR WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, TAMPA, FL 12/15/2014 – 8/31/2017
Assist providers and other medical personnel with information regarding behavioral authorizations in multi-States
Execute medical and behavioral authorizations via various transmission methodologies within the intake department and transfer the documentation to the Clinicians’ department
Participate in a multitude of projects which benefit WellCare’s clients within the assigned areas of operation
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/ WEBSITE TECHNICAL SUPPORT WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, TAMPA, FL 9/9/2014 – 12/14/2014
Providing website support for our members and providers while cultivating a positive experience with our members and providers
Assisting with various issues including but not limited to password/user name support
Consistently and successfully navigating our members and providers throughout the many systems and documentation available to them on the Wellcare website(s), depending on the type of inquiry and line of business in question
Submitting problem tickets if there is any type of issue with any aspects of the website(s) and troubleshooting any “behind the scenes” issues with user name(s) and/or passwords
Provide daily reports to my superiors on any escalated or issues that associates cannot resolve. Once resolved I provide follow up phone calls to advise of the situation or status of their issue
ADMINISTRATIVE/ CALL CENTER REPRESENTATIVE ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS, FORT MYERS, FL (TRANSFER TO TAMPA, FL 2014) 2011 – 9/2014
Providing outstanding customer service to internal & external partners
Explaining and confirming people’s booking reservations and follow up procedures as necessary
Generating daily reports for management utilizing Microsoft Excel
Receiving and placing calls to ensure quality assurance to our clients
Completing data entry of all attributes of an inquiry received
CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROVEN MEDICAL TEAM, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 2010 - 2011
Provided medical assistant duties and front desk support for patients
Confirming members eligibility and benefits utilizing Availity, provider portal and calling various insurance companies for authorizations, benefits, and claim disputes
Using my caring personality to help members through the steps and procedures of their appointments and what to expect if they should be having a procedure etc.,
Coordinating admissions into facilities and assisted the MD or RN with discharge planning
Provide numerous clinical assisting procedures for the RN/MD i.e. cast removals, preparation for injections, fitting walking boots, splints, etc
MEDICAL ASSISTANT BERND RAPHAEL, MD PA, LEHIGH ACRES, FL 2008 - 2009
Performed all front office procedures, including accounts payable and accounts receivable
Billed claims to various insurance companies including Medicaid & Medicare, and reconciled remittance advices to ensure payment
Contacted providers and members to schedule appointments, obtain authorizations, confirm benefits and coordinate care on behalf of the RN/MD
Filed appeals for member/employer to try and have appeals overturned for claims payment
Supervised a staff of 5 coders, to ensure accuracy on claims and appeals
Other duties include but not limited to: completing patient vitals, administration of injections, and performing medical tests (EKG, ABI, ANS, Urinalysis)