RONIQUA J. ARCHER
Philadelphia, PA
Lynchburg, VA
ad2izj@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Liberty University School of Law Lynchburg, VA
Candidate for Juris Doctor
Anticipated May 2024
• Activities: 2022-2023 ABA National Mediation Semi Finalist, 2022-23 ABA Atlantic Region Mediation Champion, 1L Negotiation Tournament Quarterfinalist, Black Law Student Association – 2022 – 2023 SBA Representative, Black Law Student Association – 2023 – 2024 Academic Chair, Child Advocacy, Street Law, Women’s Law Society, Wellness Society.
• Relevant Coursework: Performed simulated client interview; researched restaurant’s liability for patron’s vehicle collision after serving alcoholic beverages; drafted Memorandum in Opposition of Summary Judgment and an Objective Memorandum; Employment Law; composed Board of Director meeting minutes; statutory research.
Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA
B.S. in Criminal Justice December 2018
Manor College Jenkintown, PA
A.S. in Paralegal Studies May 2017
• Beta Gamma Honor Society
EXPERIENCE
Capital Blue Cross Harrisburg, PA
Paralegal – Corporate Governance & Privacy May 2023 – present
• Review and compare Business Associate Agreements utilizing Kofax. Note changes in language and negotiated terms.
• Participated in biannual Audit Committee meetings; took minutes; research applicable law for nonprofit Audit Committees.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• 2022-2023 ABA National Semi-Finalist (3rd of 80) – Mediation April 2023 Issued by the American Bar Association
• 2022-2023 ABA Atlantic Region Champion – Mediation March 2023 Issued by the American Bar Association
• 2021-2022 1L Moot Court Tournament – Quarter Finalist March 2022 Issued by Liberty University School of Law
Capital Blue Cross Harrisburg, PA
Summer Intern – Corporate Governance & Privacy May 2023 – present
• Reviewed and compared Business Associate Agreements utilizing Kofax. Noted changes in language and negotiated terms.
• Participated in biannual Audit Committee meetings; took minutes; research applicable law for nonprofit Audit Committees.
• Created a process improvement Capstone Project; proposed outright equipment purchasing saving over
$20K per year.
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Summer Legal Intern – Office of General Counsel May 2022 – July 2022
• Researched regulatory developments of Abortion in the United States
• Reviewed contract language and participated in table talks to tactically craft legal documents to attain favorable terms for the organization
• Researched legal issues and drafted legal memorandum analyzing issues, including but not limited to, physician credentialing and healthcare access
Social Security Administration Philadelphia, PA
Debtor Contact Representative August 2020-August 2021
• Performed technical and clerical duties involving contacting debtors for the purpose of examination, collection, control, documentation, and disposition of overpayments
• Aided the public through SSA's national helpline
• Performed skip tracing
United States Department of Census Philadelphia, PA Census Field Supervisor May 2020 – August 2020
• Supervised census takers, monitored their progress and performance, and ensured that the quality of work was maintained, and that work was completed on time
• Verified i9 documents and conduct onboarding training The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Telephone Operator 1 September 2018 – Present
• Follow prescribed call procedures and qualitative measures to ensure efficient and accurate customer and call handling.
• Handle internal phone transfers and pages.
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA Unit Clerk October 2017 – September 2018
• Maintained continuous compliance with department, unit, and hospital policies as well as improving patient safety
• Manage EMR, prepared charts for admission, obtained labs, and coordinated with HIM for all discharge records
• Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to the appropriate staff and greeting patients The University of Pennsylvania Health System Philadelphia, PA Accounts Resolution Specialist I July 2017 – March 2020
• Performed follow-up and collection on accounts with outstanding balances from insurance in the Professional Billing Office
• Formed working relationships in departments across the hospital to ensure that required authorizations were on file and to obtain letters of medical necessity for physicians
• Complied graphs and billing trends and presented a report to Revenue Cycle Leadership Financial Services Representative February 2015 – July 2017
• Provided day-to-day financial services support ensuring quality information to facilitate accurate billing
• Obtain precertification and prior authorization for upcoming procedures
• Complete insurance verification for all patients
• Serve as an in-house registration expert for the department Patient Service Representative October 2013 – February 2015
• Performed clerical functions as part of a care team supporting an identified group of physicians and patients
• Greeted/Registered and checked-in patients upon arrival in a courteous and respectful manner
• Verified insurance and collected co-payments
• Assisted members of the care team by processing all forms, business messages, and referrals