Samera Sheikh
www.linkedin.com/in/samera-sheikh • 614-***-**** • **************@*****.***
Professional Experience
Aetna- Case Manager (Sky Program) Dec 2020- August 2021
Louisville, KY
Provide instructional information on relevant issues that divert crisis situations when parenting infants through young adults.
Helping families find their way and make it easier to get the resources they need.
Directly support and work with members, foster parents, adoptive caregivers, community partners and workers from DCBS.
KFC YUM! Center – Assistant Manager Sep 2017 – August 2021
Louisville, KY
Assisted with event planning, organizing, and customer service as a senior team leader
Prepared work schedules, conducted interviews, responded to and resolved conflicts
Assisted mangers with daily operations, maintained effective relationships with service associates, monitored events, manage the day-today operations
Humana – Grievance & Appeals Representative Oct 2019 – Nov 2020
Louisville, KY
Conducted comprehensive analytic reviews of clinical documentations to determine if a grievance, appeal, or further request was required from members
Investigated and resolved member and practitioner issues
Provided resources to members
Humana – Case Manager Jul 2016 – Oct 2019
Louisville, KY
Resolved all issues, inquiries, and concerns for members
Made outbound calls to members to complete their application process
Maintained and reported a registry/database of patients to state agencies
Humana – Claims Work Specialist Mar 2015 – Jul 2016
Louisville, KY
Analyzed large quantities of data by using a variety of systems and software
Researched and investigated prior claims to effectively process claims according to CMS standards
Catholic Charities – Program Specialists Sep 2011 – May 2012
Louisville, KY
Counseled and interviewed clients during cases and also managed the case review.
Helped as a liaison to state officials and local agencies to service the needs of the elderly and children.
Facilitated workshops for mental health therapy, for men, women and children coping with traumatic experiences.
Education
Master of Social Work Graduation Date: May 2014
Bachelor of Science of Social Work Graduation Date: May 2013
University of Louisville
Skills
Proficient in all Microsoft Office Programs
CCA (Clinical Care Advance)
Experience working with dual eligible for Medicaid and Medicare
Proficient in SMART goals
Successfully managed a caseload up to 350 members