STEPHENIE OWEN
! **** Northeast *th Lane, Ankeny, Iowa 50021 515-***-**** **********@*****.***
AREAS OF FOCUS: BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION/ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY OF PREFERENCE: HEALTH CARE/PHARMACY
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Dedicated, detail-oriented, and client-focused professional offering wide-ranging experience benefits and third-party administration, project management, and medical insurance claims oversight; backed by leading and mentoring teams and individuals to enhance performance and obtain organizational objectives. Armed with in-depth knowledge of International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9), Current Procedural Terminology Intravenous Therapy (CPT IV), and WHODrug coding. Equipped with exceptional communication and interpersonal aptitudes in building strong rapport with colleagues and individuals with diverse cultures and backgrounds. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
B
IOWA TOTAL CARE DES MOINES, IA
Claims Liaison I Dec 2019–Present
Customer Service and Cross-functional Collaboration
Acted as focal point of contact among plan, claims, and providers including multiple departments, responsible for identifying and resolving claims issues
Worked closely with the Claims Department in pricing pended claims correctly Risk Mitigation and Rapid Conflict Resolution
Steer efforts in auditing check run as well as sending claims with the Claims Department for correction
Determine system changes and work while notifying the plan CIA manager to guarantee proper execution
Fulfilled various key tasks, such as documenting, tracking, and solving overall plan providers claims projects = MERCER HEALTH AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION URBANDALE, IA Service Delivery Specialist Feb 2016–Dec 2019
Customer Service
Served as the Mercer representative in charge of overseeing service relationships
Coordinated with clients regarding user interface systems and census data loads
Functioned as liaison between client and the Delivery Team ensuring utmost customer satisfaction
Established continuous plans for each client to attain business retention and customer satisfaction Operational Streamlining
Closely monitored system issues and provided effectual and prompt solution
Made use of various tools in setting up client's healthcare and group benefits database, defining data fields, importing data, designing screens, and developing queries and reports
Guaranteed client and carrier and Mercer success by proactively participating and leading conferences as well as client and interdepartmental meetings
Team Leader Oct 2013–Feb 2015
Customer Service and Cross-functional Collaboration
Collaborate with client management with the implementation new clients, mediating escalations, while ensuring quality service
Improved departmental operations in coordination with the management Staff Supervision
Provided keen supervision to a team of 33 customer service representatives and temporary staff
Facilitated existing coaching initiatives by analyzing report to ensure the attainment of goals Regulatory Compliance
Observed strict compliance with carrier regulations and guidelines in collaboration with internal departments and carriers Growth and Development Impacts
Met organizational goals and client satisfaction by effectively motivating colleagues
Ensured the obtainment of goals by developing action plans MERCER HEALTH AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION URBANDALE, IA Pharmacist May 2006–Apr 2011
Medication Administration
Held responsibility in dispensing appropriate medications in a timely manner
Guaranteed proper medication therapies regarding patient and disease parameters and other factors
Worked on precise drug information to patients, physicians, nursing, and other ancillary departments
Adeptly managed and observed technicians in preparing medications Cross-functional Collaboration
Cultivated solid rapport with physician, hospital staff, patients, and public Regulatory Compliance
Observed strict adherence to pharmacy policies and procedures as well as federal drug and state laws EARLIER EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) University of Iowa,