ABOUT ME
Accomplished Bilingual Member Services Coordinator with extensive experience in leading a team by example, coaching, HMO, PPO, Claims, Ten Key, Billing, and Processing. Contributed to various projects that ensured prompt client responses by case managers.
EXPERIENCE EDUCATION
Watterson College AA- Certified Travel and Tourism 1985 - 1986
Birmingham High School High School Diploma 1981 - 1984
Work Experience
Centene
Health Net Appeals and Grievance Coordinate 12/2022-04/2023
Assist in the monitoring of medical services to assure cost effective use of medical resources through processing prior authorizations, Initiate authorization requests for outpatient and inpatient services in accordance with the prior authorization list, verify eligibility and benefits. Performed office duties such as answering phones, process faxes within established standards, and entering authorization data into the system.
MedPoint Management
CIU (Claims Inquiry Unit) Representative 03/2020-04/2021
Sustaining facility operations and customer inquiries as well as managing company-assigned projects. Facility operations include answering and screening a large influx of phone calls, handling re-directions, claims, eligibility, and follow-ups. Consulted with various case managers to ensure the prompt response to client inquiries.
Regal Medical Group
Member Services Coordinator 10/2018-12/2019
Sustaining facility operations and customer inquiries as well as managing company-assigned projects. Facility operations include answering and screening a large influx of phone calls, scheduling, handling re-directions, claims, eligibility, and follow-ups. Consulted with various case managers to ensure the prompt response to client inquiries.
SAG-AFTRA Health Plan
Participant Service Representative 06/2016-08/2018
Operator with high volume phone inquiries regarding benefits, claims, status, eligibility, pensions, premiums, and earnings. Request applicable correspondences for providers and participants, such as for benefits, eligibility, pre-authorizations, and order of benefits. Handling CRM contacts, and effectively executing requests from providers, participants, and management.
Anthem Blue Cross
Senior Customer Services Rep III / Provider Care Unit 02/2001-07/2014
Inbound Customer Senior Representative for Provider Care Department. Assisting with complex customer service issues. Taking supervisor calls. Mentoring and training new hires. Assisting provider’s with benefit questions, claims issues, appeals. Resolved any issues the provider had. Helped with obtaining additional help thru government agencies and other insurance agencies. Liaison for the member and other departments within the company. Trained other new hires, worked on special projects within the department. Handled any reporting, analyzing reports.
SKILLS
Customer Service
Product Knowledge
Insurance Policies
CalPERS
HIPPA Policies
Labor Laws & Regulation Compliances
High-Impact & Public Speaking
Documentation
RESPONSIBILITIES
Benefit clarification, eligibility, verification, and claim status.
Medical group/PCP provider assignments
Explanation of how the plan works and how to utilize the services
Assist with information regarding referral or authorization
Request change of provider/member information
Any complaints/grievances
Update new member eligibility on appropriate systems
Perform overrides for covered/authorized prescriptions as needed
Participate as a team player by demonstrating support to peers, management, and the department’s goals
Attend meetings and training sessions as scheduled
Assist with training new employees as needed
Show flexibility in meeting performance objectives consistent with IPA and department objectives
Document all member inquiries and complaints in appropriate systems and either handle, redirect or defer to the appropriate department for resolution.