CHRISTOPHER J. ROYER
TAMPA, FL 656-***-**** (CELL) *********@*****.***
0BJECTIVE
To obtain a Claims function role with upward mobility potential which can leverage and combine my personal strengths and professional experience. Throughout my career, I have gained first-hand experience with caseload management and building relationships through interactions with patients, medical providers, and claims personnel.
SKILLS
Customer Service
Claims Management
Research & Analysis
Interpersonal skills
Effective Communicator
Case Management
Microsoft Office applications
Critical Thinking
LICENSE
Florida 6-20 all lines adjuster license
EXPERIENCE
SENIOR HEALTHCARE CLAIMS SPECIALIST OPTUM JUNE 2022 - PRESENT
JUN 2022- PRESENT
Analyze cases to validate appropriate charges on medical claims working in collaboration with patient, medical providers and insurance companies
Increased 1st time call resolutions to achieve 95% customer satisfaction rating
Developed new hire training program which reduced onboarding time by 2 weeks
Assess Medicare claims and patient liabilities in order to resolve claim denials in 95% of cases
NYC HEALTH & HOSPITAL CASE INVESTIGATOR APEX SYSTEMS JUNE 2020- APRIL 2022
JUN 2020-APR 2022
Managed a high volume of top priority COVID cases via track and trace outreach interviews to obtain data to support the New York City COVID reduction goal of 10% monthly
Developed a new COVID investigation questionnaire to improve the adoption of early quarantining to lower the spread of COVID cases by 5 %
CORONA COMMUNITY AMBULANCE CORP SEPT 2015 – SEPT 2019
Worked in collaboration with New York City Fire and Police Departments to expedite medical emergency treatment and reduce mortality rates by 10% annually
Developed a safety protocol program to reduce emergency transportation accidents by 15%
EDUCATION
AMERICAN INSURANCE COLLEGE COURSE OCT 2024
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE NEW YORK SEPT 2015
BA IN PUBLIC HEALTH STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK MAY 2012
ACTIVITIES
Paint Your Heart Out Tampa Bay Volunteer
Grace Episcopal Church Senior Choir
Tampa Voter Education Committee