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Sierra Blackwell-Choice

Summerville

Summary


Dynamic individual with a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
03.2023 - 03.2025
  • Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the protection of sensitive patient information.
  • Promoted effective communication among medical staff by serving as a reliable liaison between physicians, nurses, and administrative personnel.
  • Managed high call volume, addressing patient inquiries and concerns with professionalism and empathy.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, visitors, and colleagues, fostering a welcoming environment at all times.

• Monitor both inpatient and outpatient appointments for areas of responsibility.

• Scheduling, canceling, re-scheduling patient's appointments and/or consults.

Patient Accounting / Government Collector

Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2020 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly targets, promoting a positive work environment and boosting overall productivity.
  • Contacted customers to discuss payment schedules and set up or immediately process payments.
  • Reduced outstanding debts by implementing strategic collections tactics and maintaining open lines of communication with customers.
  • Provided excellent customer service, answering questions and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Managed high volume of claims, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
  • Improved patient billing accuracy by diligently reviewing and editing medical insurance claims.

Claims Customer Service Coordinator

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of South Carolina
02.2017 - 03.2020
  • Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
  • Managed high call volumes with exceptional professionalism, ensuring minimal wait times for customers.
  • Handled escalated customer issues with empathy and patience, working closely with management to reach satisfactory resolutions.
  • Supported team members during periods of high workload or staff absences, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery in medical insurance billing operations.
  • Provided training sessions for new employees on best practices in medical insurance billing procedures and guidelines.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and benefits for medical claims.
  • Managed large volume of medical claims on daily basis.
  • Paid or denied medical claims based upon established claims processing criteria.

Material Handler

MAU/ ROBERT BOSCH
06.2014 - 07.2015
  • Performed safe launch inspection, package, seal and ship materials
  • Recorded number of containers stored at sites, damaged and shipped.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Ashley High School
Charleston, SC
06-2010

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Patient scheduling
  • Medical records management
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Insurance verification
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Process improvement

Timeline

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
03.2023 - 03.2025

Patient Accounting / Government Collector

Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2020 - 03.2023

Claims Customer Service Coordinator

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of South Carolina
02.2017 - 03.2020

Material Handler

MAU/ ROBERT BOSCH
06.2014 - 07.2015

High School Diploma -

West Ashley High School
Sierra Blackwell-Choice