Patient Services Representative
Sep 2015 - Jan 2024
Centauri Health Solutions
- Met with under-insured or uninsured patients to explore & identify all possible eligibility program solutions/options
- Obtained and reviewed referrals daily to determine appropriateness for potential interview and eligibility
- Interviewed patients; analyzed potential reimbursement and determined eligibility
- Introduced services, and set expectations for process and communication to ensure patient understanding
- Partnered with patients to ensure patient understanding of the process and assisted with any questions during the application process
- Identified additional patient needs and directed them to appropriate agencies for assistance
- Maintained data integrity with accurate and concise documentation in systems
Community Organizer
Nov 2012 - Jun 2013
Empowering and Strengthening Ohio's People
- Presented weekly educational talks to groups on financial security issues facing senior citizens and devising solutions for seniors to cope with these issues
- Recruited senior volunteers to create a citywide network of senior ambassadors charged with identifying and finding solutions to economic security issues such as affordable housing and protection from frauds and scams
- Created relationships with program managers of senior citizen facilities to share information regarding legislation and economic issues
Public Affairs Director
Feb 2009 - Jan 2011
Ohio Attorney General's Office
- Served as the primary contact person for programs and resources developed for small businesses, senior citizens, veterans & law enforcement groups
- Managed a city-wide project with 40 Community Development Corporations and nonprofits that displayed and distributed consumer protection literature
- Briefed supervisors and management about ongoing activities regarding local business, law enforcement and civic groups
- Partnered with consumer protection agencies such as the Better Business Bureau & Federal Trade Commission to offer consumer protection training
- Planned events including an open house where over 90 local elected officials, business and nonprofit leaders met to discuss regional concerns as well as a law enforcement roundtable for 100 Northeast Ohio law enforcement officers which covered safety concerns and budgetary constraints
Public Affairs Director
Jan 2007 - Feb 2009
Ohio Treasurer's Office
- Served as the primary contact person for programs and resources developed for small businesses, senior citizens, veterans & law enforcement groups
- Managed a city-wide project with 40 Community Development Corporations and nonprofits that displayed and distributed consumer protection literature
- Briefed supervisors and management about ongoing activities regarding local business, law enforcement and civic groups
- Partnered with consumer protection agencies such as the Better Business Bureau & Federal Trade Commission to offer consumer protection training