Shaniqua Noelle Cocks
*** ******** ******, *** **, New York, NY 10025
Home: 646-***-**** Mobile: 646-***-****
adr448@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Medical Assistant, Medical Recordkeeping, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Computer Proficiency, Extraordinary Customer Service Skills, Microsoft Office suite
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
Kaplan Financial, 2011, LICENSED HEALTH/ACCIDENT INSURANCE
EDUCATION:
Marymount College of Fordham University, 2000-2002, studied Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science
EXPERIENCE:
Self Employed Summer 1999 – Present
PRIVATE ACADEMIC TUTOR
Offered academic & homeschooling services to elementary/high school students who struggle in Science, Math, Language Arts, History and Spanish
Worked one on one with students/parents in order for them to utilize resources to boost academic performance
Produced customized exams to strengthen levels of problem solving and analytical skills
Aegis Communications LLC August 2011 – February 2014
TELESALES HEALTH INSURANCE AGENT / SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT
Reviewed enrollment applications for completeness and performed an initial review of eligibility for Medicaid/LIS recipients & Medicare recipients
Provided thorough customer service for the United Health Care Medicare Advantage campaign and Dual completes
Coordinated input from various sources that supported the enrollment, reconciliation and billing functions.
Managed heavy inbound/outbound calling with programs: CITRIX, GPS, and VCC /AVAYA phone systems
Helped train new recruits about Medicare topics, NY state Medicaid compliance, regulations & computer systems
Maintained extensive knowledge of Insurance guide lines, Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment Periods, NY State Medicaid and CMS Plan Communications Guide
Updated member records with changes relating to their enrollment which may include: Low Income Subsidy (LIS) updates, Medicaid updates, demographic updates, and effective/disenrollment changes.
COM Force Staffing May 2004 – April 2006
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST
Handled medical insurance billing and coding
Performed electrocardiograms
Scheduled appointments using Medical Manager software
Verified insurance, co-pays, referrals, recertification and procedures
Coordinated client and interoffice files and paperwork
Managed multi-line phone system
Primary Care Physicians June 2003 – April 2004
MEDICAL ASSISTANT & FRONT DESK SECRETARY
Educated clients about insurance information and options
Provided a patient satisfaction-oriented environment
Handled Medical billing and coding utilizing MEDISOFT
Stocked medical and pharmaceutical supplies
Sterilized surgical equipment
Coordinated computerized patient files
Handled internet research on medical breakthroughs
Performed and hooked up PFT exams, holter monitors, glucometry readings, vital signs and EKGs
Met and greeted clients