Eligibility Specialist

Posted on: 2006-08-16

MONDESTA L. ORTIZ 80 Templeton Drive, Daleville, AL 36322 (334) 598-4046 (H) (334) 477-3242 (C) [email protected] WORK HISTORY Family Guidance Center, Dothan, AL, 1999 ? Present WTVY-FM, Dothan, AL, 1997 ? 1999 Gentle Care Chiropractic, Daleville, AL, 1996 ? 1997 Dale County Department of Human Resources, Ozark, AL, 1994 ? 1996 RELEVANT SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Twelve years administration experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to work effectively with elected officials, community leaders, educators, managers, and co-workers. Learn quickly and easily adapt to new and changing situations. Listen well and able to consult to coordinate with others. Adaptable to many client situations, highly cooperative, skilled in maintaining teamwork among customers, coworkers and supervisors. Aptitude for work with difficult people and situations. Apply well-developed time management skills to define priorities and implement activities tailored to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks successfully, take responsibilities very seriously, dependable performer. Observe and participate in annual and quarterly inventory and audits Strong organizational skills Solid overall grounding in all office procedures and equipment Strong supervisory, managerial, and secretarial skills Recognized problem-solving skills Work well with/without direct supervision Proven Record of regular promotions and increasingly more complex assignments. Excellent skills in observation and comparison Strong work ethic Excellent record keeping ability Quickly distinguish inconsistencies between product and specifications Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Managed a 250-client caseload for a Family Guidance Center Scheduled appointments and interviewed clients ­Gathered information by telephone, mail, fax, and in person from clients and made appropriate changes ­Evaluated and verified accuracy of information against standards to ensure it met appropriate guidelines Maintained current on all Alabama State policies and trained others on those policies Ensured client/regulatory files were retained within policy and training procedure manuals standards ­Prepared attendance and leave records ­Control inventory usages reducing excessive waste Responsible for contacting procurement personnel to obtain all items requests not currently in inventory. Assure the arrival of such materials to meet deadlines. ­Gathered, compiled, and input data; produced management reports using specialized data management programs Resolved most computer problems as encountered; contact appropriate experts for more complicated problems Performed duties as an Management Information Systems Assistant for a Family Guidance Center ­Reviewed and determined applicants? eligibility for childcare service financial assistance ­Notified applicants in writing of their eligibility approval or denial ­Spearheaded the creation of a new waiting list filing system that provided a more efficient process Reconciled Enrollment Attendance Verification against Trial Reimbursement Report Input all required information into database ­Received visitors and telephone calls Served as Executive Assistant to the CEO of a local radio station Typed and distributed highly confidential documentation, correspondence, and relevant reports Monitored status and schedule of the Executive Staff Associates ­Handling administrative support functions which included filing invoices and account records, and pulling files for research related to customer inquiries; completing physical inventory, oversaw the receiving of packages via delivery services Proofread, edited, and typed public service announcements for announcers to air live Performed duties as Receptionist/Chiropractic Principal Assistant Acted as liaison and facilitated communication between the physician and staff Operated modern automated office equipment to provide word processing and record management Utilized ICD-9 coding for processing medical charts ­Verified accuracy of medical insurance and coverage ­Managed payment collection for services rendered Worked as Social Worker Case Aide ­Served as liaison and facilitated communication between social workers and clients Made travel arrangements for foster children to attend court hearings and to visit with parents/relatives ­Typed memorandums and court reports and transcribed dictated material ADDITIONAL EXPERINCE Accrued one year experience as an assistant clothing store manager early in working career (Cato Fashions) Performed warehouse duties: material handler, packaging, shipping and receiving (Goody Products & Sony) RECOGNITION -Promoted from Management Information Systems Assistant to Eligibility Specialist -Received plaque for seven years dedicated service for excellent job performance -Received management recognition for ?outstanding with positive, will do attitude? -Selected to promote company?s services through professional marketing calls EDUCATION -Completed some college coursework applied toward General Business and Administration -Diploma, Dale County High School, Midland City, AL