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Donna Tanking

Kearney

Summary

Diligent Account Manager with solid background in managing client relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction. Proven track record of driving revenue growth through strategic account management and cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrated ability to analyze client needs and deliver tailored solutions, enhancing both client retention and business outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Benefit Guidance and Outreach Navigator

GEHA
09.2020 - Current

Advised clients on benefits options, ensuring alignment with individual needs and company policies.

  • Set up wellness events and educational events nationwide for GEHA promotion: from start to finish
  • One on One consultations with clients using Zoom, Teams and other virtual platforms
  • Identify potential sales opportunities while assisting customers, driving revenue growth through cross-selling techniques.
  • Serves as escalation point for complex or challenging cases requiring specialized attention and problem solving abilities, resolves conflict between customers, vendors, and employees though effective negotiation tactics.
  • Serves as main resource for overall team for coaching and appropriate benefit guidelines.
  • Maintains strong understanding of all GEHA health and dental benefits and services.
  • Prepare slide presentation on current medical and dental plans and provides up to 10 weekly presentations virtually to vendors.
  • Educates new hires and current members on most efficient medical and dental plans for their current needs.
  • Top Sales Representative since Onset of department.
  • Assisted in navigation planning and route optimization for various projects

Lead Patient Registration

St Luke's Health Systems
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Verification of insurance
  • Follow up on patient accounts
  • Scheduling appointments, surgery and testing
  • Pre-Authorizations
  • Served as primary point of contact for facilitating operation and administrative inquiries.
  • Assisting and following CMS Guidelines increased St. Luke's Stats by 80% compliance on insurance claim processing to provide expedited revenue.

Sr Lead Patient Registration Representative

University of Kansas Medical Center
09.2014 - 08.2019
  • Trained new team members on registration procedures, promoting knowledge sharing and operational efficiency.
  • Implemented electronic health record systems, improving accuracy of patient information and accessibility for clinical staff.
  • Monitored registration metrics to identify areas for improvement, leading initiatives that enhanced departmental performance.
  • Served as a liaison between patients and insurance providers, clarifying coverage details to minimize confusion during registration.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in handling high-volume periods while maintaining a calm demeanor, resulting in efficient service delivery during peak hours.
  • Increased staff productivity through training on registration software, best practices, and proper documentation techniques.

Education

Certification in Medical Coding - Medical Coding

North Kansas City Medical Coding
North Kansas City, MO

Medical Assistant Certification -

Blue Springs Medical Assistant School
Blue Springs, MO

Skills

  • Account management-Currently handle new prospects, vendors on a management level
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Top sales achievements over three years
  • Engaging virtual and in-person presentations
  • One-on-one sales strategy
  • Collaborative B2B team engagement

Timeline

Sr Benefit Guidance and Outreach Navigator

GEHA
09.2020 - Current

Lead Patient Registration

St Luke's Health Systems
06.2018 - 06.2020

Sr Lead Patient Registration Representative

University of Kansas Medical Center
09.2014 - 08.2019

Certification in Medical Coding - Medical Coding

North Kansas City Medical Coding

Medical Assistant Certification -

Blue Springs Medical Assistant School
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