Funmi Ogunbakin
@funmiogunbakin
Healthcare customer care professional improving patient experiences through insurance, billing, and high-volume call-center support.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Customer Care Representative with 7 years of healthcare experience, consistently supporting multiple organizations by handling high-volume patient inquiries. I manage patient account needs like insurance eligibility, benefits verification, and service authorizations, while resolving billing disputes with accuracy and empathy.
I document interactions in CRM systems, assist with claims and denials (including educating patients on appeals), and guide patients through payment plans and collections. I’m also hands-on with training new employees, collaborating with clinical teams, and streamlining workflows to reduce patient wait times—always with a strong commitment to HIPAA compliance and exceptional customer service.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Care Representative
Health First Medical
Jul 2022 - Nov 2025 (3 years 4 months)
Handled patient inquiries on insurance eligibility, benefits verification, and service authorizations, while processing payments and addressing billing questions. Resolved billing disputes, supported pre-certification workflows, and helped reduce patient wait times by streamlining check-in and registration.
Managed patient intake and registration, scheduling, and insurance pre-authorization requirements to ensure complete, accurate documentation. Provided technical support for online portal access, processed co-pays and deductibles, and followed up with patients to resolve outstanding issues.
Served as a primary contact for medical billing, insurance claims, and healthcare service inquiries, including helping patients understand denials and appeal options. Documented interactions in the CRM, set up payment plans, coordinated with insurance and accounts receivable, and consistently exceeded call handling metrics.
Patient Support Specialist
Carenet Health
Aug 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 4 months)
Handled high-volume inbound and outbound calls for patient account inquiries, scheduling, and billing issues, verifying patient information and assisting with claims-related discrepancies. Maintained 90%+ customer satisfaction by providing clear benefit and billing explanations, escalating complex cases appropriately, and ensuring HIPAA-compliant interactions.
Answered patient inquiries for appointments, billing, and insurance claims while supporting front-desk check-in and check-out operations. Scheduled appointments, processed payments and payment plans, updated patient records, and coordinated with insurance to verify benefits and resolve billing discrepancies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the University of Lagos.
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