Tara Ransome
@tararansome
Experienced professional with expertise in medical claims and customer service.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced professional with a strong background in customer service, financial expertise, and medical billing. Over the years, I have honed my skills in evaluating medical records to determine claimants' eligibility, ensuring compliance and accuracy in casework. My role as a Disability Determinations Program Specialist has allowed me to mentor new trainees and collaborate with medical experts, enhancing the quality of our services.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed caseloads while providing training and feedback to improve performance. My experience as a childcare provider has further developed my organizational and multitasking abilities, allowing me to create engaging educational activities while managing financial records. I am passionate about continuous growth and am eager to contribute my skills to a dynamic team.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Disability Determinations Program Specialist
Disability Determination Services/SSA
Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Mentored and provided biweekly refresher training to trainees, offering feedback to enhance casework performance. Conducted reviews of specific case types and assisted in analyzing Federal and Internal Quality Returns to improve accuracy and compliance.
Childcare Provider/Educator and Owner
Tara Ransome's Childcare Services
Apr 2011 - Present (14 years 3 months)
Developed and implemented engaging daily and weekly educational activities for children, enhancing their learning experiences. Managed all financial records and bookkeeping tasks, maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounts.
Medical Payment Coordinator
Snelling Staffing Services
Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 6 months)
Evaluated patients' insurance coverage to determine eligibility for home health services, managing 30-50 cases daily. Coordinated with healthcare professionals and external agencies through email, fax, and phone to ensure seamless communication on new and ongoing cases.
Office Assistant Manager
Foot Clinic of Baton Rouge
Jul 2006 - Present (19 years)
Managed financial operations by performing accounts payable and receivable duties, posting payments, and reconciling ledgers effectively. Enhanced operational efficiency through timely medical claims filing, patient chart management, and scheduling appointments, while maintaining effective communication by answering multi-line phone systems.
Financial Service Representative
Regions Bank
Jul 2003 - Present (22 years)
Managed branch operations in the absence of the manager, facilitated morning sales meetings, and ensured compliance with financial regulations, contributing to a well-organized and efficient branch environment. Engaged with clients to assess needs, recommended financial services, and successfully opened various accounts and loans, consistently meeting and exceeding monthly sales quotas.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor's, Business/International Business
Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business/International Business. Studied various aspects of business operations and international trade.
Live Oak High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Obtained a High School Diploma. Completed general education requirements.
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