Terri Housen
@terrihousen
Dedicated claims professional with 3+ years in healthcare insurance claims processing and resolution.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated claims associate with over three years of specialized experience processing and resolving healthcare insurance claims. I consistently verify documentation, perform eligibility and authorization checks, and collaborate with payers and providers to resolve denials and discrepancies while maintaining accurate audit-ready records.
I bring strong attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication, and proficiency with claims systems (IDX, Guidewire, Xactware), EMR, and Microsoft/Google productivity tools. I thrive in remote environments, prioritize timely follow-up, and am committed to ensuring compliance and facilitating appropriate patient care through accurate claims management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Process high volumes of insurance claims, verify documentation and coding, and collaborate with payers to resolve denials, ensuring timely resolution and compliance with payer timelines.
Resolve 40+ pharmacy benefit and insurance coverage issues daily with a 95% first-contact resolution rate and process prior authorizations/appeals with 98% accuracy to reduce claim denials and improve patient outcomes.
Claims Specialist
Omni Interactions, Inc.
Jul 2021 - Feb 2025 (3 years 7 months)
Reviewed and processed insurance claims for completeness and compliance, coordinated with payers and internal teams to resolve missing data or authorization requirements, and maintained timely claim submissions.
Remote Customer Service Representative
iQor
Aug 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Managed 60+ insurance and provider inquiries per shift, providing accurate benefit explanations and eligibility verification while meeting performance KPIs in a high-volume virtual environment.
Client Services Specialist
Via Source Solutions
Nov 2020 - Aug 2021 (9 months)
Processed Medicare Part D prior authorizations and appeals, documented 100% of member interactions to CMS standards, and resolved escalations to prevent medication delays and ensure continuity of care.
Claims Specialist
Via Source
Mar 2018 - Jul 2021 (3 years 4 months)
Investigated and resolved complex medical claims by analyzing records and billing information, collaborated with providers for documentation, and maintained high productivity while meeting quality standards.
Remote Customer Service Representative
Working Solutions
Sep 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 2 months)
Handled 70+ inbound calls daily, educated customers on services to reduce repeat calls, and maintained professionalism and efficiency in a high-pressure remote environment.
Claims Processor
Working Solutions
Aug 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 7 months)
Processed healthcare insurance claims for accuracy and compliance, verified patient information and medical documentation, and communicated with providers and policyholders to resolve discrepancies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Medical Records (certification/license)
Certification/License, Medical Records
2017 -
Medical records certification or license held since 2017; specific credential and issuing body not provided.
University of Phoenix
Associate Degree, Medical Records
Pursuing an Associate Degree in Medical Records with expected completion in November 2025.
High School Diploma
High School Diploma, General Education
1988 -
High school diploma awarded; details on institution and graduation date not provided.
Wyandotte High School
High School Diploma, General Education
Completed High School diploma at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, KS.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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