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Lorena Najera

Camarillo

Summary

Business operations and healthcare insurance professional with 25+ years of experience supporting Medicare and commercial health plan operations within Elevance Health. Proven expertise in business process analysis, operational support, stakeholder collaboration, training, and resolution of complex business issues. Experienced in evaluating operational workflows, identifying process improvements, supporting technology-driven initiatives, and partnering across departments to improve business outcomes. Recognized as a subject matter expert in Medicare operations, broker support, enrollment, underwriting, and compliance.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Admin Agency Specialist

Anthem (Elevance Health)
Woodland Hills
09.2012 - Current

Anthem / Elevance Health | September 2012 – Present

  • Serve as a subject matter expert supporting brokers, agents, and internal business partners for Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Part D, and DSNP products.
  • Analyze and resolve complex enrollment, commission, claims, authorization, and operational issues impacting brokers and members.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate business challenges, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
  • Train, mentor, and onboard new associates on systems, workflows, compliance requirements, and operational procedures.
  • Conduct call audits and provide performance feedback to improve service quality, productivity, and operational effectiveness.
  • Research claims payments, denials, and adjustments to ensure accurate resolution and compliance with business standards.
  • Support high-volume business operations through phone, chat, and written communications while maintaining quality and productivity goals.
  • Identify recurring operational issues and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and customer experience.
  • Assist agents with certification, licensing, appointment, and compliance requirements.
  • Utilize Salesforce, Genesys Cloud, Pulse, BPM, Medisys, and enterprise systems to support business operations and service delivery.

Membership Representative Underwriting Specialist

Anthem (Elevance Health)
Newbury Park
01.2000 - 07.2012
  • Performed medical underwriting reviews and enrollment analysis for health insurance applications.
  • Evaluated eligibility and enrollment data to ensure compliance with business requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Resolved enrollment discrepancies, billing issues, premium reconciliations, and system-related processing errors to ensure accurate member records.
  • Maintained membership records and ensured data integrity across multiple systems.
  • Analyzed member and enrollment data to facilitate accurate processing and informed operational decisions.
  • Analyzed member and enrollment data to support accurate processing and operational decision-making.
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and certification testing for system enhancements and operational changes.
  • Beacon and Compass implementation support and business readiness activities.
  • Development of operational desktop procedures, workflow documentation, and training guides.
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Medicare broker support operations and enrollment processes.
  • Collaborated with business, operations, compliance, and technology teams to streamline processes and enhance service delivery.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Ventura College
Ventura, CA

Skills

CORE COMPETENCIES

Business Analysis Process Improvement Operational Readiness Cross-Functional Collaboration Requirements Gathering Workflow Optimization Root Cause Analysis Medicare Operations Business Operations Stakeholder Management Training & Development Problem Resolution Project Support Salesforce Genesys Cloud Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Healthcare Administration

PROJECTS & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and certification testing for system enhancements and operational changes
  • Beacon and Compass implementation support and business readiness activities
  • Development of operational desktop procedures, workflow documentation, and training guides
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Medicare broker support operations and enrollment processes
  • Collaborated with business, operations, compliance, and technology teams to streamline processes and enhance service delivery

Systems

  • Genesys Cloud
  • Salesforce
  • Mainframe
  • Medisys
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • BPM
  • CCB / Pulse
  • Content Framework
  • Filenet

Timeline

Admin Agency Specialist

Anthem (Elevance Health)
09.2012 - Current

Membership Representative Underwriting Specialist

Anthem (Elevance Health)
01.2000 - 07.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Ventura College
Lorena Najera