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Sandy Thompson

Lancaster

Summary

Hardworking childcare professional experienced in teaching early learning lessons, supervising children and maintaining tidy work areas. Familiar with needs of children from infancy to early elementary ages. Certified in CPR and First Aid. Dedicated Customer Service Specialist providing skills to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced working environment. Successfully works as part of team to reach personal and business goals. Known for successfully handling escalated customer support issues.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Provider

California State University, Los Angeles
Lancaster
03.2013 - Current
  • Monitored children's progress through ongoing assessments of their abilities and interests.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress or any other concerns related to childcare services provided.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.

Grievance Appeals Specialist

Kaiser Permanente
Lancaster
05.2000 - 05.2015
  • Reviewed, evaluated, and determined the validity of employee grievances and appeals.

. Gathers pertinent and relevant information from the member and/or provider regarding the grievance/appeal, determines the appropriate resolution of the grievance/appeal per standard policies and procedures; and notifies the appropriate parties of the resolution and ensuring that all internal processes are completed to resolve the issue.
3. Composes written correspondence to members in accordance to plan policy and CMS Guidelines.
4. Conducts non-biased,

  • Coordinated meetings with affected parties to discuss grievance issues.
  • Provided guidance and advice on labor relations policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Claims Customer Service Representative

Antelope Valley Community Clinic
Lancaster
02.1996 - 05.2000
  • Provided customer service to clients regarding their insurance claims inquiries.
  • Monitored incoming calls for volume levels during peak periods in order to ensure that calls were answered promptly.
  • Gathered and analyzed information from customers, evaluated claim eligibility, and completed necessary paperwork for processing.
  • Assisted customers with the completion of forms related to their insurance policies or claims process.

· Research problem claims accounts, reverse and reprocess as necessary.

· Responsible to help work special projects with respect to overpayments.

· Summarize claims in excess of authority and submit to manager for approval.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

Mission College
Sylmar, CA

Skills

  • Child development
  • Early childhood education
  • Customer service
  • Claims processing
  • Grievance resolution
  • Written communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Data analysis
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)

Timeline

Childcare Provider

California State University, Los Angeles
03.2013 - Current

Grievance Appeals Specialist

Kaiser Permanente
05.2000 - 05.2015

Claims Customer Service Representative

Antelope Valley Community Clinic
02.1996 - 05.2000

Associate of Arts - Business

Mission College
Sandy Thompson