Kimberly Booker
About Kimberly Booker
Kimberly Booker is the Benefits Verification Team Lead at CareMetx, LLC, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in healthcare administration and insurance verification, with previous roles at HealthPRO Heritage, Palmetto Health, and Medical Services of America.
Work at CareMetx
Kimberly Booker serves as the Benefits Verification Team Lead at CareMetx, LLC since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the benefits verification process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in insurance verification tasks. Her leadership skills contribute to the effective management of her team, facilitating communication and training among team members. The position requires a deep understanding of healthcare administration and insurance processes, which Kimberly applies to enhance operational performance.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before joining CareMetx, Kimberly held several positions in the healthcare sector. She worked as an Insurance Verification Billing Assistant Editor at HealthPRO Heritage for three months in 2019. Prior to that, she was a Medicaid Representative at Palmetto Health from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Medicaid Reimbursement Specialist at Medical Services of America from 2011 to 2013. These roles provided her with extensive experience in insurance verification and Medicaid processes.
Educational Background
Kimberly Booker studied at South University in South Carolina, where she earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Accounting from 2000 to 2002. She later attended Phoenix University in South Carolina, achieving a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from 2011 to 2014. Her educational background equips her with the foundational knowledge necessary for her roles in healthcare administration and benefits verification.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Kimberly possesses advanced skills in Excel, which she utilizes for complex data analysis, including Vlook-ups and pivot tables. These skills are essential for her work in medical billing and insurance verification. She also has experience in managing and reporting using Oracle Database and JJMS Database, showcasing her strong database management capabilities. Additionally, she played a key role in the migration process from ICD 9 to ICD 10, demonstrating her ability to adapt to significant industry changes.
Leadership and Training Abilities
In her current role, Kimberly demonstrates strong presentation and training skills, which are critical for leading her team effectively. Her ability to communicate complex information clearly ensures that team members are well-informed and capable of performing their tasks efficiently. This skill set is vital for knowledge transfer within her team and contributes to the overall success of the benefits verification process.