Shamika Blocker
About Shamika Blocker
Shamika Blocker is an Authorization Specialist with extensive experience in customer service and patient care, currently working at American Home Shield and Wright Medical in the Greater Memphis Area since 2017. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Strayer University and has previously worked in various roles within the healthcare and financial sectors.
Work at American Home Shield
Shamika Blocker has served as an Authorization Specialist at American Home Shield since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for managing the authorization process for various services and ensuring compliance with company policies. Her tenure at American Home Shield spans over seven years, during which she has contributed to the efficiency of the authorization workflow in the Greater Memphis Area.
Current Role at Wright Medical
In addition to her role at American Home Shield, Shamika Blocker has been working as a Customer Service Representative at Wright Medical since 2017. Her responsibilities include addressing customer inquiries and providing support related to medical products and services. This position complements her expertise in authorization and patient care within the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Shamika Blocker has a diverse background in healthcare roles. She worked as a Patient Account Specialist at Lincare Medical Equipment from 2014 to 2016, where she managed patient accounts and billing processes. Prior to that, she was a Patient Care Coordinator at Accredo - an Express Scripts Company from 2007 to 2013, focusing on patient support and care coordination.
Education and Expertise
Shamika Blocker studied Computer Engineering at Strayer University, earning her Bachelor's degree between 2016 and 2019. She also attended The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she studied Marketing for one year in 2000. Her educational background supports her roles in customer service and authorization within the healthcare industry.
Career History
Shamika Blocker has held various positions throughout her career. She worked as a Donor Specialist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC for nine months in 2016-2017 and as a Financial Specialist at First Tennessee Bank from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she served as a Verification/Authorization Specialist at Intrepid USA Healthcare Services for one year in 2013-2014 in Dallas, Texas.