Cierra Harwart

Claims Examiner | Public & Community Health Graduate

Canada

About

I’m passionate about improving health outcomes and advancing health equity through education, prevention, and evidence-based initiatives. With a solid academic background in public and community health and hands-on experience in the medical field, I bring both knowledge and practical insight to the design, evaluation, implementation, and support of wellness, safety, and health programs. Collaborative by nature, I thrive in team environments and enjoy working with diverse stakeholders to create sustainable health solutions. I’m eager to contribute to programs that make a measurable impact.

Experience

  • Claims Examiner at Xodus Travel Services Inc.
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    Interpret eligibility for insurance coverage across the various CAA/Orion travel insurance plans. Examine submitted documentation related to trip cancellations, medical emergencies, baggage loss, travel delays, rental vehicle damage, etc. Specialized in Emergency Medical claim adjudication. Decipher documents submitted with each insurance claim to approve, partially approve, or deny claims based on findings and specific policy coverage. Determine how much reimbursement is owed, if anything, and issue payment through the appropriate channels. Explain decisions to claimants in writing or over the phone. Provide guidance on next steps or appeals. Log claim data, decisions, and correspondence in claims management systems. Follow insurance regulations and company policies to ensure fair and lawful processing. Identify possible fraud or inconsistencies among claims and investigate further if needed.

  • Optometric Assistant/Receptionist at Rana Eye Care
    Jul 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Health administration duties such as overseeing daily operations, managing billing, training staff, enhancing and addressing patient satisfaction, and handling public communication. Maintained office supplies inventory and assisted with invoice processing. Organized incoming and outgoing packages/mail. Perform preliminary tests before the eye exam (e.g., visual acuity, tonometry, autorefractor readings, pupil dilation, color vision). Conducted Visual Field and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machine. Taught patients how to put in, take out, and care for contact lenses. Responsible for sending out and following up with referrals to specialists. Ensured adherence to healthcare regulations and standards. Prepared and restocked exam rooms with essential supplies and ensured proper functioning of equipment to support timely patient care. Cleaned, sterilized, and maintained medical equipment, ensuring adherence to safety standards and infection control protocols. Disinfected high-touch surfaces and properly disposed of biohazardous materials.

  • Sales Associate at Bath & Body Works
    Aug 2021 - Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Built a satisfied customer base through engagement, uncovering needs, making product recommendations, and capturing customer phone numbers/email addresses. Supported product replenishment activities that kept the store full and abundant. Cashiering. Assisted with floor-set execution, window changes, visual representation, and marketing placement as needed.

  • Patient Services Specialist at FYidoctors
    Jun 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Assist with repair and adjustment of eyewear products. Update and organize electronic medical records. Administrative duties include booking appointments following OHIP guidelines, insurance billing, prescription printouts, and faxing referrals. Performed optical measurements on patients and entered prescription orders into labs systems accurately. Final inspection of frames and prescription lenses before being dispensed to patients. Upsell lens coatings and premium quality lenses.

  • Sales Associate at Roots
    Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 · 4 mos

    Greets and receives customers in a welcoming manner. Responds to customers’ questions and concerns. Drives sales through interacting with customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge. Serves customers by helping them select products.