Hi, I'm Sarah Teima, a Client Operations Specialist based in New York City with experience supporting healthcare benefit programs and managing complex member reimbursement workflows. I excel at cross-functional collaboration, CRM systems, and delivering high-quality client outcomes in fast-paced environments. My background in marketing communications and client engagement provides a strategic perspective to client success and operations roles. In my current role at Progyny HQ, I act as the primary point of contact for members navigating fertility benefit reimbursement processes, and I work with internal teams to resolve escalated cases and improve turnaround times. I maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance while handling a high-volume caseload, and I contribute to audit readiness through thorough documentation reviews.

Sarah Teima

Hi, I'm Sarah Teima, a Client Operations Specialist based in New York City with experience supporting healthcare benefit programs and managing complex member reimbursement workflows. I excel at cross-functional collaboration, CRM systems, and delivering high-quality client outcomes in fast-paced environments. My background in marketing communications and client engagement provides a strategic perspective to client success and operations roles. In my current role at Progyny HQ, I act as the primary point of contact for members navigating fertility benefit reimbursement processes, and I work with internal teams to resolve escalated cases and improve turnaround times. I maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance while handling a high-volume caseload, and I contribute to audit readiness through thorough documentation reviews.

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Hi, I’m Sarah Teima, a Client Operations Specialist based in New York City with experience supporting healthcare benefit programs and managing complex member reimbursement workflows. I excel at cross-functional collaboration, CRM systems, and delivering high-quality client outcomes in fast-paced environments. My background in marketing communications and client engagement provides a strategic perspective to client success and operations roles.

In my current role at Progyny HQ, I act as the primary point of contact for members navigating fertility benefit reimbursement processes, and I work with internal teams to resolve escalated cases and improve turnaround times. I maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance while handling a high-volume caseload, and I contribute to audit readiness through thorough documentation reviews.

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Work Experience

Client Support & Reimbursement Specialist at Progyny, Inc. – Progyny HQ
January 1, 2025 - Present
Acted as the primary point of contact for members navigating complex fertility benefit reimbursement processes and coordinated with client accountants to ensure reimbursements were delivered via payroll or check. Collaborated with internal teams to resolve escalated cases and improve turnaround time. Maintained high accuracy and compliance while managing a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced benefits environment. Conducted detailed documentation reviews to support client audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
Registration Specialist (Temp) at Public Partnerships LLC
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Registered clients for the statewide Consumer Directed Personal Assistant (CDPAP) on designated registration dates, ensuring all required documentation and information were accurately entered into CRM systems and PPL@Home platform. Delivered ongoing support to clients, answering questions, verifying eligibility, conducting background checks, and coordinating documentation completion. Supported large-scale statewide enrollment operations through high-volume client outreach and eligibility coordination.
Patient Support Specialist at Freedom Care
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Managed high volume inbound Service Center Calls dealing with Human Resources related inquiries. Input accurate data entry of sensitive information. Assisted patients and their families in planning necessary home-care shifts.
Home Health Aide at Caring Professionals
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Provided direct in-home care support, assisting patients with daily living activities, coordinating care needs, and communicating with families to ensure quality home care.
Writer | Editor | Social Media Manager at PeriodSpace.com
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Crafted and edited articles for the website to inform and engage readers about women's hygiene topics. Represented the organization at sponsored events to educate audiences about female sanitary products.
Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager (Flagship) at Victoria's Secret
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Supported visual merchandising in-store operations, trained 14 employees, managed customer interactions, inventory levels, and daily operational tasks. Updated in-store and window displays to maximize product visibility and drive sales, and identified and procured products to meet customer demands and align with market trends.
Style Guru (Intern) at College Fashionista
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Covered New York Fashion Week (NYFW) and fashion-industry events for College Fashionista. Generated editorial content that showcased current trends and influential moments in the industry.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
Associate in Advertising and Marketing Communications at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education