Experienced with strategic planning and project management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst Director/Teacher
Preston County Youth Center
03.2024 - Current
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Medical Insurance Biller
Playworks Child Development Center
11.2015 - 03.2024
Boosted customer satisfaction through professional handling of patient inquiries regarding billing matters and insurance coverage.
Contributed to company growth by accurately analyzing trends in denial rates, payer mix, and other key performance indicators relevant to revenue cycle management.
Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
Analyzed complex Explanation of Benefits forms to verify correct billing of insurance carriers.
Liaised between patients, insurance companies, and billing office.
Prepared billing statements for patients and verified correct diagnostic coding.
Prepared detailed monthly reports highlighting key metrics such as collections ratio, days in accounts receivable, and percentage of aged accounts for management review.
Reduced claim denials by effectively communicating with healthcare providers to obtain necessary documentation and information.
Medical Authorization Specialist
HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness
08.2014 - 11.2015
Optimized workflow processes through effective communication between departments regarding authorization needs and statuses.
Supported clinical staff by providing timely updates on the status of prior authorizations for various services.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to obtain necessary documentation for prior authorization requests.
Contributed to team goals by consistently meeting or exceeding individual productivity targets for processing authorization requests.
Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations, safeguarding sensitive patient information during the authorization process.
Demonstrated adaptability with changing insurance requirements, maintaining up-to-date knowledge through continuous education efforts.
Resolved discrepancies with client applications to verify eligibility.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
West Virginia Business College
Clarksburg, WV
05-1993
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Shinnston, WV
05-1992
Skills
Relationship building
Strategic planning
Verbal and written communication
Decision-making
People management
Certification
CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Asst Director/Teacher
Preston County Youth Center
03.2024 - Current
Medical Insurance Biller
Playworks Child Development Center
11.2015 - 03.2024
Medical Authorization Specialist
HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness
08.2014 - 11.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
West Virginia Business College
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
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