Responsible for participating in continuous improvement efforts as directed
Complete total quality improvement projects aligned with business strategies
Analyze improvement programs and potential results
Assist with the maintenance of performance metrics to measure program success
Responsible for monitoring and directing improved quality of audit team
Participates in discussion and collaboration with Quality Manager and Production Supervisor/Manager to drive process improvements for production
Monitoring and directing continuous improvement efforts with Operations
Lead team calibration meetings as directed by the Quality Manager
Problem solves issues to determine the root cause
Contact appropriate personnel when needed and recommend solutions to leadership
Complete other tasks as delegated from Quality Manager
Liaison between audit team and management
Responsible for creating audit projects
Responsible for maintaining the audit mailbox which includes answering general SOP questions from management and auditors
Develop Training Module
Calibrate with audits and management over quality issues.
Quality Auditor-Third Party Ops
Laboratory Corporation of America
Burlington, NC
Identify, document and distribute audit observations and issue audit reports to employees and management to help maintain quality within our billing procedures
Review, submit and track corrective action plans for processing denials within Third Party Billing to improve overall quality and accuracy
Perform Quality Audits on Project Specialist macros for processing and submit corrective actions
Perform Quality Audit training to new Auditors on all Third Party Billing departments we currently audit
Shared billing knowledge with RevFinder/Change Healthcare’s Business Development Manager, LabCorp’s Analyst and Management to determine whether CHC is providing us with the best and most accurate patient insurance information for billing.
Medicare, Medicaid, Medicaid HMO and Managed Care Operations Specialist
Laboratory Corp Of America
Research and process denials from all Third Party carriers in order to implement the proper billing processes to increase revenue and reduce inventory
Use and develop TurnStyle macros to help streamline operating processes
Work Projects to help create new Workflow SOPs resulting in an increase in productivity and revenue
Assist with Special Projects inside and outside the Medicare Department as required due to backlog, including Pre-Pay, N Status, Other Miscellaneous, Duplicate Denials, Filters and RFR PI63
Work directly with Analysts and Insurance carriers to research and problem solve denial issues to help lower DSO and increase A/R monies received
Access carrier websites for additional information regarding claims/denials
Maintain website addresses, users and passwords for multiple departments to use
Train new employees and act as a strong Team Player that employees can come to when the Supervisor is unavailable.
Collections and CSSR (Patient Services)
Dealt extensively with outside collection agencies such as Equifax and Trans Union to assure proper payment from patients and account removals from credit reports
Researched and processed bankruptcies, unidentified cash reports and patient collection accounts
Trained on-site representatives from outside collection agencies to assure proper procedures and guidelines were followed in negotiating payments on patient collection accounts
Researched and processed patient calls and correspondence
At times processing credit card payments, posting credit/debit adjustments and filing insurance
Maintained production, cash and inventory logs upon Supervisor’s absence.
Education
General Clerk and Law Enforcement Training -
Governmental Career Development Program
01.2010
Associates of Business Administration -
Alamance Community College
01.2003
Skills
Data Analysis
Process Optimization
Training Leadership
Relationship Building
Customer Service
Email Communications
People Leadership
Quality Reporting
Conflict Resolution
Operations Management
Change ManagemenT
Document Research
Qualifications Summary
Research / Analysis / Quality Audits
Customer Service / Collections
Oral / Written Communications
Workflow / Developing SOP’S
Training Leader
Queries in MS Access
TurnStyle / Macros / SAS
Knowledge / Experience of LEAN
Knowledge of DSO, Bad Debt and Cash goals
Professional Development
Third Party Billing Training, Third Party Cash Posting and Explanation of Benefits Training including Denials and Adjustments
Group Greatness, Who Moved My Cheese?, Get Paid 1 and 2
Civility in the Workplace, Yes We Can and FISH
Career Management in Billing Operations and Strength Finder
LEAN
Accomplishments
· DRIVE 2011 Graduate
· Multiple Employee of the Month Awards and POP Winner
· Develop Training Module for Audit Department
Timeline
Process Improvement Analyst – Quality Team
Laboratory Corporation of America 1996-Present
Quality Auditor-Third Party Ops
Laboratory Corporation of America
Medicare, Medicaid, Medicaid HMO and Managed Care Operations Specialist
Spearheaded initiatives for process improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
Assessed performance metrics and KPIs to pinpoint areas for improvement and executed strategic solutions.
Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
Analyzed workflow processes to identify areas for improvement within the operation.
Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and quality standards.
Oversaw staffing requirements through recruitment, onboarding, and training, implementing disciplinary action as necessary.
Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Enhanced morale and management communication through employee recognition initiatives and commitment to open door policy.
Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
Orchestrated team assignments, defining priorities and targets.
Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships. at Amazon SSD Last MileSpearheaded initiatives for process improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
Assessed performance metrics and KPIs to pinpoint areas for improvement and executed strategic solutions.
Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
Analyzed workflow processes to identify areas for improvement within the operation.
Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and quality standards.
Oversaw staffing requirements through recruitment, onboarding, and training, implementing disciplinary action as necessary.
Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Enhanced morale and management communication through employee recognition initiatives and commitment to open door policy.
Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
Orchestrated team assignments, defining priorities and targets.
Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships. at Amazon SSD Last Mile
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<li>Facilitated <strong>Agile ceremonies</strong> (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) to ensure seamless collaboration, and drive continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Fostered a collaborative and <strong>self-organizing team</strong> environment by facilitating problem-solving and decision-making discussions.</li>
<li>Proactively identified and <strong>resolved impediments</strong> to maintain sprint flow, and <strong>maximize team efficiency</strong>.</li>
<li>Managed <strong>product backlog refinement</strong>, working closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure prioritized and well-defined user stories.</li>
<li>Monitored and reported <strong>Agile metrics</strong> such as velocity, burndown charts, and cycle time to assess team performance and drive process enhancements.</li>
<li>Owned release management, coordinating between developers, testers, and business stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality deliveries.</li>
<li>Worked closely with cross-functional teams to resolve dependencies and ensure timely releases, resulting in a <strong>50% increase in positive stakeholder feedback, and a 20% reduction in customer complaints.</strong></li>
<li>Mentored beginners on Agile best practices, contributing to a high-performing team culture.</li>
<li>Performed functional, UI, regression, smoke, performance, load, security, compatibility, and usability testing, and <strong>delivered quality software</strong> to customers.</li>
<li>Handled customer-reported issues related to live applications, ensuring prompt resolution, and <strong>minimizing downtime</strong>.</li>
<li>Requirement gathering, documentation, communication, team building, quality control.</li>
</ul> at Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Ltd.<ul>
<li>Facilitated <strong>Agile ceremonies</strong> (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) to ensure seamless collaboration, and drive continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Fostered a collaborative and <strong>self-organizing team</strong> environment by facilitating problem-solving and decision-making discussions.</li>
<li>Proactively identified and <strong>resolved impediments</strong> to maintain sprint flow, and <strong>maximize team efficiency</strong>.</li>
<li>Managed <strong>product backlog refinement</strong>, working closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure prioritized and well-defined user stories.</li>
<li>Monitored and reported <strong>Agile metrics</strong> such as velocity, burndown charts, and cycle time to assess team performance and drive process enhancements.</li>
<li>Owned release management, coordinating between developers, testers, and business stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality deliveries.</li>
<li>Worked closely with cross-functional teams to resolve dependencies and ensure timely releases, resulting in a <strong>50% increase in positive stakeholder feedback, and a 20% reduction in customer complaints.</strong></li>
<li>Mentored beginners on Agile best practices, contributing to a high-performing team culture.</li>
<li>Performed functional, UI, regression, smoke, performance, load, security, compatibility, and usability testing, and <strong>delivered quality software</strong> to customers.</li>
<li>Handled customer-reported issues related to live applications, ensuring prompt resolution, and <strong>minimizing downtime</strong>.</li>
<li>Requirement gathering, documentation, communication, team building, quality control.</li>
</ul> at Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Ltd.