Brandy Woodbury
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dedicated and technically skilled business professional with a versatile administrative skill set developed through progressively increasing experience in healthcare operations. Excel in resolving challenges with innovative solutions, systems and process improvements proven to increase efficiency, customer satisfaction and the bottom line.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
System Integration Director
University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2012 - Current
- Remained composed and professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and individuals to achieve objectives.
- Oversee coding and charge capture processes for over $130m of professional billing charges monthly.
- Reviewed workflows, operational data and forecasting to identify and capitalize on system enhancements.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss productivity and workflow opportunities.
Coding Manager
University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2007 - 07.2012
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Oversaw coding quality reviews and tracked, trended and managed coding quality performance for over 50 onsite staff.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects as scope of services increased within organization.
- Attended faculty meetings and reported on physician coding opportunities.
- Conducted AAPC coding classes for new and existing staff as professional development opportunities.
Coding Supervisor
University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2004 - 07.2007
- Performed coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines for multi-specialty academic medical center.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Trained and mentored coders to support growth, development and high-quality coding practices.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff regarding patient services.
Skills
- People Management & Development
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Expense Reduction
- Mentoring & Team building
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
- Epic Systems Software
Accomplishments
- Oversaw the expansion of professional coding services within the University of Utah from four to over 175+ FTEs.
- Lead strategic initiative to reduce denials, with a 5% reduction in six years.
- Created taskforce to support implementation of new services across clinical and revenue cycle operations.
- Retired external claims scrubbing software, saving over $250k annually.
Timeline
System Integration Director
University Of Utah
06.2012 - Current
Coding Manager
University Of Utah
07.2007 - 07.2012
Coding Supervisor
University Of Utah
03.2004 - 07.2007
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