Camilla Ripley
Grove City,OH
Summary
Dynamic Workers' Compensation Specialist and ADR Coordinator with a proven track record in navigating complex claims processes and fostering effective dispute resolution. Expertise in nonprofit leadership drives initiatives that enhance organizational efficiency and support community well-being. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks to advocate for employee rights and promote workplace safety while ensuring compliance with Ohio BWC rules and regulations. Results-oriented professional dedicated to creating positive outcomes through strategic collaboration, innovative problem-solving, and meticulous management of appeals, independent medical examinations, and legal documentation throughout the dispute resolution process.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
President, Board of Directors
Sunrise Sanctuary
01.2007 - Current
- Leading an all-volunteer large animal sanctuary in Marysville, OH.
- Oversight of strategic planning, fundraising, proficient in grant writing, and community engagement to support the care and protection of rescued farm and companion animals.
- Communication with many different individuals, companies, and businesses to obtain support for the sanctuary, ensuring financial success, and volunteer support.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Coordinator
Occupational Health Link
01.2000 - Current
- Over two decades of experience managing complex workers' compensation disputes within Ohio's Managed Care Organization (MCO) system, and medical case management.
- Duties included case management responsibilities; gathering necessary documentation for the expeditious process of the claim; including communicating with all parties, helping the injured workers, providers, attorneys and the employers navigate the elaborate protocol of the workers’ compensation system.
- Accomplished in coordinating ADR processes, facilitating scheduling of independent medical examinations (IMEs), proofreading complex medical reports, and drafting legal BWC orders, and ensuring compliance with Ohio BWC policies and Industrial Commission procedures.
- Known for clear communication, thorough documentation, time management skills, attention to detail and effective resolution strategies.
Lost Time Case Examiner
CompManagement Health Systems
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Managed lost-time workers' compensation claims from initiation to resolution.
- Responsibilities included case management with the injured workers and their physicians, employers, attorneys, and other parties to the claim.
- Duties included medical treatment authorization, payment coordination, provider communication, and return-to-work planning.
- Demonstrated strong case management and medical review skills.
Education
high school -
Watkins Memorial
Bachelor's Degree - English
The Ohio State University
Skills
- ADR and conflict resolution skills
- Workers' compensation knowledge
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Technical proficiency
- Software proficiency
- Anatomy knowledge
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Technological adeptness
- ODG
- HIPAA
- AMA Manual of Style
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
I have been the President of the Board of Directors for a large animal sanctuary, whose duties include all aspects of fundraising, grant writing, and collaborating with businesses and supporters.
Timeline
President, Board of Directors
Sunrise Sanctuary
01.2007 - Current
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Coordinator
Occupational Health Link
01.2000 - Current
Lost Time Case Examiner
CompManagement Health Systems
01.1997 - 01.2000
Bachelor's Degree - English
The Ohio State University
high school -
Watkins Memorial
Volunteer Leadership
President, Board of Directors, Sunrise Sanctuary, 01/01/07, Present, Leading an all-volunteer large animal sanctuary., Oversight of strategic planning and fundraising., Proficient in grant writing and community engagement., Communication with individuals, companies, and businesses to obtain support for the sanctuary.
Beneficial Qualities
- Good work ethic
- Loyalty
- Positivity
- Ability to get along well with others