Experienced professional healthcare administrator with a strong background in human resources, risk management, internal audit, managed care, records management, case management, and quality assurance. Excellent analytical skills and effective communication with diverse clients and personnel. Efficiently manages multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment. Thrives under minimal supervision and consistently delivers high-quality results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Fulfillment (Seasonal)
Amazon
09.2024 - Current
Receive and put away inventory
Get customer orders ready and pack them up
Load boxes into trucks for shipment
Use scanners to read bar codes on products
View prompts on screens and follow the direction for some tasks
Troubleshoot problems
Ensure product meets quality requirements
Remote Scorer (Seasonal)
Pearson
06.2022 - 05.2024
Evaluated student responses to open-ended questions in a reliable manner and scored according to customer supplied scoring guide
Successfully internalized training and customer scoring guide
Passed qualifying test before scoring
Put aside personal biases and applied scoring guide according to customer requirements
Committed to working the required number of hours each week for the duration of the project
Met rate and quality management standards established for project
Medical Service Coordinator
Optum - United Health Group
01.2020 - 05.2022
Managed the Privacy Inbox to ensure compliance of PHI/HIPPA
Investigate and research breaches and other complex issues across multiple databases; works with support resources to resolve customer issues and escalated issues
Answer incoming phone calls from customers and identify the type of assistance required
Ask appropriate questions and listen actively to identify specific concerns while documenting required information in computer systems
Contacts care providers (doctor’s offices) on behalf of the veteran to assist with appointment scheduling or connections with internal specialists for assistance when needed
Assist customers in navigating UnitedHealth Group websites
Auditor
State of Texas
10.2017 - 12.2019
Performs audit work in the Internal Audit Division
Facilitates client interviews to provide, exchange, verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve complaints
Obtains background information relevant to scope of audit and participates in interviews with clients to mitigate risk and establish internal controls related to audit objectives and scope of work to be performed
Performs risk assessments for various program areas, identifying potential vulnerabilities for fraud, waste and abuse
Documents, prepares and reviews working papers and audit report findings
Reports audit findings and made recommendations as appropriate to Audit management and to other stakeholders
Participates in developing and executing IAD's human resources strategic planning
Evaluates and assesses effectiveness of recruiting strategies to improve talent acquisition efforts as necessary
Provider Data Management Specialist
Centene
12.2014 - 12.2016
Enrolled, updated, and coordinated provider data between the managed care health plan and external delegated credentialed groups
Corresponded and resolved problems for Delegates regarding physician changes within company network
Researched and resolved claim issues related to data discrepancies within company database and provider directory
Updated and maintained provider participation within Medicaid/Medicare products
Act as liaison and work closely with the contracting and credentialing departments to ensure data integrity
Responsible for retrieving and analyzing monthly deliverables from Delegates
Patient Resource Specialist
American Cancer Society
10.2013 - 12.2014
Supported patients in completing treatment by removing barriers to treatment and connecting them to local and national cancer-related initiatives using approved programs and services
Coordinated transportation, lodging and support programs to ensure patient treatment
Counseled and served as an advocate for patients regarding insurance benefits and recommended alternative sources of payment and/or financial assistance when appropriate
Assisted management as needed with recruitment, screening and training of volunteers
Collaborated with managers regularly to gauge recruitment needs and maximize the effectiveness of the recruiting process
Participated in program evaluations and recommendations
Identified and supported opportunities for process improvement
Release of Information Specialist Lead
CIOX Health
04.2012 - 10.2013
Provided general direction to Release of Information Specialist team in accordance of work queues and work processes
Collaborated with management to conduct interviews with potential new hires
Assisted in employee training and development
Coach, facilitate, solved problems, and participated in the work of the team
Followed and reinforced Federal, State, and Local laws pertaining to patient privacy policies
Addressed physician and other provider concerns/ questions relating to medical record completion
Traveled to various Seton medical facilities to perform ROI
Provided plain or certified copies of records upon request ensuring that appropriate consents, subpoena and other medical record forms were complete upon request for a copy of medical record
Documented the sealing or destruction of records as mandated by establishing procedures
Obtained demographic, insurance, and financial information from patient or guarantor
Sr. Staff Assistant
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
06.2007 - 06.2010
Facilitated and supported physicians with weekly Peer Review visits within the Quality department
Assisted the Infection Control department with reporting communicable diseases and other patient information to the Public Health Department
Participate in the development of reporting and data outcome reports
Performed hand hygiene audits and investigations
Able to read and comprehend medical terminology
Supported the Accreditation Regulation & Licensing department with logistics during hospital audits and surveys with CMS and JCAHO
Collected and maintained inventory of office equipment and supplies; researched, priced and purchased office furniture
Coordinated bi-monthly Infection Control committee meetings; compiled, transcribed and distributed meeting minutes
Documented, investigated and resolved formal and informal complaints, risk management and sentinel events related to quality-of-care issues