Business Analyst with robust analytical skills and proven track record in driving impactful decisions. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently delivers results. Expertise in data analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement, coupled with keen ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Reliable and goal-oriented with commitment to excellence in every project.
Supported the business in development and scheduling of all reports utilized by the Health Services Department
Worked with a team of Data Analysts & Project Managers on the development of a Microsoft Power BI Dashboard that held all operational and compliance reports for the Health Service Operations team
Led the HSO reporting team on an organizational wide system migration project from a data and reporting standpoint
Collaboratively worked with Health Service Leaders/SMEs in gathering report requirements and user stories for all active departmental HSO reports
Worked closely with the Data Transformation team, IT architects, and business systems analyst in data mapping/validation, User Acceptance Testing, and ensuring all identified release 1 reports by report stakeholders are ready for Project Genesis Go live
Reviewed and analyzed local, state, and federal rules and regulations to identify impacts to all pharmacy processes
Supported the pharmacy department in all regulatory, third party, and accreditation audits including preparation and submission of documentation
Maintain all active pharmacy department policies up to date and aligned with CMS requirements/new or revised regulatory guidance
Validated and submitted large pharmacy data sets to the Operational Risk Management team monthly to ensure audit readiness
Lead preparation efforts for all Pharmacy internal/external mock/live audits including presentation of cases to auditors
Received a Humana Star Award for successfully leading all efforts on two CMS Audits in 2019
Worked with counterparts/pharmacy stakeholders on identifying root causes and develop corrective action plans for issues found by the auditor during audits
Validated & submitted all Pharmacy Department compliance metrics to the Risk Management team monthly
Facilitated quarterly risk assessment analysis meetings with pharmacy leaders to identify any areas of improvement and/or to mitigate any identified risks/issues by the business areas
Mapped all core pharmacy operation and compliance processes using cross-functional diagrams using Visio to identify pain points and areas for process improvements to eliminate waste as well as reduce compliance risks
Worked closely with management to develop, plan, and deliver training for department associates, including creating and maintaining up-to-date training manuals, flowcharts, and desktop procedures
Supported and maintained a good rapport with business stakeholders across the enterprise, including making and responding to requests, owning, and facilitating regular meetings, and maintaining a communication plan
HEDIS Project Analyst
Humana/Quality Improvement
02.2016 - 10.2016
Managed the ART (Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug Therapy) and OMW (Osteoporosis Management in Women) HEDIS measures
Worked closely with the Quality Improvement Informatics team as well as all QI Nurses, AEs, and HEDIS Clinical Advising Pharmacists to close all RA/OMW gaps
Collaborated with the QI Director and Stars Maximization Project Manager in developing new strategies to enhance and improve our HEDIS rates for both ART/OMW measures
Provided monthly updates to the Quality Improvement/Stars team and leadership regarding current star rating status for both ART/OMW measures
Clinical Pharmacy Utilization Management Lead
Humana/Pharmacy Clinical Programs
03.2015 - 02.2016
Proficiently supervised a team of 7 pharmacy technicians and served as a SME for the Medicare Part D Clinical Review team
Conducted daily internal audits on all coverage requests received by the pharmacy operational area to ensure appropriateness and timeliness
Held weekly staff meetings to discuss any regulatory changes that impacted the business area
Worked closely with all department leads to ensure organization alignment on any regulatory or operational changes
Trained/Coached new and current pharmacy department associates
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