Business analyst with over 10 years of in healthcare field, business process, business requirements, claims analysis, and system testing.
Key achievements: Collaborated with vendor and state to to cut claims 12.5% of that were suspending.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Technology Senior Consultant
NTT Data Services
04.2021 - Current
Collect, understand, and transmit the business requirements for the project, and translate these into functional specifications
Serve as liaison between the State business owner and technical stakeholders
Research and provide recommendations to the Medicaid client on data quality issues, business problems/decisions
Interface with State staff and vendors; ensure State staff and vendors share a mutual understanding of requirements and desired outcomes
Verify and assess vendor compliance with project level requirements
Support business solution software and analyzing business operations within MMIS
Provide the link between the customer, development team, and any third-party regarding software functionality, throughout the development lifecycle
Document client’s requirements as Software Requirement Specification and for sign-off by the client
Interact with the software engineering team to develop the software solution required by the client
Manage client calls, requirement gathering, and analyzing Medicaid project requirements
Comprehend client needs, determine solutions, and engage in proposals
Use JIRA to track system changes (CSR)
Analyze claims data to identify trends, gaps, and inconsistencies
Lead Medicaid claims area tester; Develop and execute test cases; Assign and oversee testing tasks for projects of varying sizes.
Professional Business Analyst
Gainwell Technologies
04.2017 - 04.2021
Develop strategic plans and design business processes, providing suggestions to improve and strengthen the Medicaid business operations
Analyze, process, and identify test defects and recommend appropriate solutions for various issues
Assisted in the successful and timely delivery of complex and ambiguous projects; supervised software deployments and UAT Testing with the client; meticulously deployed builds
Critically analyzed business requirements to create Claims area Test Plan/Scripts; imported and exported Test Cases
Mitigated risks and performed bug repairs to facilitate seamless processes and enhance the IT framework
Support and manage change order implementations within Medicaid MMIS
Develop test scenarios for verifying the integration of client requirements into the system design during business application testing
Routinely consulted with developers and product owners to update product features and intended functionality
Supported communication efforts to foster a progressive environment - served as a catalyst for positive change
Develop visualization, user experience, and configuration elements of solution design.
Supervisor, Enrollment
Centene Corporation
01.2017 - 04.2017
Review and oversaw the workflows and processes for entering and maintaining enrollment information in the appropriate systems
Develop, implement, and maintain production and quality standards for the enrollment team
Monitor relevant enrollment dashboards to demonstrate current activity
Coordinate and resolve any reporting or systems issues with Corporate IT
Investigate and resolve complex enrollment and data issues and determine downstream impacts
Monitor, escalate, and complex enrollment issues due to processes and recommend improvements for automation to reduce errors
Generate internal ad-hoc reports and analysis as needed
Partner with department leads on operational enhancement opportunities.
Member Relationship Liaison
Centene Corporation
11.2015 - 12.2016
Utilize multiple systems to investigate escalated inquiries on Members and follow the member experience from beginning to resolution
Perform prompt and accurate end-to-end resolutions of HICS (Health Insurance Casework System) cases submitted by the Health Insurance Marketplace under CMS guidance
Manage resolution of activities in CRM, including HICS from CMS according to defined turnaround times
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve complaints and document issue and resolution in CRM
Recommend workflows and policy because of Member feedback and escalation data analysis
Work cross functionally with internal departments regarding client needs and requests, work procedures, gaps in policy, and other elements of supporting assigned clients and conduct member, provider and health plan telephonic education as needed
Place outbound calls to collect premium payments for pre-enrolled members
Provide prompt and reliable support to colleagues in troubleshooting and resolving both routine and complex data issues, ensuring timely completion of tasks
Research and identify any processing inaccuracies in claim payments and route to the appropriate site operations team for claim adjustment
Research and resolve enrollment and billing issues
Project Lead
Business Analyst I
Centene Corporation
11.2014 - 11.2015
Support business initiatives through data analysis, identification of implementation barriers and user acceptance testing of new systems
Identify and analyze user requirements procedures, and problems to improve existing processes
Update records from 834 files in Softheon and relay to all downstream systems
Develop instructional templates, work processes, call flows and process flows, and to aid in the development of training materials and facilitation of courses and distribute guidelines to increase productivity
Develop and communicate change management information
Perform detailed analysis on assigned projects, recommend potential business solutions, and assist with implementation
Guide and mentor new employees through policies and procedures
Investigate and resolve data issues and questions regarding member eligibility and enrollment records
Analyzed error queue data to identify trends and improve enrollment file processing in member management systems
Implement efficient methods to reduce file errors and improve data quality
Diagnose problems and identify opportunities for process redesign and improvement
Partner with stakeholder groups across the organization to ensure business and technology alignment
Project Lead and Subject Matter Expert
Enrollment Processor II
Centene Corporation
09.2013 - 11.2014
Respond to internal/external inquiries regarding Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment
Assist members with navigation in the member public and secure sites
Perform PCP auto-assignment/ member outreach process
Work in-bound 834 queues to resolve/ redirect errors and exceptions
Place outbound calls to collect premium payments for pre-enrolled members
Answer inbound calls from pre-members and members to collect premium payments and respond to inquiries
Document all activities for quality and metrics reporting through the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application
Research and identify any processing inaccuracies in claim payments and route to the appropriate site operations team for claim adjustment
Assist members and/or providers regarding website registration and navigation
Subject Matter Expert
Education
BA in Management – Human Resources -
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
AAS in Business and Accounting -
University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR
Skills
Business Planning
Data Analytics
Scalability planning
Productivity Improvement
Teamwork mindset
Business Analysis
Additionalinformation
Communications Skills (listening, verbal, written), Annual HIPAA Training, Expert in Microsoft Office Tools, Analytical/Research Skills
Director - Cloud & Infrastructure Services at NTT DATA Services (Previously NTT/Netmagic)Director - Cloud & Infrastructure Services at NTT DATA Services (Previously NTT/Netmagic)