CATHERINE BERARDI
St Petersburg,FL
Summary
Highly collaborative and goal-oriented Information Specialist with over 6 years of experience in systems and data exchange implementation. Solid background with companies focusing on efficient digital integration and technology capabilities to maximize transparency and accuracy with innovative solutions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Information Specialist
Ciox -A Datavant Company/ Health Information Specialist
FL
02.2017 - Current
- Provide client support for new and current software applications for assigned Sites
- Introduce and encourage use of new digital data exchange products to existing clients including Providers, Insurance Carriers/ Payers, Legal Counsel and specific Government Programs
- Responsible for individual assigned client Chart Review uploads, Data Retrieval and Risk Adjustment solutions
- Efficiently navigate multiple and complex systems and introduce interoperable solutions to assigned clients
- Build and support successful client relationships through proven and consistent reliability with assigned Site Directors
- Provide Payers with real time risk adjustment data retrieval and digital exchange of comprehensive sets to produce higher yields at lower costs
- Exceeding quarterly performance goals –134% YTD
- Generate daily and weekly reports to follow and measure critical priorities and track ongoing team progress
- Chosen for round table meetings with company VPs to provide feedback for my retention and increased client volume based on my rising profit margins.
Director Business Development, Laboratory Services
Biostat Consultants LLC
07.2014 - 12.2017
- Represent and promote diagnostic testing including new assay platforms for UTI polymicrobial testing identification and recently patented Toxicology/ DNA testing with newly awarded CPT codes
- Independent contractor for specialty diagnostic laboratory testing services
- Promote and sell various laboratory services to physician offices, clinics and hospitals
- Research, comprehend and adhere to Federal/State laws associated with Stark, Anti-Kickback, FDA Premarket Approval, CLIA Licensing, HIPAA, and CMS regulatory agencies to eliminate risk to company and clients
- Managed accounts including onboarding and training for new sites, coordination of lab services, test kits and supplies.
Medical Sales Representative, Licensed CME Laser Technologist
Aarme Institute
01.2009 - 07.2014
- Sales consisting of patient education for medical procedures and professional education to Medical Offices for patient solutions
- Cultivated relationships with medical and pharmaceutical distributors to leverage new business
- Excelled in efforts to meet sales quotas and new patient accounts
- Performed non-ablative medical laser procedures including Vascular therapies, Fraxel and ND-Yag Laser Rejuvenation treatments (Supervising physicians -Dr
- Madison Buckley and Dr Holly Barbour
- Proficient in medical software, billing, patient consultation and scheduling.
Regional Sales Executive, Eastern US Territory
New Century Finance Corporation
09.2000 - 03.2008
- Developed and maintained lead generation of new clientele to grow company revenue and provide exclusive financial services to Mortgage Lenders and Brokers
- Achieved a 26% increase in annual production of 24 million in 2005 to over 30 million in 2006
- Ranked #8 in regional sales volume for the Eastern US Territory - 2005
- Executed and reviewed market analysis to determine new areas for business opportunities and growth
- Mentored and trained new hire associates on consumer credit and income analysis, pre-underwriting documentation and closing skills.
Education
State Board Certified Medical Laser Electrologist - Medical Laser
Tampa Laser Institute
Tampa, FL08.2009
Skills
- Strong Business Acumen with high quality, self-directed client partnerships
- Excellent reputation for providing client solutions and guidance with integration and training of new digital applications
- Manage Multiple Projects Simultaneously
- Detail Oriented
- Team Player and Trainer
- Knowledge in Healthcare Regulations/Compliance, HITECH, HIPAA, HEDIS, FWA and PHI Security and Encryption
- Audit Management and Quality Control
- Proficient in multiple applications-Microsoft Power Platform, AI Builder, Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams and over 30 EMR Systems including EPIC, Athena, NextGen, Greenway, ECW etc
- New System Implementation
- Database Management
- HIPAA Expert
Certification
- Over 100 Hours of Curricula and Company Training with Ciox/Datavant – Including more than 109 Course Certifications.
- Licensed CME, CCE, State Board Certified CPE (Light based medical devise for non-ablative procedure) Over 400 hours of class, lecture and practical lab.
Timeline
Health Information Specialist
Ciox -A Datavant Company/ Health Information Specialist
02.2017 - Current
Director Business Development, Laboratory Services
Biostat Consultants LLC
07.2014 - 12.2017
Medical Sales Representative, Licensed CME Laser Technologist
Aarme Institute
01.2009 - 07.2014
Regional Sales Executive, Eastern US Territory
New Century Finance Corporation
09.2000 - 03.2008
State Board Certified Medical Laser Electrologist - Medical Laser
Tampa Laser Institute
- Over 100 Hours of Curricula and Company Training with Ciox/Datavant – Including more than 109 Course Certifications.
- Licensed CME, CCE, State Board Certified CPE (Light based medical devise for non-ablative procedure) Over 400 hours of class, lecture and practical lab.
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