Chaya Levinger
Summary
Director of Finance with experience in a large, 409 bed skilled nursing facility. Ensure all residents have proper coverage and track NAMI/private payments to maintain a 99% overall collection rate. Successfully disenroll a high volume of Medicare HMO's each month. Point of contact for all departments including Admissions, Authorizations, MDS, Rehab, Social Work, and Administration to ensure proper coverage, billing, and payment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
Amsterdam Nursing Home
New York, NY
11.2024 - Current
- Review insurance coverage for new admissions and counsel patients/family members on coverage.
- Conduct Medicaid eligibility interviews and assist with Medicaid applications.
- Track NAMI/private payments and manage collections.
- Maintain a 99% overall collection rate through consistent follow-up and tracking.
- Oversee Medicare HMO disenrollments, converting 40-50 Medicare HMO's to traditional Medicare per month.
- Identify payer issues and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for discharge.
- Represent the Finance Department at weekly UR meetings.
- Manage long term resident personal accounts and Social Security allowance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all departments across the facility regarding financial matters, ensuring coordination and resolution of payer and billing issues.
Risk Manager
Allegiant Risk
Valley Stream, NY
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed Workers Compensation claims for Skilled Nursing Facilities.
- Reported Workers Compensation claims to insurance carriers.
- Mitigated risk with well developed strategies for reducing future claims and costs.
- Presented monthly reports to clients on the status of their open claims.
Claims Specialist
Prism Insurance Group
Cedarhurst, NY
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Managed Workers Compensation and General/Professional Liability claims for Nursing Homes.
- Carried out administrative tasks by communicating with clients, insurance carriers, attorneys, and claimants.
- Utilized appropriate cost containment strategies to reduce overall claims costs.
- Presented reports of high exposure claims at client meetings.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Saint Peters University
12-2023
Bachelor of Arts -
College of Mount Saint Vincent/Sara Schenirer
06-2022
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Director of Finance
Amsterdam Nursing Home
11.2024 - Current
Risk Manager
Allegiant Risk
10.2023 - 10.2024
Claims Specialist
Prism Insurance Group
06.2021 - 09.2023
MBA - Business Administration
Saint Peters University
Bachelor of Arts -
College of Mount Saint Vincent/Sara Schenirer