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
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
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
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