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Connie Bottaro

20051 Alameda Street ~ Norman,Oklahoma

Summary

Dynamic Patient Benefits Manager with a proven track record at Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System, excelling in patient-centered benefits program management and compliance. Expert in managing Patient Benefits Advocates and Enrollment Assisters for federal and state health insurance programs, increasing reimbursement revenues, and specializing in tribal insurance sponsorship programs. Excels in delivery of positive health outcomes in patient care while maximizing cost-savings and revenues. Strong communicator and strategic thinker dedicated to organizational success.

Work History

Patient Benefits Manager

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
Norman, OK
  • Managed patient benefits programs aligned with organizational goals.
  • Increased insurance reimbursement revenues by 50%
  • Cost-saved millions of dollars through health insurance sponsorship programs
  • Planned and executed outreach events to promote and increase insurance enrollments for Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace, VA, Social Security, DHS, and tribal programs.
  • Led training sessions for staff on benefits enrollment procedures and compliance requirements.

Lead Patient Benefits Advocate

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health
  • Helped manage Patient Benefits Advocates Team
  • Launched Medicare Part B Benefits Reimbursement Program for Tribal Elders
  • Launched Tribal Sponsorship Program for high cost medical and RX patients
  • Collaborated with health professionals to navigate complex regulatory issues including Medicaid, Medicare, ACA, VA, Social Security, and DHS Programs.
  • Planned and executed Health Fairs

Education

Certified Medical Transcriptionist -

US Career Institute
Ft Collins CO

Certified Executive Secretary -

Katharine Gibbs School
Philadelphia PA

Skills

Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace Expert

Social Security and DHS Programs

Open Enrollment & Benefits Outreach

Insurance Coordination of Benefits & Billing

OHCA Agency Partners Tribal Liaison

State Health Insurance Medicare Programs

Insurance Coordination of Benefits

ACA and HIPPA Compliance

Health Insurance Sponsorships

SNAP & Tribal Food Program Eligibility

Accomplishments

    Employee of the Month, Leadership, and Team awards. Certified Medicare Program Counselor, Certified Marketplace Application Counselor, OHCA Agency Partner Assister

Timeline

Patient Benefits Manager

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

Lead Patient Benefits Advocate

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health

Certified Medical Transcriptionist -

US Career Institute

Certified Executive Secretary -

Katharine Gibbs School
Connie Bottaro