Dedicated Project Coordinator with extensive experience in documentation, reporting, and compliance guidelines. A collaborative team member and adept problem-solver with a keen attention to detail. Proficient in quality assurance analysis, consistently achieving meaningful improvements in efficiency. Embraces new challenges with a positive attitude and demonstrates a strong commitment to exceptional customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator - Purchasing
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
07.2022 - Current
Process purchase requisitions for various campus divisions to support operational and clinical needs.
Ensure all requisitions are submitted in compliance with UAMS procurement policies and procedures, fostering compliance and risk management.
Effectively manage departmental P-card by adhering to state allowable purchasing list and performing monthly reconciliations.
Maintain accurate documentation of all purchasing activities for future reference and audit purposes by maintaining comprehensive and organized filing system.
Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure timely payment for all goods and services.
Collaborate closely with vendors and suppliers to expedite new vendor setup and build strong working relationships.
Serve as liaison between vendor and departments for purchase order status, procurement procedures, and problem resolution.
Facilitate travel arrangements for staff in alignment with state and out-of-state pre-travel requirements., ensuring positive travel experience.
Compile and submit necessary documentation for employee travel reimbursements accurately and promptly, helping to streamline reimbursement process.
Reconcile monthly travel expenses in timely manner, contributing to efficient budget management.
Assist with Regional Programs monthly financial activity report and provide insight on medical supplies and clinical expenses.
Perform internal department transfers and provide account balance updates as needed.
Assist in training sessions for new team members on best practices for procurement procedures and promote adherence to internal guidelines on campus.
Submit expense contracts through UAMS supply chain portal and conduct thorough review to provide knowledge and expertise to key leaders and stakeholders.
Communicate with customers, vendors, and other department staff regarding concerns and inquiries on daily basis.
Insurance Claims Analyst
Washington Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 07.2022
Conducted comprehensive claim reviews submitted to Blue Cross and Blue Shield for accuracy and completeness.
Identified issues such as missing information, incorrect coding, or discrepancies between billed services and insurance policies.
Reviewed insurance payor denials and determined the cause of rejection.
Collaborated with fellow analysts and department leads on complex claim investigations and resolution strategies.
Responded to both internal and external inquiries regarding the claims process in a timely and professional manner.
Reviewed and balanced account payments to ensure accurate transactions between patients, healthcare providers, and the insurance company.
Research Coordinator
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
04.2019 - 11.2021
Managed implementation of grant activities according to work plan and project timeline.
Monitored inventory of study supplies, materials, and equipment throughout entire project.
Implemented standard operating procedures for collecting qualitative and quantitative data to enroll new participants in research studies.
Organized and facilitate meetings with team members and local co-investigators.
Designed REDCap projects in compliance UAMS research guidelines and established study protocol.
Designed recruitment scripts, surveys, consent documents, participant contact forms, and medication inventory in REDCap.
Generated reports, monitored data, and performed quality control in REDCap.
Participated in the preparation and the successful execution of study requirements including, but not limited to, recruiting, screening, consenting, collecting biometrics and performing randomization
Created and implemented quality assurance and process improvement plans for manager and senior leadership.
Identified and addressed any concerns or barriers in achieving project objectives directly to the research program director
Maintained and ensured that study research records are current and maintained according to state, federal and protocol guidelines.
Conducted academic, scientific and technical writing.
Assistant Clinic Manager
Washington Regional Urgent Care
04.2018 - 11.2018
Supported management with daily clinical operations.
Interviewed and assisted with selection of new employees and onboarding process.
Trained and administered application support of Electronic Health Record (EHR) System.
Developed clinic manuals to optimize patient care.
Performed and managed data entry and clinical support services.
Served as clinic liaison with primary care physician offices to coordinate and obtain patient medical records and insurance referrals.
Provided feedback to management and staff to enhance clinic performance.
Established and maintained scheduling processes to effectively meet physician and clinic staff needs.
Supervised team of auxiliary staff and receptionist on weekends and after hours.
Registration Clerk
Washington Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 04.2018
Interviewed patients to acquire accurate demographic information.
Resolved complaints and conflicts involving clinic facilities and amenities.
Managed electronic record database and record capture.
Operated standard office software applications to compile data.
Processed medical record request in compliance with federal privacy laws.
Liaised with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to properly process orders in alignment with clinic needs and specifications of management.
Chiroprator Assitant
Renuva
05.2016 - 08.2016
Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.
Administered patient treatments instructed by Chiropractor.
Established effective communication between patient and Chiropractor.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills to improve patient satisfaction.
Generated reports of patient treatments and findings.
Prepared home care kits and provided education information on maintenance treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
05-2016
Skills
Workday
Microsoft Excel
Epic
REDCap
Customer service
Strategic planning
Risk analysis and management
Quality assurance
Data collection
Training and development
Timeline
Project Coordinator - Purchasing
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
07.2022 - Current
Insurance Claims Analyst
Washington Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 07.2022
Research Coordinator
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
04.2019 - 11.2021
Assistant Clinic Manager
Washington Regional Urgent Care
04.2018 - 11.2018
Registration Clerk
Washington Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 04.2018
Chiroprator Assitant
Renuva
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Arkansas
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