Cynthia Howell, PhD
NY
Summary
To secure a challenging position with a progressive organization where my experience and leadership skills will permit me to develop and implement strategic goals to achieve a higher level of learning initiatives in the healthcare field.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant to the Sr. Director of Engineering
NYU Langone Hospital
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining all employees’ records and time sheets
- Created work orders and other records as per Joint Commission requirements
- Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management Software System (CMMS)
- Dispatched and closed out work orders from the individual shops in a timely manner
- Perform other duties as assigned in Unifier
Project Manager of the MLTC and Montefiore HMO programs
Montefiore Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Supervise a team of15 homecare coordinators
- Developed and trained cross-functional teams, including RNs and other department staff, to ensure a positive experience for the enrollment of members and referrals of providers along with NYS coding requirements
- Facilitated matters regarding MLTC and Montefiore HMO (e.g
- Regulations, eligibility, models of care) to represent the organization in a professional and public forum
- Monitored member and provider satisfaction for care quality and financial management to ensure goals were met
Case Manager
South Nassau Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Managed care included but was not limited to coordination of benefits through (Medicare and Medicaid), monitored all skilled services and discharge plans
- Collaborated with insurance providers to ensure that benefit verifications were accurate and updated along with CPT and ICD-10 coding
- Produced485s and Oasis to provide patients with a plan of care
- Interacted with members, families, and physicians while maintaining ongoing telephonic communication to ensure a safe and appropriate care plan
Cardiovascular Technologist
Hempstead Medical Facility
01.1995 - 01.2004
- Performed Ultrasound procedures using high-tech sonographic equipment
- Verified all CPT and IDC codes for accuracy
- Monitored and documented the tests result for physicians
Case Manager/ Eligibility Specialist
NYC Dept of Social Services
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Implement allocated budget for clients based on eligibility criteria
- Collaborated with clients to determine Medicaid eligibility for benefits
- Identified barriers and developing innovative solutions to ensure the quality of services
Education
PhD - Public Health with a concentration in Community Health Promotion
Walden University
11.2024
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Knowledge of EPIC, Aware Manager, EMR system, HMO Plans, and HIM
- Certified NYS Notary
- Licensed Life Insurance Agent
Affiliations
- The American Public Health Association (APHA)
- National Alliance of Cardiovascular Technologists
- The Sharing Community (Homeless Services)
Timeline
Assistant to the Sr. Director of Engineering
NYU Langone Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Project Manager of the MLTC and Montefiore HMO programs
Montefiore Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2016
Case Manager
South Nassau Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2010
Cardiovascular Technologist
Hempstead Medical Facility
01.1995 - 01.2004
Case Manager/ Eligibility Specialist
NYC Dept of Social Services
01.1990 - 01.1994
PhD - Public Health with a concentration in Community Health Promotion
Walden University
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