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Debra Bost
Riverview
Work Preference
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Family Peer Recovery Specialist
RRCSB_SEE Recovery
Culpeper
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitated group meetings at S.E.E. Recovery center, empowering participants through shared experiences and resources.
- Guided participants in understanding substance use disorder, fostering development of effective coping skills.
- Led group meetings for individuals coping with child loss, providing emotional support and fostering healing.
- Recorded client information accurately indicating suicidal precautions, mental health crisis, drug use, and various family concerns associated with diagnoses.
- Assist with peer services in their recovery program.
Claims Processor
Kilby Pediatrics, LLC
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Responded to correspondence from insurance companies.
- Contacted insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
- Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient finances, records and health statuses.
- Prepared insurance claim forms or related documents and reviewed for completion.
- Resubmitted claims after editing or denial to achieve financial targets and payment of outstanding debt.
Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist_Consultant
Self-employed
03.2014 - 07.2016
- Analyzed policies, procedures, bylaws, and clinical privileges for physician and allied health professional staff.
- Evaluated applications for missing or inaccurate information to facilitate timely processing.
- Evaluated applications for missing and inaccurate information.
- Identified compliance issues and corrected documentation accordingly.
- Reviewed credential files to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Developed rosters for medical staff and hospital.
- Maintained current documentation in physician allied health files.
Medical Staff Coordinator
Culpeper Memorial Hospital
Culpeper
12.1990 - 05.2002
- Conducted primary source verifications for background checks, education, training, and licensure to ensure compliance with hospital standards.
- Received and evaluated applications to look for missing and inaccurate information.
- Prepared records for regulatory visits and audits to facilitate smooth evaluation processes.
- Maintained current documentation in physician allied health files.
- Participated in medical staff meetings to document discussions and address inquiries about bylaws, rules, and regulations.
- Reviewed and updated policies, procedures, bylaws, and delineation of clinical privileges to maintain compliance and support staff qualifications.
- Ensured compliance by locating discrepancies and updating relevant forms.
- Locate where and if compliance is not being met and correct forms accordingly.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Culpeper County High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies, Psychology
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VASome College (No Degree) - General Studies, Medical Terminology
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VACertified Provider Credentialing Specialist - Credentialing
National Association of Medical Staff Services
05.2001 -
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Skills
- Legal compliance
- Documentation
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Calm under pressure
- Quality assurance
- Excellent communication
- Organization and time management
- Data entry
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with President of the Medical Society of Virginia in the development of Physician Impairment Policy.
- Developed Appeal Process policy for Allied Health Professionals holding hospital membership.
Timeline
Certified Family Peer Recovery Specialist
RRCSB_SEE Recovery
02.2022 - 01.2023
Claims Processor
Kilby Pediatrics, LLC
07.2019 - 06.2020
Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist_Consultant
Self-employed
03.2014 - 07.2016
Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist - Credentialing
National Association of Medical Staff Services
05.2001 -
Medical Staff Coordinator
Culpeper Memorial Hospital
12.1990 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
Culpeper County High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies, Psychology
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies, Medical Terminology
Germanna Community College