Dinah Green-Reed

Performed regular quality and validation assessments on patient data to verify accuracy.

• Upheld HIPAA regulations and standards for protecting patient information.
• Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
• Verify demographics and insurance information, obtain authorizations and referrals. Verify insurance eligibility of patients using various portals; prepare all documentations for visit including creating charts for new patients; provide patient financial counseling within clinic; develop oversight of patient payment plan, co-pays, deductibles and patient responsibility. Perform telephonic support for online authorization of services. Input referrals for non-complex services including inpatient/outpatient care.
• Provided compassionate support to families, addressing concerns and answering questions during their time of need.

• Reduced operational costs with thorough analysis of vendor performance metrics and contract negotiations.
• Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
• Assisted in decision-making processes by presenting accurate, data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
• Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
• Working closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) as budget manager to coordinate all aspects of budget. tracking a portfolio of specialty physicians and nurses' various awards from beginning to closeout. Tracking year to year expenditures, requesting carryovers, no cost extension, requesting invoices for fixed price and cost reimbursement awards. Developed and maintain effective communication and positive working relationship internal VA and external sponsors. Processed Clinical Trails inputting information into (EWL). Providing list to treating VA Hospital.

• Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Managed budgets effectively, consistently staying within financial constraints while maximizing resource allocation for optimal results.
• Monitored industry trends to adapt strategies accordingly.
• Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
• Responsible for pre -award activities including, but not limited, to advising PI (Doctors/Nurses) on grant and contract submission initiatives, interpreting specific guidelines and technical information (funding opportunity announcement) budget review, budget justification, initiating subcontracts ensure proposal upload in Grants Management System before full submission to agency (US Dept of Health, NIH, DOD, US CDC, Mayo Clinic, John Hopkins, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, HRSA, using portals such as grants.gov, research.gov, eRA Commons, NIHAssist eBRAP for submission.

• Participated in training new employees on unit policies, procedures, software applications, and best practices for an efficient workplace transition process within the emergency room setting.
• Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
• Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
• Expedited patient care by entering physician orders into computer systems, reducing the likelihood of errors and ensuring prompt treatment delivery.
• Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
• Fast paced operation in Emergency Room, verifying demographics and insurance information, obtain authorizations and referrals. Verify insurance information, obtain authorizations and referrals. Verify insurance eligibility of patients using various portals; prepare all documentation for visits including creating charts for new patients; provide patient financial counseling within clinic; develop oversight of patient payment plan, co-pays, deductibles and patient responsibility. Performed telephonic support for online authorization of services. Input referrals for non-complex services including inpatient and outpatient care. Attention to detailed information from physician/nurses as to treatment and care. Notify the appointed person of interest.

• Conducted reviews to assess compliance with related laws, policies, and regulations.
• Managed budgets for events and campaigns, keeping financial goals on track.
• Developed successful grant proposals by collaborating with team members to gather necessary information and data.
• Increased collaboration between departments by leading interdisciplinary teams in developing comprehensive grant strategies.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager, professional position responsible for complex statewide contract. Oversee all monthly medical, pharmacy and leased detention centers accounting for payment. Reviewed and prepared all billing statements for accounting office in compliance with contract, federal and state laws. Participated in strategic sourcing for ITN, RFA, RFP, ITB, for trends, mapping, data analysis, and risk assessment activities with the objectives of improving efficiency and effectiveness. Responsible for initial implementation of contract; programmatic reviews, monitoring reports, background screening, E-verify and assisting providers to register with Dept of Management Services as Vendors. Utilizing FLAIRS/SAMS for vendors payments received from contract manages. Coordinate and conduct desk audit reviews for administrative and fiscal compliance, submitted the working papers (findings) for audit. Organize supporting documentation, monitoring tools and update database, along with pre-post operations for termination of contracts if necessary. Update DJJ SharePoint and with amendments, terms and condition and budget analysis. Conduct monthly reconciliations of invoices or purchase orders of contract expenditures/encumbrances in accordance with staffing matrix and Chapters 287, 215.422 to FLAIRS, FIS, SAMAS, 1122's, FACTS and My Florida, Market Place (MFMP).

• Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
• Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
• Streamlined government operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing effective solutions.
• Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
• Fast paced environment, handled telephone inquires, public records request, complaints and requests from borrowers and other businesses regarding laws, rules, regulations and functions of DOE regarding its jurisdiction of student loans. I initiated and implemented referrals for borrowers with the proper documentations to the appropriate reporting agency for student loan defaults and delinquencies. Often, I assisted with dissemination of mail regarding new development, implementations, laws, and policies regarding the office of students loans. Day to day operations included the use of Microsoft Office, SAMAS, FL Market Place and printed audits (Student Loans) from various data base.