Jameson Hanrahan
Ashland
Summary
Skilled in critical thinking and maintaining a positive attitude, I excelled at the Social Security Administration, enhancing policy adherence and efficiency in disability determinations. My expertise in recordkeeping and ability to communicate complex policies effectively led to significant improvements in training and quality review processes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Program Expert
Social Security Administration
06.2023 - Current
- Review and
- SSA disability determinations for quality, completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policy
- Assist quality reviewers to research policy and request corrective actions with applicable policy citation
- Evaluate medical evidence and succinctly communicate with medical staff for necessary clarifications
- Develop and administer training on complex policy topics including medical evaluation, disability onset, and work regulations
- Participate in multiple additional projects including nationwide Office of Quality Review quarterly training, audits, efficiency recommendations, and reporting findings
Quality Reviewer
Social Security Administration
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Reviewed disability determinations for policy adherence, corrected determinations and appropriate notices, and prepared requests for corrective action with technical guidance and references to policy
- Evaluated all aspects of disability adjudication including work activity evaluation, characterization of physical and mental medical impairments, medical listing criteria, residual functional abilities related to work functions, past relevant work, and evaluation of transferable skills and vocational determinations
- Referred necessary clarifying questions to medical contractors with succinct identification of issues and recommended actions
Paralegal Specialist
Social Security Administration Office of Hearings and Appeals
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Drafted quality, legally sufficient disability and non-disability hearing decisional drafts on behalf of Administrative Law Judges (ALJs)
- Utilized specialized programs to process and draft decisions
- Evaluated medical and non-medical evidence and followed SSA sequential evaluation process
- Analyzed complex issues regarding work activity and history
- Prepared and presented training on relevant topics
- Completed a detail as an analyst in the Office of Appellate Operations, recommending adjudicative resolutions to Administrative Appeals Judges
- Mentored new attorney and paralegal decision writers to proficiency
Claims Specialist
Social Security Administration
02.2005 - 09.2015
- Assisted Members of the public to secure applications for Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, Medicare entitlement, auxiliary benefits, and Supplemental Security Income
- Explained requirements, obtained and evaluated necessary evidentiary documentation and adjudicated to completion
- Obtained and processed requests for reconsiderations and appeals, conducted ongoing post-entitlement reviews, and ensured ongoing accurate and timely benefit payments
- Examined earnings records and made necessary corrections, explained overpayments and rights, and trained new employees
- Presented pre-retirement informational presentations outside of the organization
- Developed and referred suspected fraud as applicable
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
Truman State University
01.2004
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Decision-making
- Calm under pressure
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written communication
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Cultural awareness
Timeline
Disability Program Expert
Social Security Administration
06.2023 - Current
Quality Reviewer
Social Security Administration
10.2021 - 06.2023
Paralegal Specialist
Social Security Administration Office of Hearings and Appeals
09.2015 - 06.2023
Claims Specialist
Social Security Administration
02.2005 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
Truman State University
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