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Jay Carter

San Antonio,FL

Summary

Exceptional Product Implementer - successful at delivering large-scale initiatives requiring fast-paced execution. More than 15 years in Health Care Management, with a key focus on product implementation and project execution. Comprehensive background includes 5 years of Agile experience - with an emphasis on managing business requirements through delivery. Customer-oriented Product Consultant with high level of confidence when meeting new people. Astute employee with background in engaging customers and meeting sales goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Business Operations

Optum
10.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning of all departments and timely issue resolution.
  • Facilitated communication between various departments, encouraging collaboration for optimal results.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies, optimizing resource allocation and performance tracking.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to devise strategic goals, aligning business operations accordingly.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for improved project delivery and deadline adherence.
  • Spearheaded process improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency within specific departments or functional areas.
  • Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new vendors, providing clear guidelines on expectations and procedures for seamless integration into the supply chain network.
  • Strengthened vendor relationships and enhanced revenue streams by applying business development opportunities.
  • Recruited, hired, mentored and trained [Number] staff on business procedures, policies, duties and customer care methods.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth or improvement within the organization.

Sr Capability Analyst

Optum RX
09.2017 - 10.2022
  • Successful onboarding of client needs via the Clinical Product Application - focusing on quality and timely delivery
  • Conduct client data validation - branding configuration and fulfillment oversight
  • Product Fulfillment - Document clear business requirements; translate to delivery partners; create and test user acceptance stories; validate/approve in test prior to implementation; conduct post implementation checkout
  • Create standard operating procedures
  • Cross-train team members on fulfillment updates
  • Develop and present executive status updates
  • Identify product gaps, opportunities and solutions to improve delivery
  • Respond to fulfillment requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs
  • Facilitate inter-departmental communications to improve team engagement/partnership

Project Consultant

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
10.2014 - 07.2017

As a Project Consultant, dedicated to a high profile National client, I've successfully delivered several multi-million-dollar projects, in support of the client's overall medical management vision. Specific projects include:

  • Custom Behavioral Health Solution: Spearheaded the implementation of a new Behavioral Health medical management program, resulting in contract renewal with client.
  • Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Alerts - Implemented a systematic solution along with operational processes that alerted Nurses when a member was attributed designated to an ACO. This enabled early risk identification and collaborative management of the member's health.
  • Care Path Portal Vendor Integration: Successfully integrated with a medical management communication vendor that translates medical terminology into a member friendly plan of care.

Other duties include:

  • Managed the entire lifecycle of each assigned Health Care Management project, from initiation to closure.
  • Coordinated project design meetings and decisions across internal departments and teams.
  • Assessed vendor integration products while maintain a positive vendor relationship.
  • Developed and presented project evaluation and process improvement strategies to key stakeholder's
  • Collaborated with external vendors to implement medical management user interface tools that streamlined management of the member's wellness.

Manager / Call Center Operation

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
03.2012 - 10.2014

As the Call Center Manager, I was responsible for the day to day operations and management of the Health Care Coordinators. I developed and monitored performance goals to deliver world class customer service, closing gaps in member's care and wellness.

  • Managed a team of 20 Health Coordinators and workforce managers.
  • Facilitated inter-departmental communication to effectively provide customer support.
  • Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to exceed quality service goals.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned a reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.
  • Met all customer call guidelines including service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Provided executive readouts on team performance.

ELECTRONIC DATA SPECIALIST

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
03.2007 - 03.2012
  • Identified and corrected performance issues.
  • Referred major hardware and software problems and defective products to vendors or technicians for service.
  • Trained users in the proper use of hardware or software.
  • Followed internal procedures for change management, incident management and escalation.
  • Managed call flow and responded to technical support needs of customers.
  • Evaluated and responded to incoming sales leads and requests for technical support assistance.
  • Provided base level IT support to non-technical personnel within the business.
  • Defined and documented technical best practices.
  • Installed software, modified and repaired hardware and resolved technical issues.
  • Communicated with vendors to resolve network outages and periods of reduced performance.
  • Installed software, modified and repaired hardware and resolved technical issues.

Quality Administration Report Analyst

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
04.2005 - 03.2007
  • Created databases and spreadsheets for various departments within the Health Care Management department.
  • Provided security access for employees with workgroup admissions.
  • Designed and maintained Modules (Visual Basic) and Macros using Microsoft Access Facilitated departmental staff meeting/ developed strategies and goals for the workforce.
  • Constructed graphs, templates, and PDF files for the Policy and Procedure database.
  • Documented and update Exception Payment Reports in Microsoft Access and Excel.

Medical Records Clerk

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
03.2003 - 04.2005
  • Prepared pre-admission reports and/or assist in the preparation of statistical information.
  • Designed and maintained reports for customer service database using Microsoft Access and Excel
  • Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry.
  • Assisted in the maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
  • Performed qualitative analysis of records to ensure accuracy, internal consistency and correlation of recorded data.
  • Updated the monthly database for the HMO Individual Benefit Management.
  • Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
  • Obtained scanned records and uploaded them into the database.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Kaplan University
550 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
2012

Skills

  • Project implementation
  • Strong background in Agile project management
  • Vendor management
  • Development of operational guidelines
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Effective cross-departmental communication
  • Strategic workforce planning
  • Interdepartmental team coordination

Timeline

Manager Business Operations

Optum
10.2022 - Current

Sr Capability Analyst

Optum RX
09.2017 - 10.2022

Project Consultant

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
10.2014 - 07.2017

Manager / Call Center Operation

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
03.2012 - 10.2014

ELECTRONIC DATA SPECIALIST

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
03.2007 - 03.2012

Quality Administration Report Analyst

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
04.2005 - 03.2007

Medical Records Clerk

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
03.2003 - 04.2005

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Kaplan University
Jay Carter