Organized and detail oriented with over 20 years of experience with Auditing, compliance and the understanding of HIPAA. Hardworking and driven with quality and compliance focused. Well-organized and systematic with excellent communication skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Compliance Specialist
A Bridge To Independence
09.2020 - Current
Maintain all Supports Coordination documents are compliant with PA state regulations and HIPAA compliance
Maintain and follow up with missing Patient Health Information to ensure all documents are appropriate for each patient
Oversee all benefit assessments for new patients
Ensure all New Patient Orientation documents are within the regulatory 5 days of the initial referral
Oversee staff in the Compliance Department to ensure the organization maintains compliant with PA Health and Wellness at all times
Compliance and Customs Specialist
Logistics Plus
12.2019 - 09.2020
Proficient in the classification of all Harmonized Tariff Schedules and Schedule B codes for import and exporting Cargo, and maintain all Inbound Shipment Filings with the Canadian Border
Maintain proper Duty rates for Shipments coming into the United States to avoid penalties
Compliance Marketing for other Logistics Companies to ensure maintenance of all regulations
Experience with Clearing all Cargo through the US Federal Customs Boarder Protection
Knowledge with Customs Holds on shipments and how to deal with the X-Ray exam, the tailgate exam and the intensive exam
Office Manager
Barber National Institute, Outpatient Clinic
11.2015 - 11.2019
Supervise clinical and non-clinical staff in both locations to ensure efficiency and compliance of services and policies while maintaining schedules
Oversee benefit assessment and work closely with the billing department to assign billing codes and authorizations
Manage IT reports for regulatory compliance
Provide ongoing clinical review for adult and adolescent acute partial hospitalization program
Supervise service line managers
Manage and maintain all contracts (MCO and Private Payers) for new hired professionals
Ensure that evaluations and treatment plans are in compliance with state regulations
Assist programs with obtaining referrals and appointments for medical necessity
Aid the Compliance Department with internal audits
Member of the HIPAA Compliance Committee and Safety Committee
Admission Liaison
HealthSouth
04.2015 - 11.2015
Reviewed Medical Records and benefit assessments for new referrals to ensure appropriate vetting and doctor assignment
Coordinated in conjunction with Rehab Liaisons to obtain accurate patient information
Assisted the coding department in properly coding all inpatient admissions
Provided Clinical review to obtain prior authorization for Inpatient Admission
Confirmed all documentation met regulations and protocol for billing
Supported the Director through routine communication as department contact
Insurance Analyst/Psychiatric Office Manager
Barber National Institute
09.2009 - 04.2015
Reviewed clinical information in regards to clinical services programs
Provided ongoing review for Acute Partial Program
Analyzed financial billing reports to ensure timely filing of claims, proper secondary submission, and appropriate authorizations
Assisted with internal audits for clinical services program to verify compliance
Evaluated treatment plans in concurrence with state regulations
Obtain and maintain all Insurance company contracts for all private payers
Medical Billing Specialist
Lake Erie OB/GYN
06.2002 - 09.2009
Prepared and coded all medical claims and processed payments from commercial and government insurance payments
Processed payments from commercial and government insurance payments
Managed commercial and individual professional contracts
Performed patient chart audits and appeals when applicable
Trained new employees, counseled patients on different aspects of insurance, managed collections accounts
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