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Overview
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Certification
Volunteer Experience
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Kari Stevens

Kari Stevens

Peoria,Arizona

Summary

To utilize my skills and 15+ years of experience in interdisciplinary fields with record of providing high quality results. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Auditor, Compliance Process and Quality Improvement

Humana Healthy Horizons
08.2023 - Current
  • Monitor quality investigations and compliance processes
  • Manages quality management system, department SharePoint, and department reporting
  • Auditing processes for compliance
  • Complete and submit to CMS and state regulators.
  • Manage multiple concurrent audit engagements, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Increase internal control effectiveness through diligent evaluation of processes and providing recommendations for improvement.

LTC Case Manager

United Healthcare
05.2020 - 08.2023
  • Developed and implemented person-centered care plans to address needs including management of chronic health conditions, health promotion and wellness, social determinants of health, medication management and member safety in alignment with evidence-based guidelines.
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
  • Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.

Quality Assurance

Raindrop Services LLC
10.2019 - 10.2021
  • Conducted chart audits for direct support providers (habilitation, respite, and independent living skills) that assist people with disabilities.
  • Designed trainings for staff development of identified needs
  • Collaborated with owner to ensure consistent product quality meeting customer specifications.

Clinical Team Lead

Jewish Family & Children’s Services
05.2015 - 05.2020
  • Supervised team of 12-15 Children’s Case Managers to include high needs and targeted case managers.
  • Trained new case management staff and served as point person for procedural questions to ensure oversight of ethical and quality departmental process implementation.
  • Facilitated effective collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, resulting in improved client outcomes.

Education

Master of Arts in Sociology -

Arizona State University
05.2018

Bachelor of Science in Human Services -

University of Bridgeport, CT
12.2006

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • FS Pro
  • Excel
  • HEDIS
  • CMS
  • CAPHS
  • NCQA
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • NexGen Health Records
  • CGX
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Compliance standards
  • Audit reporting
  • Internal Auditing
  • Audit Planning
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Regulatory filings
  • Report Writing
  • Contract compliance
  • Data Analytics
  • Microsoft Office
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Collaboration
  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Clear Communication
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • 2024: Project Management Certification (eCornell)
  • 2018: Personal Success Institute graduate
  • 2015 Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
  • 2024 In Progress: Lean Six Sigma Certification, < $25k company savings
  • 2024 Pending enrollment: Certificate in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)

Volunteer Experience

  • Cancer Survivors Support Groups
  • Vistancia Local Community volunteer activities, Youth coach and leader
  • UMOM shelter delivery
  • Salvation Army Toy Drive

Timeline

Auditor, Compliance Process and Quality Improvement

Humana Healthy Horizons
08.2023 - Current

LTC Case Manager

United Healthcare
05.2020 - 08.2023

Quality Assurance

Raindrop Services LLC
10.2019 - 10.2021

Clinical Team Lead

Jewish Family & Children’s Services
05.2015 - 05.2020

Master of Arts in Sociology -

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science in Human Services -

University of Bridgeport, CT
  • 2024: Project Management Certification (eCornell)
  • 2018: Personal Success Institute graduate
  • 2015 Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
  • 2024 In Progress: Lean Six Sigma Certification, < $25k company savings
  • 2024 Pending enrollment: Certificate in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
Kari Stevens