Forward-thinking professional bringing more than ten years of experience working in fast-paced physician practices. Exceptional success meeting organizational measures and corporate performance indicators helping to drive financial improvements for large primary care and specialty practices. Offering a wealth of experience in patient and provider relations with a history of positive management resulting in improved operations and employee retention.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practice Manager
Florida Healthcare Plans
06.2014 - Current
Manage daily practice operations of several primary care, specialty and ancillary practices including volunteer program.
Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions, offering guidance and leadership to providers, clinical and administrative team members across multiple practices.
Recruit, hire and train, providing direct supervision, staff development, mentorship and continued learning to employees.
Introduced leadership development, coaching and motivation model, resulting in the promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Achieved or exceeded maximum on all corporate performance indicators in 2021 and 2022.
Spearheaded and implemented team building activities to improve communication and employee relations resulting in a 20% increase in team engagement.
Develop policies and procedures for effective practice management.
Conduct routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Redesigned workflow processes for patient access and back-office, resulting in improved efficiency.
Directed and participated in the opening of new locations and departments.
Organized and facilitated Team Lead, Physician and Practice Management meetings.
Referral and Authorizations Administrator/Relief Supervisor
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 04.2013
Managed staff members and workflows relating to referrals, insurance coverage, new patient scheduling, billing, insurance coding, medical record processing, workers compensation, disability, unemployment, FMLA & no fault cases.
Developed and implemented successful workflow methods allowing for more efficient referrals and documentation processes, cutting turnaround time by 50% improving patient satisfaction.
Collected medical information from patients and physicians to complete FMLA and Workers Comp paperwork.
Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
Reviewed medical treatment reports and records, verifying accuracy to maintain database on in-progress and completed referrals, ensuring full data integrity throughout process.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Prepared and sent both simple and complex correspondence including letters, payment invoices, responses to legal documents and other similar requests.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines in fast-paced atmosphere.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
Herzing University
Madison Wisconsin
04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Herzing University
Madison Wisconsin
12.2010
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Insurance Coding
Herzing University
Madison Wisconsin
04.2008
Skills
Risk Management
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Decision Making/Problem Resolution
Policy and Program Development
Clinical and Administrative Staff Management
Performance Monitoring
Patient Care Assessment
Patient Advocacy
Process Implementation
Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
CPPM-AAPC 8/2021
Lean Six Sigma-Green Belt
C.S.S.C. Aveta Business Institute 6/2022
Timeline
Practice Manager
Florida Healthcare Plans
06.2014 - Current
Referral and Authorizations Administrator/Relief Supervisor
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 04.2013
MBA - Healthcare Management
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Herzing University
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Insurance Coding