Dedicated Care Guide with a proven ability to guide clients through healthcare options, fostering understanding and informed decision-making. Expertise in developing educational materials and coordinating tailored care plans to improve client engagement and satisfaction.
Work History
Care Guide/Care Manager
14 Years 6 Months
Care Source | 02.2012 - Current
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans tailored to individual needs.
Guided clients through healthcare options, ensuring understanding and informed decision-making.
Developed educational materials to enhance client engagement and comprehension of services offered.
Trained new staff on organizational protocols and best practices for client interaction.
Fostered relationships with community organizations to expand outreach efforts and support services available to clients.
conduct Outreach actively engaging members through multi-channel communications including phone in person visits to build trust.
action Planning comprehensive assessments and establish personalized action plans
Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve service delivery and client satisfaction rates.
Support Patients Educate, advocate, and accompany to help them learn to help self-manage their health.
Connect Care: Seamlessly bridge patients to PCP's specialist essential resources supporting key social d of health (SDOH).
Identify needs of PCP's specialist, assist with scheduling of appointments, set reminders
Care Management Health Specialist
8 Months
Care Source | 04.2011 - 12.2011
Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify client needs and improve care plans.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies.
Developed and implemented health education programs to promote wellness among diverse populations.
Analyzed data trends in health metrics to inform strategic planning and program development.
Medical Records Abstraction Contactor
2 Months
Cirrus Concepts Consulting | 02.2011 - 04.2011
Analyzed client requirements to provide tailored solutions, driving customer satisfaction and retention rates.
Developed and implemented process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency across multiple engagements.
Led cross-functional teams in delivering strategic consulting projects for diverse clients.
Mentored junior consultants, fostering growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables within project timelines.
Financial Counselor
3 Years 4 Months
Dayton Physicians | 08.2007 - 12.2010
Provided financial counseling to patients, addressing concerns and guiding them through payment options.
Educated patients on financial assistance programs available, enhancing access to healthcare services.
Developed and implemented strategies to assist patients with insurance claims and billing inquiries.
Collaborated with medical staff to streamline patient intake processes for financial evaluations.
Senior Billing Specialist
3 Years
St, Elizabeth Medical Center | 09.2006 - 09.2009
Streamlined revenue cycle management through process improvements and system enhancements.
Analyzed billing discrepancies, implementing solutions to reduce errors and improve accuracy.
Led billing processes to ensure timely and accurate invoicing across departments.
Trained and mentored junior billing staff on compliance and best practices.
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
7 Years 11 Months
Miami Valley Hospital | 11.1998 - 10.2006
Reviewed and reconciled patient accounts for accuracy and compliance.
Managed billing processes to ensure timely invoicing and collections.
Coordinated communication between departments to resolve billing inquiries.
Trained new staff on accounts receivable procedures and systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Wilberforce University | Wilberforce, OH | 05-2003
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Miami Jacobs Jr. Collect | Dayton, Ohio | 04-1986
Skills
Guiding Care
EPIC
Nextgen
Patient advocacy
Clincal Care Advance
Sharepoint
Webex
Microsoft Office Package
Route navigation
Social perceptiveness
Expert communication
Outdoor survival skills
NICE
Timeline
Care Guide/Care Manager
Care Source
02.2012 - CurrentRead More
Care Management Health Specialist
Care Source
04.2011 - 12.2011Read More
Medical Records Abstraction Contactor
Cirrus Concepts Consulting
02.2011 - 04.2011Read More
Financial Counselor
Dayton Physicians
08.2007 - 12.2010Read More
Senior Billing Specialist
St, Elizabeth Medical Center
09.2006 - 09.2009Read More
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Miami Valley Hospital
11.1998 - 10.2006Read More
Wilberforce University
Bachelor of Science from Organizational Management