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Kenyatta Johnson

Apollo Beach,Fl.

Summary

Trained in Quality Improvement Process. Caring and responsible. dedicated to the tasks and flowcharting at hand as to work very well with other team members or need no supervision to work remote and get the job done as expected. Recent experience in HEDIS hybrid measure chases for standardized reporting in collection of information from member's records pertaining to Gaps in Care. Additionally, utilization management experience in Commercial, Medicaid, CMS, Medicare, Behavioral Health sectors including 5yrs in Physician Resource Management for multi-state contracts. Established and maintained departmental P&P, objectives and standards assuring site compliance with AHCA state regulations/requirements. Communication of organizational & departmental change initiatives, and analytics to Site Director. Skillset includes utilization review compliance and accreditation procedures which include NCQA and OIG standards, utilizing lean principles to report completed chart metrics to optimize contract performance measures to leadership. Point of contact for issue resolution and root-cause analysis for various departments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead Dispute Resolution Analyst

J29 Inc.
05.2024 - Current
  • Available for DRA guidance and questions regarding dispute review, work instruction adherence as it applies to the IDR process.
  • Ensuring turn-around-times (TAT) are met under DRA review to stay within contractual agreements as an IDR entity with regard to oversight bodies which include Departments of Treasury, Labor and HHS Health and Human Services collectively.
  • Always available to help enhance the teams skills and knowledge base especially according to the work instructions.
  • Ensuring with high priority that PQLs are answered within a reasonable timeframe so as to not interfere with the dispute process TAT.
  • Passing quality metrics individually and as a team to drive continuous improvement plans with the intentions to meet and exceed performance metrics.


Quality Auditor

J29 Inc
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Reviewed completed IDR disputes after decision of eligibility or not by DRA for compliance adherence as mandated by CMS guidelines in the IDR setting.
  • Ensured that adequate documentation was received by both parties in order to process the IDR request for a final decision.
  • Ensured compliance measures are met with accuracy according to the guidelines and regulations set forth by CMS.
  • Objectively and accurately recorded my findings into the QA tool for reporting purposes.
  • Payed close attention to detail and utilized my ability to analyze data and all documentation for errors or non-compliance which correctness is mission -critical .

HEDIS Service Associate II -Remote

Elevance Health
01.2023 - 04.2023

⦁ Hedis time sensitive project from January 2023-April 2023
⦁ Responsible for providing administrative and telephonic support for department working on a data collection project in a fast paced environment in order to meet deadlines within the project.
⦁ Worked under the direction of the Lead to assist and fulfill requests by contacting and corresponding with provider practices.
⦁ A high degree of professionalism and team effort was employed throughout the project.
⦁ Worked at a fast pace in EMR pursuit as the Hedis Service Associate II for medical record information, maintain department tracking log, and Abstractor calendars.
⦁ An understanding of the Medical record filing system within the department .
⦁ Responsible for assist abstractors by utilizing research within the company's claims and medical record systems and locating where members received care.
⦁ A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality was required and employed daily.
⦁ High level of familiarity with medical terminology, customer service, call center background and prior HEDIS experience was given priority for this position.

Denials-Appeals Medical Chart Analyst-Remote

CVS AETNA Pharmacy
10.2020 - 12.2022
  • Chart review utilizing HEDIS/ STARS Measures in Commercial/Government sectors.
  • Participated in claims discussion meetings with claims examiners and supervisors to review complex claims.
  • Maintained monthly metrics tracking designated activities.
  • Determined whether claims examiners or management questions could be appropriately addressed or referred to other team members.
  • Medicare Appeals case review for medical necessity.
  • Daily goal to meet and exceed government mandated timelines.
  • Daily compliance with TAT Medicare D and Med B.
  • Navigated multiple computer software applications.
  • Chart review prescription on insurance plan formulary for over 2000 medications.
  • National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)

CRC COVID19 Response Ctr Case Manager-Remote

Medix -Amazon Medical Benefits
08.2020 - 09.2020
  • Benefits processing of COVID-19 employee claims pay out due to COVID-19 related illnesses.
  • Contact Tracing follow-up with affected case subject.
  • Case metrics reporting.
  • Salesforce CRM platform proficiency.
  • Omni-Channel Salesforce.
  • Panorama CRM platform experience.

Physician Resources / Case Review Analyst/Scheduler

EQHealth Solutions/Kepro
07.2018 - 07.2020
  • Hybrid Role: Worked under the direction of the Corporate Medical Director and Site Project Director to onboarding of new Physicians and PHD level reviewers in Behavioral Health chart review assignment in both disciplines for timely completion for contract compliance. ▪ Ensured adequate chart reviews were assigned for provision of timely review completion. ▪ Daily communication with Physician Reviewers and have been the liaison needed to exceed expectations in chart review for medical necessity, more recently for COVID-19 hospital visits. ▪ Ensured completion of required Physician onboarding process. Included but not limited to virtual Physicians Systems and software training and credentialing. NPI updates and MES Peer Review Services for cross-state licensing.
    ▪ Served as a super user for adverse outcome chart reviews and as technical support for Physicians for medical reviews and Behavior Analysis Programs as well. ▪ Forward driven pro forma initiatives while well versed in delivering Data Analytics into Strategy & operational improvements both written and oral. ▪ Served as a liaison between Utilization Management & Corporate C-Suite members. ▪ Strategic planning of locum and assign charts as needed.
    ▪ Maintained and established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and standards assuring site compliance with AHCA state regulations/requirements. Denials and Appeals Management-

    ACHA Fair Hearings scheduling and final court abstract follow-up.
  • AHCA complaint resolution.

Team Lead/ Call Center-Customer Service Quality

EQ Health Solutions/Kepro
10.2016 - 07.2018
  • Customer Service Team Lead Florida and Colorado Contracts–2016-2018 Provided mentorship and training.
  • Daily call monitoring for quality assurance as to support the pillars of company values and mission statement.
  • Maintained knowledge of job descriptions, performed employee monthly evaluations.
  • Human resource management of new customer service reps. Goal setting and monthly evaluations of 17-24 customer service representatives.
  • Provider portal -interface troubleshooting.
  • Generated reports detailing metrics such as call times and satisfaction ratings and Quality Assurance.

Customer Service Associate Call Center

EQ Health Solutions
06.2015 - 09.2016
  • 50 Outbound Calls per day to Medicaid recipients to conduct EPSDT home surveys and close gaps in care for care coordination of services- Illinois Contract.

Health Information- Data Abstractor

BayCare Health System
03.2014 - 05.2015


  • Lawson Computer Software for accurate shipping of hospital supply procurement.
  • Administrative duties include front office employee time keeping and payroll management reconciliation.


Office Manager

The Regent At HCC Hillsborough Community College
10.2012 - 10.2014
  • Conduct Tours daily and sold rental spaces of the 20,000 sq ft meeting venue to possible clients ranging from $1000-$3000 per/hr in positive revenues for the facility.
  • Reconciliation of monthly banking account statements receivable & accounts payable.

Prescription Benefit Specialist

WellDyne Pharmacy
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • Assisted Federal Employees refill their prescriptions via rapid incoming call center and PBM Management Software and multiple platforms.40-70 incoming call handling/day
  • Third-Party billing re-imbursement
  • Prior authorization follow-up



Operations Manager

Eastside Investments
12.1999 - 12.2010
  • Supervision of 2-7 employees in a customer service environment.
  • End of day metrics reporting.
  • Created marketing campaigns for advertising monthly.
  • Inventory management and audits.
  • Vendor management; recorded, tracked and monitored inbound supplies.

Education

Associate of Arts - Legal Studies

Hillsborough College
Tampa, FL
05-2027

CPCS Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist - CPCS Test Eligible

NAMSS National Association Medical Staff Services
09.2022

CPMSM Certified Professional in Medical Serv Mngmt - CPMSM Test Eligible

NAMSS National Association Medical Staff Services
09.2022

Certification - CVS Medical Chart Review Hedis /Stars

HEDIS Certification 2021
CVS Aetna Pharmacy

Certification - COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2/Contact Tracing

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
2020

Certified - Business Analytics

Harvard Business School Online
Boston, MA
2019

Certified - Six Sigma

University of Central Florida
Orlando, Fl
2018

Certified - Human Resources Management

Hillsborough Community College
Ruskin, FL
2015

Certified - Intuit Quickbooks Payroll

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
2015

Certified - Pharmacy Health Science

Southern Technical College - Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL
2006

Certified-EKG Technician

Erwin Technical College
Tampa, FL
1996

Certified - Certified-Phlebotomy Medical Lab Science

Erwin Technical College
Tampa, FL

Associate of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
St Petersburg, Florida
1992

High School Diploma -

Armwood High School
Seffner, FL
1988

Skills

  • Noted Accomplishment (RVU) Relative Value Unit Proposal-Utilized completed Physician chart reviews and MORs to optimize contract performance with pay increases for all 1099 Physicians
  • 2017- eQ Health Solutions Commendation from member's Parent- Dr Allison Haughton-Green parent of Jordan Green on being resourceful and committed to expediting her son's authorization request

Affiliations

Government/Medicaid
  • Change Healthcare- InterQual Review Criteria
  • AHCA –Agency for Healthcare Administration Portal
  • Member, Alumni Association -Society of Human Resource Management -member since 2015
  • National Down Syndrome Society
  • Special Olympics Advocate

Accomplishments

    ▪ Supported leadership in employee engagement initiatives ▪ Strategic Planning -New Project Implementation- Behavior Analysis Program-2019

    ▪ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information.

    ▪ Established professional relationships with C-Suite members and leadership. ▪ Built firm business relationships with community providers and specialty physicians across the State of Florida.

    ▪ 5 years enhancing the ‘customer experience' by building open working relationships with colleagues, patients and providers. ▪ ACHA annual site visit for contract compliance and extension.

    ▪ Highlight: Root Cause Analysis on inconsistencies in (MOR) Monthly Operating Report, reported those findings to the Florida State Director

    ▪ Highlight: Peer to Peer- Facilitated collaboration between 2nd level Physician reviewers and providers with scheduling Peer to Peer clinical phone calls.

Qualifications


  • Proven positive professional relationships managing 23-32 physicians daily with scheduling and resource support with C-suite level concerns
  • Six Sigma Black Belt in Healthcare utilizing Kaizen 5s Business Philosophy model-2015 for problem solving
  • Medical Terminology
  • Advanced Level Anatomy & Physiology
  • Pharmacology II
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency


KSA-Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Citrix Workspace
MEDITECH
LabCorp
NexGen
CareMore
Cotiviti
Reveleer
M360
Allscripts
One Note
Visio
Practice Fusion
Concord Cloud
Athene
EPDS
PowerChart
EPIC-Tapestry
EPIC-Carelink
EPIC-eClinicalworks

Timeline

Team Lead Dispute Resolution Analyst

J29 Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Quality Auditor

J29 Inc
05.2023 - 05.2024

HEDIS Service Associate II -Remote

Elevance Health
01.2023 - 04.2023

Denials-Appeals Medical Chart Analyst-Remote

CVS AETNA Pharmacy
10.2020 - 12.2022

CRC COVID19 Response Ctr Case Manager-Remote

Medix -Amazon Medical Benefits
08.2020 - 09.2020

Physician Resources / Case Review Analyst/Scheduler

EQHealth Solutions/Kepro
07.2018 - 07.2020

Team Lead/ Call Center-Customer Service Quality

EQ Health Solutions/Kepro
10.2016 - 07.2018

Customer Service Associate Call Center

EQ Health Solutions
06.2015 - 09.2016

Health Information- Data Abstractor

BayCare Health System
03.2014 - 05.2015

Office Manager

The Regent At HCC Hillsborough Community College
10.2012 - 10.2014

Prescription Benefit Specialist

WellDyne Pharmacy
08.2011 - 06.2012

Operations Manager

Eastside Investments
12.1999 - 12.2010

Associate of Arts - Legal Studies

Hillsborough College

CPCS Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist - CPCS Test Eligible

NAMSS National Association Medical Staff Services

CPMSM Certified Professional in Medical Serv Mngmt - CPMSM Test Eligible

NAMSS National Association Medical Staff Services

Certification - CVS Medical Chart Review Hedis /Stars

HEDIS Certification 2021

Certification - COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2/Contact Tracing

Johns Hopkins University

Certified - Business Analytics

Harvard Business School Online

Certified - Six Sigma

University of Central Florida

Certified - Human Resources Management

Hillsborough Community College

Certified - Intuit Quickbooks Payroll

Hillsborough Community College

Certified - Pharmacy Health Science

Southern Technical College - Fort Myers

Certified-EKG Technician

Erwin Technical College

Certified - Certified-Phlebotomy Medical Lab Science

Erwin Technical College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Armwood High School
Kenyatta Johnson