Kerri Vittimberga
Wilton Manors,FL
Summary
Talented and focused Revenue Cycle Team Manager with more than ten years of expertise handling budgets, payroll administration, EMR's, scheduling and referrals for fast-paced medical practices. Looking for a management position where strengths may be utilized. Diligent Revenue Cycle Manager aiming to level 15+ years of financial reporting expertise and budget monitoring experience to add value to ABA Therapy team. Well-versed in billing cycle operations and revenue performance analysis.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
ABA Revenue Cycle Manager
Spectrum RCM
Skokie, IL
06.2021 - Current
- Monitored and guided revenue cycle operations for over 10 ABA accounts in fast paced and growing billing company
- Improved Utilization Review Team and improved workflows and accuracy with timeliness improvement and results greater than 5 days in approval times
- Managed Accounts Receivable team and improved collection rates and reimbursement times in multiple RCM platforms including CentralReach and ReThink/Kareo
- Managed Cash Posting teams for accuracy and timely posting. Reviewed all month-end cash reconciliations and submitted to client organization within 5 days of close
- Highly proficient in data management including tools such as SalesForce and Microsoft products including Excel Pivots
- Managed Billing Team for accuracy and timeliness for primary and secondary billing and improved processes and workflows to ensure timeliness of submission for over $5m per month in ABA billing
- Completed financial reporting and analysis for billing revenue cycle on weekly and monthly basis depending on client's needs that identify collection rates by month, outstanding AR, billing totals and other needs as identified by the client
- Performed monthly meeting with clients and management team to review any questions, issues and projections for growth
- Assessed current revenue cycle procedures and implemented improvements to foster efficiency.
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Developed metrics personnel objectives, supporting key productivity results resulting in increased team productivity by 25%.
- Reviewed and performed staffing metrics for expected growth for 30, 60, 90 day projections
- Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities including last touched report, standard notes, billing and accounts receivable guides
- Reviewed and implemented and assisted new ABA startups with research for state laws and reimbursements across the USA
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees throughout the team and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Developed a succession plan for employee growth and retention
ABA Revenue Cycle Manager
CentralReach
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Implemented innovative programs, including SalesForce program to increase employee production
- Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain company's competitive edge across territories
- Managed team members resulting in increase in annual revenue
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits
- Chaired weekly meetings with leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and develop best practices and workflows
- Monitored over 17 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues resulting in higher rate of medical collections
- Supported clinical team members with revenue cycle procedures and solved and outstanding questions and issues
Owner
Living Well Med Spa
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted doctor and ARNP opening brand new office
- Trained new staff on use of EMR scheduling and billing protocols
- In charge of inventory and ordering of all medical products to assure budget and reduce threat of theft
- Performed semi-monthly and weekly payrolls for 1099 and W2 employees while maintaining confidentiality of all salaries and garnishments
- Maintained daily cash reconciliation and performed all daily deposits
- Payed all invoices, employees & monthly reconciliation using Quickbooks
- Managed 3 estheticians and 3 lash technicians to maintain quality and timeliness of appointments
- Managed any employee or patient issues to minimize loss to practice
- Worked on marketing with several vendors to build SEO ranking
- Created a Membership loyalty plan for patients to maintain customer loyalty
- Closed the Spa including closing of financials, taxes, liquidation of fixed assets and products.
Practice Manager/Owner
Somerset Surgical Associates
Dallas, TX
01.2006 - 03.2015
- Managed opening of practice including purchasing of all fixed assets, computers, telephones and medical supplies
- Hired and managed staff of 4-7 people for busy surgical practice
- Oversaw that all demographics and insurance information was verified and entered correctly
- Performed all medical billing and coding
- Posted all collections, corrected any billing errors and re-submitted HICFA forms
- Worked on any appeals with all major insurance carriers including CMS Medicare and Medicaid
- Implemented procedure to assure collection of co-pays and co-insurance amounts prior to services being provided including office visits, follow-ups and surgeries
- Worked closely with hospital administration and department chairs to maintain close and quality care for all patients
- Served on quality panel at hospital
- Performed annual office inspection by ACO to verify all OSHA and regulatory outlines were being followed
- Scored highest in health system for 9 years
- Paid all invoices and payroll using Quickbooks
- Worked closely with accountant to file all appropriate taxes
- Created annual budget to assist with growing practice
- Worked with hospitals and long-term care facilities to credential physicians
- Maintained office copies of all licenses and CME's
Vice President of Operations
Bracebridge Capital, LLC
Boston, MA
02.1994 - 09.2005
- Benefit Coordinator including Medical, Dental, 401k and Deferred Compensation plans
- Prepared Payroll budgets, bonus and incentive plans
- Prepared contract and confidentiality agreements for all employees
- Authorized Signatory for all banking transactions and wires
- Managed Back Office Operations for both foreign and domestic stocks and bonds
- Worked closely with Prime Brokerages to insure timely clearing of securities both physical and electronically
- Resolved any discrepancies in professional and timely manner
- Month & Year End pricing and position reconciliations
- Repurchase Agreement and Swap Transaction settlements
- Involved in growth of business from three employees to well over 200
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals
Education
Genealogy Researcher Certification -
Boston University
Online09.2015
Certified Floral Designer -
Miami School of Floral Design
Miami, FL09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Hartford West Hartford
West Hartford05.1992
Skills
- Billing & Collection platforms using CentralRech, ReThink, Kareo, Webedoctor & Meditech among others
- Highly proficient in creating and analyzing Excel pivots
- SalesForce, Slack, MS Teams products, Adobe
- Building Effective Relationships with both internal and external organizational staffs
- Staff Management and projections for future needs
Affiliations
The Pride Center at Equality Park - Founder's Circle Member, Leadership Broward Class of 35, Florida Medical Center Patient Quality Council - Member 2017, Member of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Board of Realtors, US Sailing - Member, National Genealogical Association Member, United States Optimist Dinghy Association - Executive Board Member 2012-2015, USODA General Secretary 2013-2015 Emeritus, USODA International Committee Chair 2013-2015, USODA National SailingTeam Committee Member
Timeline
ABA Revenue Cycle Manager
Spectrum RCM
06.2021 - Current
ABA Revenue Cycle Manager
CentralReach
05.2019 - 05.2021
Owner
Living Well Med Spa
01.2018 - 01.2019
Practice Manager/Owner
Somerset Surgical Associates
01.2006 - 03.2015
Vice President of Operations
Bracebridge Capital, LLC
02.1994 - 09.2005
Genealogy Researcher Certification -
Boston University
Certified Floral Designer -
Miami School of Floral Design
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Hartford West Hartford
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