Results-driven healthcare leader offering 24 years of clinical, administrative, and patient care experience. Gifted in building and implementing approaches to increase quality and streamline procedures. Significant leadership background directing multidisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve care objectives and outperform business targets.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Operations Manager II
Southwest Medical Part Of Optum
08.2011 - Current
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring 40 team members for 6 locations
Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments
Recruited trained, and mentored new employees, fostering their professional development
Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying strengths as well as areas for growth and improvement opportunities
Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance
Organized health fairs and community events to raise health awareness and improve HEDIS compliance
Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments
Ensured regulatory compliance with timely audits, thorough documentation, and prompt corrective actions.
Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that resulted in increased efficiency and improved patient care quality.
Clinical Health Coordinator
Coventry Health Care
01.2008 - 08.2011
Conducted regular assessments of patient needs and coordinated services accordingly with relevant healthcare professionals
Served as liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions across different levels of care
Established patient-centric approach to care coordination, resulting in increased satisfaction and improved health outcomes
Reduced hospital readmission rates 10% through effective post-discharge follow-up and support
Promoted preventive healthcare measures, leading to decreased instances of chronic conditions among patients.
Provided ongoing support to both patients and families throughout their healthcare journey, addressing concerns or challenges as they arose.
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Las Vegas, NV
05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
DeVry University
Kansas City, MO
05.2008
Skills
Medical practice management
Medical terminology, ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS
Project Management
Capitation, Managed Care Line of Business
Contracting/Credentialing Providers
HEDIS, NCQA
Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial Insurances
Strategic Planning
Utilization Management
Excellent Communication
Leadership Skills
Accomplishments
Managed care for over 100,000 patients.
Capitation/Managed Care line of business
Devised effective policies and protocols resulting in 80% compliance with audit requirements.
Managed team of 50 staff members.
Timeline
Clinical Operations Manager II
Southwest Medical Part Of Optum
08.2011 - Current
Clinical Health Coordinator
Coventry Health Care
01.2008 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
DeVry University
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