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Latoya Norwood

Streamwood,IL

Summary

Dedicated and highly capable professional with a Master’s degree in Health Administration. Skilled in orchestrating interdisciplinary teams and projects, demonstrating exceptional leadership in driving process optimizations. Proficient in managing a range of reporting requirements, including weekly admissions, monthly Medicare, end-of-month summaries, combined insurance clinic reports, and open enrollment. Capable of leading strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiencies and compliance in healthcare settings, I bring a proven track record of informal leadership, strong skills in training peers, and managing team dynamics effectively. Hands-on individual boasting a career spent handling an array of administrative tasks efficiently and with a smile. A polished Financial Coordinator offering a strong background in insurance, billing, and compliance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Coordinator

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
03.2024 - Current
  • Conduct regular meetings with dialysis patients within the assigned region to educate them on various insurance options, including Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Supplements, State Renal Programs, and COBRA.
  • Guide patients through the insurance application processes, ensuring timely submission and follow-up, and obtain premium statements and signatures for grant assistance.
  • Conduct consultations on employment change status and other circumstances impacting coverage; manage disputes and claims, including follow-up regarding documentation for non-payment.
  • Assist patients with initial and annual indigent waivers and grants, verifying and collecting necessary documentation.
  • Determine Medicare eligibility through direct patient engagement and verification with Social Security Offices, supporting patients in the Medicare application process, and serving as a liaison for Medicare reinstatement and termination issues.
  • Manage open enrollment and reinstatement paperwork, and monitor the 30-month Coordination of Benefits period for Group Health Plan patients.
  • Verify and track Medicaid status monthly, assisting with spend-down calculations and evaluating financial information for indigent programs.
  • Maintain accurate and current insurance information for all patients, addressing discrepancies, and ensuring proper documentation for patient accounts.
  • Analyze monthly reports and billing system data to verify insurance details, investigate discrepancies, and ensure billing accuracy.
  • Support various projects and tasks assigned by supervisors to enhance operations and patient support.

Contract Analyst

CHANGE HEALTHCARE
Lombard, IL
10.2020 - 05.2023
  • Contributed to maximizing reimbursement and overall compliance through in-depth research and effective navigation of provider databases to maintain and update contract language accuracy.
  • Administered the Contract Management Tool (Access) to improve operational processes.
  • Efficiently managed the accuracy and efficiency of contract rates and structures within the system.
  • Surpassed the quality assurance rate of 95% by attaining and sustaining 97% accuracy through meticulous analysis of more than 22 complex client/payer contracts weekly.
  • Adeptly managed combined responsibilities of Contract Coordinator and Contract Analyst for six months due to a staffing shortage, thereby significantly outperforming monthly goals.
  • Effectively responded to contract management data requests, and produced compliance reports.
  • Effectively coordinated with network services staff and administered contract updates to exceed productivity and quality standards through the creation and implementation of a training system for two personnel.

Contract Coordinator

CHANGE HEALTHCARE
Lombard, IL
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Exhibited superior contract management capabilities by effectively clearing a backlog exceeding 500 contracts within the first three months of employment.
  • Stringently followed company policies, and pinpointed and implemented practical solutions to resolve contract retrieval issues.
  • Monitored and maintained adherence to state and federal regulations while supporting clients through the intricacies of contract reimbursement and provisions.
  • Elevated the system’s efficiency and accessibility for use by contract analysts through optimal management of the contract request and retrieval process.

Audit Recovery Specialist

CHANGE HEALTHCARE
Lombard, IL
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Highlighted potential process enhancements and training opportunities through the production of detailed reports to evaluate recovery outcomes.
  • Optimized the process for identifying and resolving issues related to potential overpayments, using strong critical thinking abilities.
  • Ensured meticulous submission of necessary documentation and extensive updates on status changes to secure refunds worth over $1M.
  • Achieved substantial reductions in outstanding refund inventory through efficient and effective management of daily call volumes and inventory tasks.

Audit & Overpayment Recovery Specialist

EQUIAN
Warrenville, IL
05.2014 - 05.2017
  • Fostered positive relationships by effectively addressing provider inquiries related to overpayment refunds.
  • Contributed to elevating the accuracy and functionality of the recovery database in coordination with IT personnel.
  • Ensured error-free processing using system-generated reports to pinpoint potential overpayments.
  • Through meticulous analysis of generated reports, I identified key areas needing enhancements in processes and training opportunities.
  • Equipped team members with advanced strategies for effective overpayment recovery through extensive training sessions.

Patient Access Partner

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Maywood, IL
02.2011 - 03.2014
  • Adeptly administered all aspects of patient appointments, including bookings, cancellations, and necessary rescheduling, using scheduling software.
  • Provided extensive training and guidance to three team members, focusing on the crucial task of validating insurance for accurate reimbursement, thereby improving their skill set.

Education

Master of Health Administration -

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Training & Coaching
  • Team Leadership
  • Audit Refund Recovery
  • Contract Coordination
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Data Management
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Time Management
  • Staff Development
  • Healthcare Reimbursement
  • Insurance Coordination
  • SharePoint
  • MS Excel
  • EPIC Hyperspace
  • Cerner
  • Insurance verification
  • Claims management
  • Medicare eligibility

Affiliations

  • ILLINOIS HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | Member
  • AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | Member

Skills

Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Operational Efficiency, Training & Coaching, Team Leadership, Audit Refund Recovery, Contract Coordination, Revenue Cycle Management, Data Management, Interdepartmental Collaboration, Health Information Systems, Project Management, Time Management, Staff Development, Healthcare Reimbursement, Insurance Coordination, Patient Trak, E-Cube Financials, SharePoint, MS Office Suite, EPIC Hyperspace, Cerner

Value Propositions

Ability to orchestrate the alignment of existing organizational operations with organizational goals in order to drive initiatives that enhance service delivery., Capable of implementing highly effective management practices to optimize healthcare processes while ensuring superior patient care and efficient use of resources., Potential for leading transformational changes within healthcare settings including adeptly managing transitions and promoting adaptability among staff during policy and system updates.

Timeline

Financial Coordinator

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
03.2024 - Current

Contract Analyst

CHANGE HEALTHCARE
10.2020 - 05.2023

Contract Coordinator

CHANGE HEALTHCARE
09.2019 - 10.2020

Audit Recovery Specialist

CHANGE HEALTHCARE
01.2018 - 09.2019

Audit & Overpayment Recovery Specialist

EQUIAN
05.2014 - 05.2017

Patient Access Partner

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
02.2011 - 03.2014

Master of Health Administration -

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Latoya Norwood