Laura Bable
Summary
Experienced Utilization Specialist Supervisor, excelling in navigating the DODD Medicaid Waiver and non-Waiver systems. Expert in billing, obtaining authorizations, analyzing utilization, and staffing patterns to ensure accuracy. Recognized for Medicaid and DODD regulatory compliance and administration.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilization Specialist Supervisor
REM Ohio
01.2009 - Current
- Facilitated training sessions and technical assistance for staff and supervisors on DODD and REM software systems.
- Maintained compliance through diligent tracking of authorizations, Medicaid renewal dates, and assessments.
- Refined reporting procedures to boost resource utilization.
- Collaborated with supervisors and SA's to assess CPT staffing patterns.
- Communicate site changes to teams to ensure timely updates of systems.
- Gathered, organized and inputed information into digital databases for over 800 individuals.
- DODD billing for multiple service types and audits for accuracy.
- Maintain database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Create and manage project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Apply strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Trainer
REM Ohio
03.1996 - 01.2009
- Conducted First Aid and CPR training sessions for staff.
- Developed and managed OSHA-compliant training programs for operational teams.
Program Supervisor
REM Ohio
05.1992 - 03.1996
- Supervised Waiver Group Homes, Supported Living Sites, and Ohio Shared Living Sites.
- Managed completion of Medicaid applications and renewals.
- Developed staffing schedules and recruited personnel.
- Coordinated with teams to deliver high-quality services tailored to individual needs.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OHSkills
- Expert knowledge of DODD Rules & Software Systems
- Proficient with MSS, EMBS, PNM, Tableau, OISP, Brittco, Advisor and Sandata
- Training and Software troubleshooting leader
- Process optimization
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Billing quality assurance
- Documentation compliance
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Project team leader
- Software troubleshooting
Timeline
Utilization Specialist Supervisor
REM Ohio
01.2009 - Current
Trainer
REM Ohio
03.1996 - 01.2009
Program Supervisor
REM Ohio
05.1992 - 03.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of Wooster