Lisa Pichoske

• Vaccinated county residents against COVID-19 virus according to CDC guidelines.
• Coordinated with County Health Director to determine any contraindications
• Tested County residents for COVID-19 virus following all testing guidelines

• Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
• Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
• Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
• Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
• Assist and consult with patients/parents over phone to determine if symptoms can be managed at home or patient needs to be assessed by physician
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.

• Oversaw health services for students K-12th grade and faculty.
• Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
• Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Promoted wellness and performed health screening for students and faculty.

See above duties and responsibilities

• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

• Performed prior authorization reviews for medical necessity based upon Inter Qual criteria.
• Coordinated Specialty Care services for inmate population and assured specialty care was delivered in safe and timely manner
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Supervised Utilization Management Staff
• Administrator for Central New York contract with NYSDOCS, which included coverage of specialty care for 20,000 lives.
• Responsible for provider relations, contract negotiations and policies and procedures

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Specialty areas included, Neurology, Childbirth center, Ante-partum, Newborn nursery, NICU, and Pediatrics.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.