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Lynda Davis

Lovington,United States

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Finance/Decision Support/Revenue Cycle

Nor-Lea General Hospital
Lovington, NM
10.2013 - Current
  • Developed and maintained short-term and long-term financial plans.
  • Managed budgeting processes for multiple departments or divisions within an organization.
  • Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
  • Monitored financial performance metrics, developing actionable insights and recommendations to enhance profitability.
  • Oversaw annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial sustainability.
  • Developed and maintained data analysis models to support decisions in organizational operations.
  • Identified and analyzed trends in business performance metrics to inform decision-making process.
  • Designed, implemented, and monitored Decision Support systems for improved operational efficiency.
  • Created reports and dashboards to provide stakeholders with actionable insights on key performance indicators.
  • Conducted quantitative research by using statistical methods to interpret data sets.
  • Performed ad-hoc analyses of large datasets to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports summarizing key findings from the decision support system.
  • Assisted senior leadership in developing strategies based on evidence-based research results.
  • Developed and implemented departmental policies and procedures to ensure accuracy of revenue cycle operations.
  • Conducted financial analyses, such as pricing models and profitability studies, to identify areas for improvement in the revenue cycle process.
  • Collaborated with hospital departments to improve patient satisfaction scores related to the revenue cycle process.
  • Oversaw all activities related to patient registration, pre-certification, authorization, charge capture, coding compliance auditing, claim submission, follow-up, denial management, accounts receivable collection follow-up, customer service inquiries, issues resolution, cash posting, reconciliation activities.
  • Ensured adherence of HIPAA guidelines by staff members handling sensitive information related to the revenue cycle process.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings within the revenue cycle process through improved workflow design or automation initiatives.
  • Evaluated existing workflows and identified areas where improvements could be made that would result in increased efficiency or reduced costs associated with the revenue cycle process.
  • Evaluated revenue cycle processes and established actionable methods to increase productivity and efficiency.
  • Participated in revenue cycle processes, working to maximize profitability and increase revenue.
  • Oversaw complete lifecycle of revenue operations.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.

Financial Analyst

Nor-Lea General Hospital
Lovington, NM
07.2011 - 10.2013
  • Identified discrepancies in financial data and recommended corrective actions to resolve them.
  • Analyzed trends in financial performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Performed quantitative analysis of historical data to identify patterns or anomalies in the data set.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting processes were followed.

Health Information Manager

Nor-Lea General Hospital
Lovington, NM
10.2008 - 07.2011
  • Prepared statistical reports summarizing medical records operations for senior management review.
  • Educated staff on best practices related to the use of EHR systems and other health information technology tools.
  • Resolved discrepancies between coded data elements by researching clinical documentation within the medical record.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary teams focused on improving quality outcomes through better documentation practices.
  • Analyzed data from multiple sources to develop reports that tracked performance indicators such as length of stay or readmission rates.
  • Coordinated the release of confidential patient information according to applicable laws and regulations.
  • Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.

  • Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Streamlined day-to-day office processes to meet long-term goals.

Health Information Coder

Nor-Lea General Hospital
Lovington, NM
07.2007 - 10.2008
  • Reviewed patient medical records for accuracy, completeness and compliance with coding regulations.
  • Coded diagnoses and procedures from patient medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes.
  • Verified accuracy of procedure codes to ensure proper reimbursement levels.
  • Researched discrepancies between documentation and billing information in order to resolve any issues prior to submission.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements related to medical coding operations processes and procedures.
  • Validated accuracy of diagnosis codes as well as modifiers used on claims before final submission to payer and insurance companies.
  • Ensured timely resolution of denials due to incorrect code assignments or missing information in the claim form.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lovington High School
Lovington, NM

Skills

  • Cost control
  • Financial forecast model development
  • Strategic financial planning
  • Profitability analysis
  • Financial planning
  • Organizational skills
  • Performance metrics evaluation
  • Budget design
  • Strategic planning
  • ROI delivery
  • Financial reporting and analysis

Timeline

Director of Finance/Decision Support/Revenue Cycle

Nor-Lea General Hospital
10.2013 - Current

Financial Analyst

Nor-Lea General Hospital
07.2011 - 10.2013

Health Information Manager

Nor-Lea General Hospital
10.2008 - 07.2011

Health Information Coder

Nor-Lea General Hospital
07.2007 - 10.2008

High School Diploma -

Lovington High School
Lynda Davis