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MARIA CHOOCHKEH PETRUSIC

Plano,TX

Summary

Performed Medicare cost report reviews and reimbursement validation for SNFs, ESRDs, and BBAs to ensure compliance with CMS regulations. Conducted DSH and Bad Debt sample testing, mentored auditors, provided procedural guidance, and supported training sessions. Partnered with senior auditors on audit findings, correspondence, and report preparation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

PARD Auditor

Novitas Solutions
Plano, Texas
12.2023 - Current
  • Review and analyze Medicare cost reports for SNFs, ESRDs, and BBAs to confirm reimbursement accuracy and compliance with CMS regulations.
  • Mentor auditors by providing guidance on audit procedures, CMS regulations, and best practices, and lead or assist in hosting training sessions to support team development and performance.
  • Conduct DSH and Medicare Bad Debt sample testing to verify CMS compliance and ensure accuracy of reimbursement adjustments.
  • Participate in provider entrance and exit conferences, addressing questions and clarifying Medicare policy requirements.
  • Perform full and limited desk reviews of cost reports for SNFs, ESRDs, BBAs, Limited S-10s and Hospitals, preparing correspondence and implementing review checklists to ensure accurate completion and documentation of audit findings.
  • Partner with senior auditors and in-charge auditors on hospital audits, assisting in post-audit follow-up and final report preparations.

Retail Personal Banker

Comerica Bank
Dallas, TX
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Directed operational and risk management activities, delivering results for the RB role within the Banking Center.
  • Researched and identified anomalies, providing accurate and detailed documentation to management and internal auditors.
  • Ensured compliance with Banking Center Risk Assessment and Compliance Standards, mitigating losses through adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw banking center operations in the absence of the Banking Manager, addressed operational needs, and enhanced customer and prospect experiences.

Branch Operations Specialist - Internal Auditor

Wintrust Financial Corporation
Northbrook, IL
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Managed 12 cash vaults around the U.S and 8 cash vaults within Wintrust Bank by monitoring all operations of cash flow and audit risks.
  • Serviced Wintrust Bank Charters and all Northbrook Bank Charters, monitored daily reports, and resolved or escalated matters as needed.
  • Performed research and managed charter-wide enforcement of policy and procedures, as well as conducted all Annually, Semi-Annually, Quarterly, and Monthly Audits.
  • Assessed and investigated all operational accounting reports in coordination with Senior Management.

Rates and Terms Specialist I

TCF Inventory Finance
Schaumburg, IL
11.2018 - 06.2019
  • Performed all necessary actions on a daily basis to complete and process all plans and programs of all loan data's and customer financial plans.
  • Conducted necessary audits on a weekly basis on completed loan contracts.
  • Worked with Invoice Processing and Finance Portfolio to review any requests, customer exceptional rates, contract plan terms and other financial requests to implement great customer experience.

Branch Supervisor

TCF Bank
Evanston, IL
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Managed all vault cash, daily operations, monthly and quarterly audits.
  • Engaged in one on one coaching by monitoring operations, outgoing phone calls, evaluating sales quality and customer service experiences.
  • Recorded documents such as correspondence, emails, drafts, and prepared reports for upper management.

Relationship Banker Teller I

TCF Bank
Evanston, IL
02.2017 - 08.2017
  • Managed cash and provided optimal levels of customer services on a daily basis.
  • Assessed monthly and quarterly audits.
  • Processed standard teller transactions for customers including servicing client's accounts, accepting loan payments, cashing checks, balancing the vault and cash drawers and correcting discrepancies.

Sports Recreation Administration Assistant

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
02.2014 - 05.2017
  • Assisted in the management of all websites and department funds by ensuring that all information, schedules, and data were kept up to date.
  • Provided assistance to members with any and all facility related questions and concerns.
  • Recruited undergraduate students and members to join intramural sports through direct solicitation, social media platforms and flyers.

Customer Service Manager

Walmart
Skokie, IL
05.2014 - 10.2015
  • Prepared daily audits to ensure proper management of all registers.
  • Scheduled all cashiers and customer service representatives to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
  • Facilitated outstanding customer service by resolving problems with credit cards, defective merchandise, returns and online orders.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance, Economics

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
08.2018

Skills

  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Mentoring and training new auditors
  • Cost report analysis and completion
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe, and Powerpoint
  • Proficiency in all Medicare systems

Timeline

PARD Auditor

Novitas Solutions
12.2023 - Current

Retail Personal Banker

Comerica Bank
12.2022 - 12.2023

Branch Operations Specialist - Internal Auditor

Wintrust Financial Corporation
09.2019 - 06.2021

Rates and Terms Specialist I

TCF Inventory Finance
11.2018 - 06.2019

Branch Supervisor

TCF Bank
08.2017 - 06.2018

Relationship Banker Teller I

TCF Bank
02.2017 - 08.2017

Customer Service Manager

Walmart
05.2014 - 10.2015

Sports Recreation Administration Assistant

Northeastern Illinois University
02.2014 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Finance, Economics

Northeastern Illinois University

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