Seasoned Quality Consultant and Senior Analyst with a proven track record at Aetna, a CVS Health Company, excelling in data integrity and system analysis. Leveraged expertise in SQL Server and exceptional attention to detail to enhance Medicaid/Medicare operations. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and process improvement, significantly exceeding quality and production standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Consultant
Aetna, a CVS Health Company
Peoria, AZ
07.2024 - Current
Responsible for quality audits and projects, etc., associated with the Medicaid/Medicare unit's functional focus.
Subject matter expert on workflows, policies, components of the system, and on daily operations and programs.
Responsible for supporting targeted quality audit projects.
Report results and make recommendations (e.g., training needs, quality controls, and procedures). In partnership with business owners, support the design, development, and validation of desktops.
May develop and design data collection capability (e.g., customer surveys, focus groups, system reports).
Under direct supervision, develop and deliver training.
May provide guidance or expertise to quality staff.
Senior Analyst
Aetna a CVS Heath Care Company
Phoenix, AZ
09.2017 - Current
Encounter Correction Analyst (AHCCCS) State of AZ, Aetna Medicaid Administrators
Subject matter expert responsible for talent selection, training, mentoring and employee development while responding to complex issues and proficiently completing health-plan and department projects as assigned
Applies National Federal, State and Managed Care Cost Containment policies in claim adjudication and reimbursement processing
Identifies, track trends and resolves benefit, contract, coverage, eligibility, technical, data, billing errors and payment discrepancies
Creates and develops end user written procedures and policy documents
Exceeds quality and production standards as set forth by department and the State of Arizona (AHCCCS)
Reinsurance, Transplant Analyst for the state of Arizona
Alchemy, DOA (department of Arizona), EDI lookup, EDM, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visual studios, QNXT
Quick Base
SQL server
Sr. Analyst, Encounter Validation Analyst
Aetna Medicaid Administrators
10.2015 - 09.2017
Responsible for the creation and submission of encounter data to State entities in accordance with regulatory and contractual requirements for accuracy and timeliness
Understands the impact of actions on system primarily used/maintained
Understand relationship of designated systems
Analyzes and verifies system results to ensure accuracy, accountability, and financial data integrity
Possesses working knowledge of functions of other units in department
Responds to and resolves customer inquiries and complaints (internal as well as external) both verbal and written correspondence within established unit objectives
Analyzes and resolves system error conditions within established unit time frames
Participates as a member of a project team
Analyzes and recommends solutions to non-standard requests and requirements from plan sponsors and areas within and outside the area
Processes customer new business and other User system produced data to prepare management level reports
Oversight for reporting on a complex Medicaid plan
Alchemy, DOA (department of Arizona), EDI lookup, EDM, EMS, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visual studios, QNXT
Quick Base
SQL server
Encounter Correction Analyst/Sr Benefit Analyst
04.2014 - 10.2015
Subject matter expert responsible for talent selection, training, mentoring and employee development while responding to complex issues and proficiently completing health-plan and department projects as assigned
Applies National, Federal, State and Managed care Cost Containment policies in claim adjudication and reimbursement processing
Identifies and tracks, trends, resolves trends, resolve benefit contract, coverage eligibility, technical, data, and billing and payment discrepancies
Creates and develops end user written procedures and policy documents for department adherence, eliminating and reducing production waste
Exceeds quality and production standards set forth by the department and the State of Arizona (AHCCCS)
Alchemy, DOA (department of Arizona), EDI lookup, EDM, EMS, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visual studios, QNXT
Quick Base
Education
Quality Management/Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
Phoenix, AZ
01.2017
Quality Management/Certified Six Sigma White Belt -
Phoenix, AZ
01.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing/Medical Assistant
Apollo College
Phoenix, AZ
01.1994
High School Diploma -
General Tolleson Union High School
Tolleson, AZ
01.1985
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
QNXT
PMMIS
QuickBase
SQL server
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
Positive Attitude
Patience
Attention to detail
Multitasker
Qualifications Summary
People-Oriented. Helping Teams Develop Solutions and Add Value to Customers Experience.
Focused Senior Analyst with 25+ years of claims, Customer service, experience in the Healthcare industry.
Expertise includes working in a complex and changing environment with a focus on operational efficiency; possess a strong 'systems thinking,' and ability to articulate the end picture.
Proven competency in planning, organization, recommending improvements and maintaining ongoing monitoring of system and operational performances for company's revenue.
Proactively identifies system trends, operational errors, communicates these to senior management and implements issue resolution for SOP.
Impressive interpersonal skills as a relationship builder, helping teams identify goals allowing them to stay motivated and held accountable.
Timeline
Quality Consultant
Aetna, a CVS Health Company
07.2024 - Current
Senior Analyst
Aetna a CVS Heath Care Company
09.2017 - Current
Sr. Analyst, Encounter Validation Analyst
Aetna Medicaid Administrators
10.2015 - 09.2017
Encounter Correction Analyst/Sr Benefit Analyst
04.2014 - 10.2015
Quality Management/Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
Quality Management/Certified Six Sigma White Belt -
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing/Medical Assistant