MEKA ROSS
Summary
Experienced financial operations professional with a proven track record in managing full-cycle accounts payable and maintaining vendor relationships. Demonstrated ability to ensure timely and compliant payments, contributing to organizational efficiency. Skilled in leading administrative teams in high-volume environments while adhering to regulatory standards. Strong communicator with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to supporting mission-driven initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator
Mississippi Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
- Responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the certification process for the Health and Wellness Team which has approximately seven thousand employees.
- As the Certification Coordinator, this role involves collaborating with various departments, ensuring compliance with certification standards, and facilitating communication between internal and external stakeholders.
- Accountable for maintaining the integrity of certification programs and contributing to the overall success of individuals seeking certification.
- Manage end to end accounts payable processes, including invoice coding, approval routing, and timely vendor payments, ensuring 100% compliance with internal controls and payment terms.
- Oversee accounts receivable operations including invoice generation, collections, and reconciliation, reducing aged receivables by 20% through proactive follow-ups and streamlined billing procedures.
- Generate detailed financial reports and tracked grant allocations to ensure accurate fund usage, compliance with grantor requirements, and alignment with organizational budgets.
- Act as the primary point of contact for certification candidates, answering inquiries and providing guidance throughout the certification process.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of certification programs.
- Create and update certification policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with training providers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth certification processes.
- Communicate certification updates, changes, and relevant information to internal and external stakeholders.
- Guide and assist certification candidates through application processes, exam scheduling, and preparation.
- Provide resources and support to help candidates meet certification requirements.
- Address and resolve candidate issues or concerns in a timely and effective manner.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of certification candidates and their progress.
- Generate reports on certification metrics, such as pass rates, candidate demographics, grant programmatic trends and program effectiveness.
- Ensure the security and confidentiality of certification-related data.
- Conduct regular audits of certification processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to maintain the high standards of certification programs.
- Implement corrective actions based on audit findings.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and changes in certification requirements.
- Recommend and implement enhancements to certification processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Actively participate in professional development opportunities related to certification management.
Physician Scheduler
Mississippi Medical Center
08.2009 - 08.2018
- Responsible for efficiently managing and organizing the schedules of eight physicians.
- Role entails coordinating appointments, surgeries, meetings, and other professional commitments.
- Manage eight provider’s schedules (reschedule, cancellations, labs, surgeries, etc.).
- Thoroughly carry out Physicians’ orders.
- Operate multiline switchboard.
- Provide timely (within 24 hours) response to phone calls, emails, EMR messages and IM messages.
- Assist patients with paperwork.
- Preauthorize insurance and collect deductible payment(s).
- Reconcile daily cash collection.
- Create and update certification policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Ensure adherence to HIPPA standards and regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration
Jackson State University
Jackson, MSSkills
- Epic and Workday
- HealthStream and MedTrainer
- ReadyDoc and Paylocity
- Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks
- Certification management
- Financial reporting and regulatory compliance
- Data analysis and entry
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Team collaboration and audit management
- CRM software proficiency
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Schedule coordination
- Accounts reconciliation
- Administrative oversight and recordkeeping
- Contract management
Software And Technology
- Epic
- Workday
- HealthStream
- ReadyDoc
- MedTrainer
- Paylocity
- CertiPort
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Quickbooks
Timeline
Coordinator
Mississippi Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
Physician Scheduler
Mississippi Medical Center
08.2009 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration
Jackson State University
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