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MESHVA JARIWALA

Woodland Hills,CA

Summary

Determined Quality Specialist with dedication to quality and accuracy by improving procedures and leveraging resources from data analysis. Excellent with handling multiple projects in highly competitive environments with exceptional communication and organizational skills. Solid interpersonal and collaboration skills. Extensive Healthcare, Business, and Analytical background. Eager to utilize the hands-on data-driven experience as a Data Analyst at Centene.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Specialist 2

Health Net, Centene
04.2023 - Current

• Lead and participated in continuous quality improvement initiatives and served as a resource to others regarding quality concerns.
• Conducted large scale audits for DMHC, DHCS’s NCQA, CalViva, IRO cases with minimum supervision from leadership. E
• Conducted internal audits and identified, developed, and executed appropriate training programs applicable to the needs of the business to avoid quality risks by identifying trends and patterns of the audits.
• Introduced Power Bi/SQL to the team to create feedback reports as well as Track and Trend report.
• Collaborated with cross-functional departments to identify training needs, perform root-cause analysis, system errors, processing errors, etc. and developed work plans and processes.
• Identified, developed and executed appropriate training programs applicable to the needs of the business and based on identified trends and patterns.
• Handled various projects with minimum supervision to meet timelines.
• Collaborated with technical, non-technical business partners, vendors, etc. to support multiple quality functions and levels of the organization and effectively.

Grievance and Appeals Case Coordinator

Health Net, Centene
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Researched, gathered, and examined information for quality of service grievances and member appeals
  • Mentored new coordinators through daily training sessions and one-on-one advising
  • Wrote responses for members' grievances and appeals upon case findings
  • Followed up and maintained grievances and appeals cases on a daily basis
  • Handled provider calls, member calls, and internal communication
  • Performed research on various issues
  • Determined when a grievance or an appeal required escalation
  • Identified gaps and performed outreach to internal departments, PPGs, PNAs, facilities, provider offices, and vendors to obtain information, medical records, and relevant documentation needed
  • Completed grievance and appeal resolution letters using appropriate templates for respective types of case using any relevant attachments for members to review and arranged for translation letters if needed
  • Performed any other duties as assigned
  • Line of business Efficient in: HMO, PPO, Medicare

Contract Role: Seniors Market Concierge Services Support

Blue Shield of California
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Handled Members, Provider, Sales Agent or Brokers calls concerning eligibility, benefits, provider information, clinical inquiries, pharmacy needs, billing inquiries, medical claim inquiries, transportation inquiries
  • Coordinated membership changes such as member’s Primary Care Physician
  • Conducted resolution of pharmacy calls concerning benefits, co-pays, formulary, coverage, vacation overrides, and utilization management requirements
  • Issued necessary documents as per Members needs such as: EOC, SOB, I.D Cards, Provider and Pharmacy Directories
  • Fulfilled pharmacy needs such as help refilling member’s Rx by going over a denied claim with Pharmacy, Pharmacist or Pharmacy Tech by assessing the issue and help fix it for a successful claim reprocessing
  • Performed inventory reduction (i.e
  • Member inquiries, initiated claims adjustments, responded to emails)
  • Assisted Members reinstate, disenroll, sign up into the plans, make payments on the account, review Billing Summary review their medical claims
  • Line of Business Efficient in: Medicare Supplement: All Open and Closed Plans, Medicare Advantage MAPD: Blue Shield 65 Plus, Blue Shield Inspire, Blue Shield Vital, Blue Shield AdvantageOptimum and Blue Shield TotalDual Plan (HMO DSNP) and Blue Shield Coordinated Choice Plan, Medicare prescription drug plans PDP: Blue Shield Rx Plan and Blue Shield Rx Enhanced

Healthcare Consultant

American Practice Management
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Credentialed and contracted providers with insurance company
  • Verified all insurance information, referrals and authorizations for all scheduled procedures by maintaining a daily VOB
  • Informed management of any pending issues which might delay ability to perform scheduled procedure
  • Worked an attorney AR till the case is settled
  • Assisted with ins AR by exporting reports for each Doctor, and determining claims that require follow up
  • Worked on patient AR
  • Applied payments for each Doctor ensuring that the insurance paid the correct contracted rate
  • AR specialist and collections specialist
  • Entered charges with accurate CPT codes and submitted claims for Doctors
  • Specialties/ Facilities worked on: Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrician, Burn Unit and Personal Injury

Jr. Clinical Coordinator

Westlake Longevity Institute
08.2018 - 04.2019
  • Orchestrated day to day administrative functions of the clinic, including but not limited to auditing the authorizations for procedures, insurance verification, office visits, medications prior authorizations, clerical functions, patient billing and accounting functions, over saw the reception, patient scheduling for procedures
  • Conducted cash management, receivables and payables, monitored accurate patient transactions
  • Inventoried the entire clinic supplies stock
  • Managed, administered and promoted clinics website with multiple platforms
  • Developed, implemented, and maintained policy and procedures within the clinic
  • Completed timely and accurate documentation of all patient visits
  • Complied with company policies, ethics and values
  • Specialty worked on: Gastroenterology and Aesthetics

Patient Care Coordinator

Los Angeles Gastroenterology Institute
12.2017 - 04.2019
  • Coordinated, evaluated and assisted the daily operations of the clinic with the clinical manager
  • Supported clinics operation effectiveness and effectively communicated with the medical and management staff to run day to day functions
  • Promoted and facilitated patient education and staff development
  • Managed front office duty by greeting patients, verifying initial paperwork, and creating follow up appointments
  • Scheduled procedures with thorough and straightforward explanation of the process to patients and family
  • Verified insurance eligibility, maintained patient records compliant with HIPAA regulations, submitted prior-authorization requests
  • Communicated regularly and clearly to members of an interdisciplinary team including physicians, administrative, executive, technical and support personnel at surgery centers
  • Ensured top notch patient satisfaction and retention
  • Conducted personal assistant duties for head Gastroenterologist

Intern: Neuroscience Trauma Intensive Care Unit

The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
06.2015 - 04.2018
  • Made pre-rounds and rounds on floor with the Neurocritical Care Director Dr
  • Paul Vespa and team
  • Discussed and documented additional patient cases with NP and other medical staff after rounds.

Intern: Department of Patient Affairs M.A.P.S

The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
06.2015 - 04.2018
  • Audited medical team by paper-based observation questionnaires as per the guidelines suggested by JC.

Intern

Beverly Hills Vein Center
09.2017 - 01.2018
  • Observed and documented the medical team during patient evaluation and various procedures related to vein treatment.

Co-Manager

Charming Charlie
05.2015 - 01.2018
  • Built and managed a high-performing style specialist team to run a million-dollar store
  • Lead sales floor management and operations to maximize volume potential and achieve sales and KPI goals
  • Manage training, developing, and coaching of associates on product trends and selling behavior strategies
  • Analyzed various business reports to understand trends and opportunities.

Gelfand Lecture Chair

Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
09.2016 - 05.2017
  • Worked with fraternity President to produce a medically-related lecture for all the CSUN community.

Professional Chair

Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
09.2016 - 02.2017
  • Collaborated with the VP of Programming to create professional speaker events and medical school tours
  • Organized all fraternity events geared toward professional development.

Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon Director

Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • Planned and supervised a team to raise funds for patients at CHLA totaling $15,000.

Finance Chair

Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
03.2013 - 03.2016
  • Organized raising $10,000 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Service Chair

Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
09.2013 - 04.2014
  • Organized service projects and events like Blood Drives and Bone Marrow Drives
  • Liaison with philanthropy Children’s Miracle Network and other philanthropies.

Ambulatory Care Center Volunteer

SHARP Grossmont Hospital
01.2011 - 11.2011
  • Processed patient discharges
  • Helped nurses refill medication stock and update charts.

Surgical Liaison

SHARP Grossmont Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Liaison between surgeons and families for patient status
  • Front Desk Reception including telephone duty, directory services, and visitor greeting.

Surgical Intensive Care Unit Volunteer

SHARP Grossmont Hospital
03.2010 - 05.2010
  • Assisted nurses with various tasks for patient care
  • Inventory control including the stocking and systematic arrangement of various medications.

Junior Volunteer Board President

SHARP Grossmont Hospital
01.2010 - 05.2010
  • Organized activities in the volunteer department to raise money for patient care
  • Prepared holiday gifts for patients and volunteers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology -

California State University of Northridge

Certificate - Data Science And Machine Learning: Making Data-Dri

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
06.2024

Skills

  • Basic SQL
  • Data Extraction
  • Data Cleansing
  • Data Visualization
  • Python
  • SAS
  • Statistic
  • Exploratory Data Analysis
  • Proactive problem solver
  • Quick learner
  • Punctual
  • Reliable and willing to accept criticism and learn from it

Accomplishments

● Grossmont Hospital Corporation Board of Directors Outstanding Service Award

● Soroptimist International of La Mesa Honor Award for Volunteerism in Medical Field

● Grossmont Healthcare District Healthcare Hero Award

● San Diego County Board of Supervisor Recognition Award by Dianne Jacob, Supervisor Second District

● U.S. House of Representatives Special Congressional Recognition by Duncan Hunter, Member of Congress

● California Legislature Assembly Recognition by Joel Anderson, Member of Assembly, Assembly District 77

● California State Senate Recognition by Christine Kehoe 39th District

● Lean Six Sigma White Belt certified

References

Available upon request.

Languages

Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional Working

Timeline

Quality Specialist 2

Health Net, Centene
04.2023 - Current

Grievance and Appeals Case Coordinator

Health Net, Centene
03.2021 - 03.2023

Contract Role: Seniors Market Concierge Services Support

Blue Shield of California
07.2020 - 12.2020

Healthcare Consultant

American Practice Management
04.2019 - 04.2020

Jr. Clinical Coordinator

Westlake Longevity Institute
08.2018 - 04.2019

Patient Care Coordinator

Los Angeles Gastroenterology Institute
12.2017 - 04.2019

Intern

Beverly Hills Vein Center
09.2017 - 01.2018

Gelfand Lecture Chair

Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
09.2016 - 05.2017

Professional Chair

Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
09.2016 - 02.2017

Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon Director

Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
09.2015 - 01.2017

Intern: Neuroscience Trauma Intensive Care Unit

The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
06.2015 - 04.2018

Intern: Department of Patient Affairs M.A.P.S

The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
06.2015 - 04.2018

Co-Manager

Charming Charlie
05.2015 - 01.2018

Service Chair

Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
09.2013 - 04.2014

Finance Chair

Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
03.2013 - 03.2016

Ambulatory Care Center Volunteer

SHARP Grossmont Hospital
01.2011 - 11.2011

Surgical Intensive Care Unit Volunteer

SHARP Grossmont Hospital
03.2010 - 05.2010

Junior Volunteer Board President

SHARP Grossmont Hospital
01.2010 - 05.2010

Surgical Liaison

SHARP Grossmont Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology -

California State University of Northridge

Certificate - Data Science And Machine Learning: Making Data-Dri

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MESHVA JARIWALA