Effective time management and analytical skills, detailed-oriented, problem solving, and oral and communication skills which enhances my ability to prioritize work effort and conduct thorough data analysis. Taken collectively my individual and professional attributes provides a solid foundation to analyze business requirements, maintain work databases, and build effective relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Epic Expected Reimbursement Contracts Analyst
Trinity Health
Livonia, MI
06.2021 - Current
Configuration & Maintenance: Build and maintain all payer agreements and applicable fee schedules obtained through Government/Payer Publications or provided by internal Payer Strategy teams
Reviews the agreements & language for any reimbursement terms and rate policies, determines the various methodology utilized to calculate reimbursement & develops a build plan for Epic configuration
Inpatient Rehab and Skilled Nursing contract build experience
Make updates based on ongoing negotiations and regular payer updates, actively monitor government or payer websites
Testing & Controls: Unit Testing for each term to confirm the system configuration
Utilize the SUP environment with production claims to test configuration logic
Contract build checklist & Change Management Controls process followed
Epic Expected Reimbursement Contracts Analyst
Tegria
Madison, WI
08.2023 - 01.2024
Deep understanding of Epic HB functionality, including reimbursement contract structures, claim edits, payment variance reporting, and payer specific rules to accurately configure contracts within the system.
Provide guidance and coaching to new or less experienced Epic HB users, particularly in areas of contract creation, testing, and ongoing maintenance.
Facilitate knowledge transfer by conducting training sessions, creating documentation, and sharing best practices within the team.
Assist team members with complex contract scenarios, troubleshooting issues related to reimbursement calculations, and identifying potential areas for improvement in contract configuration.
Government Payer Analyst
Ardent Health Services
Nashville, TN
11.2018 - 06.2021
Responsible for loading and updating Medicare/Tricare toolkits, factors and contracts in Epic’s healthcare contract manager application
Analyze Commercial and Government provider/payer contracts and translate reimbursement terms into logic modules within the Epic’s healthcare contract manager application
Perform additional duties as assigned
Contract specialist
Healthcare Management Solutions (HMS)
Irving, TX
05.2018 - 11.2018
Analyze and catalogue client-provider contracts to identify pertinent contract terms that drive claim payments
Responsible for the capturing of all relevant provider contract terms into the nThrive’s contract modeling software, and identifying new trends with a clients’ provider contracting language
Responsible for responding to all related requests promptly and completing reporting requirements in a timely manner
Ensure provider contract fee schedules and other payment terms are entered into the contract modeling software
Ensure audit rights and lookback periods are entered into the contract modeling software
Work with auditors to identify provider contract terms that make claims vulnerable for overpayment
Work with software developers to enhance the contract modeling software and incorporate emerging industry contracting trends
Serve as a knowledge resource to the Claim Edits and Analytics team
Prepare reports and presentations that show findings of contract activities
Contract Analyst
NThrive
Alpharetta, GA
01.2017 - 05.2018
Analyze provider/payer contracts and translate reimbursement terms into logic modules within the nThrive’s healthcare contract manager application
Conduct implementations and updates of maintenance contracts including but not limited to rate updates and fee schedule updates
Has an understanding of Government and commercial payer reimbursement methodologies
Communicate with colleagues and customers in a clear and professional manner via phone, email, customer service ticketing systems, and in person
Contracts Analyst (Secondment Contracts PWA) at Public Works Authority (Ashghal), Doha, QatarContracts Analyst (Secondment Contracts PWA) at Public Works Authority (Ashghal), Doha, Qatar