Highly experienced Healthcare Professional with 20 years of expertise in clinical supervision and administrative leadership. Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams, optimizing clinical operations, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Skilled in driving quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care outcomes, and streamlining workflows. Adept at balancing clinical expertise with strategic planning to support organizational success and operational excellence. Recognized for strong leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Citi Health Homecare Services
Brooklyn, NY
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
1. Operations Management. 2. Policy and Compliance 3. Patient Care Oversight 4. Administrative Duties 5. Leadership & Problem-Solving
Ensured that staff members adhere to professional standards of practice.
Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided by the department.
Managed daily operations including staffing levels, budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation.
Overseeing the performance of clinical staff such as nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare workers.
Assigning tasks, setting schedules, and ensuring adequate staffing levels.
Providing training, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
Ensuring smooth day-to-day clinical operations, including workflow and patient flow.
Coordinating with other departments to align operational goals.
Managing resources such as medical supplies and equipment.
Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures.
Monitoring adherence to patient safety and infection control standards.
Updating staff on new protocols and changes in regulations.
Addressing escalated patient concerns or complaints.
Reviewing and improving clinical care processes to enhance patient satisfaction.
Supporting staff in complex or emergency situations.
Preparing reports on clinical performance, productivity, and patient outcomes.
Assisting in budget planning and financial management related to clinical services.
Collaborating with leadership to implement organizational strategies.
Acting as a liaison between management and clinical staff.
Resolving conflicts among staff and addressing operational challenges.
Leading quality improvement initiatives to optimize care delivery.
Used Rx claims ( AS400), people safe, Clinical Authorizations systems to input claim, prior authorization and other important medical data into system.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Identified reasons behind denied claims and worked closely with insurance carriers to promote resolutions.
Updated databases with new and modified customer data.
Utilized job-related software to prepare change of address records and issue service discontinuance orders.
Followed all Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and private insurance regulations and requirements.
Contacted insurance carriers to obtain authorizations, notifications and pre-certifications for patients.
Notified ordering providers of denied authorizations.
Maintained high level of professionalism when speaking to doctors and insurance companies.
Coordinated resolutions for issues and appealed denied authorizations.
Made outbound calls to insurance companies, patients and physicians to perform eligibility checks for patients.
Updated reference materials with Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer requirements, guidelines, policies and list of accepted insurance plans.
Maintained files for referral and insurance information, entering referrals into system.
Contacted insurance companies to obtain necessary preauthorizations needed for upcoming tests, medicatcations and procedures.
Determined which party would be liable for payment on medical services by thoroughly reviewing patient insurance coverage.
CLINICAL DEPT. LEAD CLINICAL SPECIALIST REMOTE
ALLEN HEALTH CARE SERVICES, HILLS
FOREST HILLS, QUEENS, NY
12.2010 - 05.2021
Excellent customer service, verbal and communication skills, with great organizational and experience computer skills, Microsoft word, outlook, Excel, Microsoft office
Oversee staff group of 10 team members, define team direction and provided guidance, process department weekly payroll
Remote working independently, strong initiative and able to work with very little oversight, able to prioritize own workload and manage own time effectively
Time management meeting company deadlines and departmental goals
Over exceeding company goals by a 20% increased obtaining signed home health certifications 485 plan of care/MD orders. Verifies receipt, review & follow up with overdue physician orders and accurate documentation to be in compliance with D.O.H regulations, including but not limited to verbal orders, add-on evaluations, R.O.C, or transfer to inpatient facility
Collaborate and established strong working relationships with physicians, Nurses, P.A's, NP's & MD assistant to obtain signed orders
Working knowledge of medical terminology and MEDICARE/MEDICAID RULES, Including adhered to HIPPA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality
Implemented client chart flow for D.O.H (Department of Health) & JCAHO (Joint commission) regulations
Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
Interacted with customers via telephone and e-mail, Verify & confirm all incoming emails, voice mail messages and mail.
Report any concerns regarding health, safety, or well being of patient to clinical team, director of nursing, Pcp, and appropriate authority
Update all patient information in HHA EXHANGE data base, Process data entry to EHR system including prior authorization on patients insurance, and make any corrections of ICD-9/ICD-10 coding from referrals
Exercised critical thinking and problem-solving skills in non- urgent or urgent situations, Including resolve issues based on phone calls
Plastic Surgeon (part-time) Scheduling Remote
Goals Plastic Surgery
Manhattan, NY
04.2018 - 01.2019
Checked patient insurance and collected pre-authorizations from providers. Recorded information according to insurance company requirements to maximize insurance coverage and reduce patient cost
Evening, Night shift or as PRN Remote
Data entry in EHR systems Patient medical records
Worked with operating facilities to schedule procedures on behalf of 8 surgeons, Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompted turnaround times.
Gathered current medical information and reviewed histories to gather details for surgeons, including Managed patient check-in and check-out procedures, Located scheduling barriers and implemented appropriate solutions, Scheduled follow-up appointments as designated by physician.
Coordinated work processes and routed paperwork to appropriate physicians and staff members, Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Ordered and maintained supply inventory for medical office.
Prepared reports, invoices, letters, or medical records using word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations, Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or administrative staff, Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, email, and fax
Health Service Technician Lead
Visting Nurse Association
Brooklyn, NY
05.2008 - 11.2010
Responsible for assisting the Regional Administrative Manager with the oversight of VNAB CHHA business operations including but not limited to customer service, scheduling, and processing of reports, oversee all the paperwork by other technicians
Collaborate with physicians and social workers
liaise and subsequently follow up with outside agencies on services for patients with psychiatric needs. add additional notes to patient EHR file.
assist health care teams with managing veterans contracts patients with unhealthy wounds & chronic disease, Scheduling RN assessment visits including utilizing my health coaching skills to establish rapport with veteran and motive veterans to improve overall health
Supervising staff members by having direct responsibility for a staff of 7 team members, Managing the day to day support operations of the clinical team by managing work schedules and assigned task to individual staff, while facilitating effective communication between clinical & Non-clinical team members
Executing chart audits to ensure record management with quality accuracy, Identifies & resolves problems within the department, Collaborates with the Regional Administrative/DPS to ensure corporate & clerical support compliance
Set up coverage for Receptionist desk as needed, oversaw the on-boarding and training of new healthcare team members
Created and maintained facility documents and records with sensitive data, Created and maintained electronic record management (EMR) systems to store data and develop reports
Education
Bachelor of Science - With A Concentration in Digital Marketing