Conducted primary source verifications such as background checks and board certifications.
Prepared records for site visits and file audits.
Received and evaluated applications to look for missing and inaccurate information.
Credentialing Specialist
Down East Community Hospital
06.2009 - 01.2012
Conducted primary source verifications such as background checks and board certifications.
Received and evaluated applications to look for missing and inaccurate information.
Prepared records for site visits and file audits.
Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Patient Access Manager
Down East Community Hospital
07.1996 - 06.2009
Trained and mentored new employees in registration department, answered questions and provided insight on patient services.
Educated all registration staff personnel regarding updates and changes to job positions.
Developed highly effective communication, interpersonal and active listening skills, which were used for interacting with people of all different backgrounds and cultures.
Observed all facility rules and regulations regarding patient data to promote confidentiality and integrity.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Administrative Assistant
Eastport Healthcare, Inc
09.1991 - 07.1996
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shead High School
Eastport ME 04631
06.1984
Skills
Proofreading
Application Management
Regulatory Compliance
Application Coordination
Accreditation Information Management
Facility Support
Report Generation
Certification
CPCS Certified
Additional Information
MeAMSS Secretary 2016-Present
Timeline
Credentialing Specialist 11
MMP CVO
01.2012 - Current
Credentialing Specialist
Down East Community Hospital
06.2009 - 01.2012
Patient Access Manager
Down East Community Hospital
07.1996 - 06.2009
Administrative Assistant
Eastport Healthcare, Inc
09.1991 - 07.1996
High School Diploma -
Shead High School
CPCS Certified
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