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THOMAS J. CLEARY

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Healthcare operations leader with 9 years of experience driving strategic initiatives, operational efficiency, and patient experience improvements in large healthcare systems. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, implement data-driven solutions, and deliver measurable impact on readmissions, patient satisfaction, and revenue cycle performance. MBA, Temple University Fox School of Business, Strategic Management & Organizational Leadership.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrator, Patient Relations

Temple Faculty Physicians
01.2023 - Current
  • Direct the TFP Ambassador Program, collaborating with leadership to develop and implement initiatives that strengthen communication between frontline staff and patients, enhancing teamwork and patient care experiences.
  • Lead operations for the Transition of Care Clinic, driving a 40% reduction in ED utilization and 45% decrease in hospital readmissions through workflow redesign, care coordination, and data analysis.
  • Develop and deliver monthly operational and financial performance reports to inform leadership decision-making.
  • Manage patient advocacy operations, streamlining escalation and resolution processes while leveraging patient feedback to enhance satisfaction and care outcomes.
  • Facilitate onboarding and training programs to equip new hires with patient experience and service delivery competencies.

EDI Data Integrity Analyst

Temple Faculty Physicians
11.2016 - 01.2022

• Led insurance data integrity and verification processes across Epic, SMS, and GE Centricity, reducing billing errors and improving claims accuracy.
• Oversaw demographic and insurance verification workflows to maintain clean billing practices and accelerate reimbursement timelines.
• Managed billing and authorization processes across multiple hospital systems, supporting revenue cycle efficiency and compliance.
• Coordinated patient account reconciliation across departments to ensure accurate encounters, claims submission, and financial reporting.
• Administered the MyTempleHealth patient portal, maintaining account setup, access, and system integrity.

Medical Billing Associate

Neonatology Division, Abington Memorial Hospital
05.2013 - 10.2016
  • Organized and scribed the electronic Neonatology Student Manual for medical students, as well as other administrative duties.
  • Prepared patient billing routers and verified demographics and insurance coverage using Navinet.

Health Administration Intern

Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Supported initiatives in government relations, revenue cycle management, and strategic business planning.
  • Trained in Epic system for patient registration, appointment scheduling, and managing additional documentation needs.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management Concentration

Temple University: Fox School of Business
08-2025

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Gwynedd Mercy University
05-2016

Skills

    Google Analytics
    Data & Performance Analytics
    Revenue Cycle Operations
    EMR Systems
    Patient Access & Care Coordination
    Strategic Planning & Process Improvement
    Project Management
    Cross-Functional Leadership

Timeline

Administrator, Patient Relations

Temple Faculty Physicians
01.2023 - Current

EDI Data Integrity Analyst

Temple Faculty Physicians
11.2016 - 01.2022

Health Administration Intern

Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
05.2015 - 08.2015

Medical Billing Associate

Neonatology Division, Abington Memorial Hospital
05.2013 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Gwynedd Mercy University

Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management Concentration

Temple University: Fox School of Business