Focused Leader with over 20 years of experience in Healthcare with expertise in Pharmacy, Auditing, Vendor Management, and Pharmacy Benefit Management. Knowledgeable and a problem-solver with a strong record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding productivity targets and organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contact Center Supervisor
MedImpact Healthcare Systems Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving escalated issues and providing exceptional support.
Streamlined contact center operations for increased efficiency and improved service quality.
Contributed to teaching points for training programs to enhance team performance and productivity for both current and future employees.
Reduced average handling time with effective coaching and feedback sessions for agents.
Conducted regular performance evaluations, identifying areas of improvement and implementing corrective action plans for underperforming agents.
Created a positive work environment, fostering strong teamwork and agent engagement.
Monitored contact center metrics to identify trends, implement process improvements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Developed strong relationships with other department leaders to promote collaboration towards shared company goals.
Championed employee recognition programs, boosting morale and increasing overall job satisfaction within the contact center team.
Demonstrated professional and polished demeanor with positive, upbeat and friendly personality and supported calling work during times of peak contact volume.
Supervised and tracked phone and email activity using various contact center applications and software tools.
Monitored call quality and provided individual constructive feedback to enhance performance and address areas in need of improvement.
Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss challenges, successes and strategies.
Manager, Patient Safety and Clinical Quality
Amazon Pharmacy
10.2020 - 03.2023
Oversee and manage a team of up to 20 pharmacy technicians and specialists
Understand technologies involved in a project(s) at a high level, enough to constructively participate in and contribute to solution discussions in your team
Manage project communications and may serve as the first point of contact for team projects and escalations
Identify the best practices/methodologies to mitigate the risk issues you manage, to improve risk-related processes, and to help resolve blocking problems
Ownership over small risk projects
Act as representation for department in super groups
Create/set-up dashboards for metric tracking and departmental projections
Support the Patient Safety Operations Manager with projects and strategies tied to quality initiatives
Ensure success metrics are established and in place for all risk projects
Participate in the interview process and help train new members of the team when needed
Assist in the establishment of metrics and department goals
Collaborate with HR and department leadership to coach and counsel staff members accordingly for performance, quality, attendance and conduct concerns when appropriate
Responsible for the execution, and delivery of straightforward risk projects and activities related to an existing program for a defined risk strategy
Assign individual responsibilities to others supporting risk area/impacted by your project
Develop appropriate milestones and launch project schedules to ensure timely and successful delivery of a project and standard work
Know the risk thresholds for area of responsibility, how to test for them, and know the actions to take when thresholds are exceeded
Other duties as assigned.
Sr. Disability Representative
Sedgwick Claims Management
09.2018 - 07.2020
Analyze, approve, and authorize assigned claims and determines benefits due including FMLA
Review complex medical documentation to determine disability as defined by plan
Consistently communicate with providers to set expectations for return to work
Manage disability claims ensuring compliance via phone, email and postal mail
Resolve issues on claims such as patient data and provider info
Coordinate investigative efforts ensuring appropriateness while providing a thorough review
Maintain client and provider relationships
Update benefit plans as provided by Client
Continuous follow up with claimants until released to work.
Business Unit Compliance Liaison
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI
04.2012 - 11.2017
Collect and document Pharmacy Services and vendor performance requirements (monthly, quarterly)
Analyze data and other quarterly/contractual reports received from the Pharmacy Benefits Manager to ensure accuracy and compliance as it relates to the service level agreement
Oversee and maintain issue and project tracking log and related repository
Coordinate/attend all departmental meetings related to projects, audits, and contractual reviews
Work closely with subject matter experts to resolve concerns with the Pharmacy Benefits Manager and to prepare for internal and external audits
Manage audits for Pharmacy Services and collaborate with other areas on internal and external audits
Design effective Pharmacy Services and vendor performance monitors
Collect required documentation as required by NCQA and HEDIS
Create reports and communications to improve department performance
Act as a liaison for annual internal audits such as MAR and SOC 1/SSAE16
Train new staff as necessary
Provide support to areas of Pharmacy Services needing Compliance assistance
Act as Compliance Liaison (communicate Compliance related updates to business area, ensure adherence, coordinate any necessary training, and identify and report and Compliance concerns via Metric Stream)
Archive all departmental documents (shared drives, SharePoint etc) for future reference
Other duties as assigned.
Member Compliance Department Manager
Meridian Health Plan
08.2011 - 02.2012
Manage, train, audit and assign cases for management to staff of 5+ employees
Train and educate internal staff and new hires on compliance procedures and functions
Assist in resolutions of member complaints and grievances
Develop and improve departmental workflow, policy and procedures, including product lines in other states
Coordinate with internal departments i.e., Compliance Officer, Pharmacy, Provider Services, Care Management
Implement new and inventive ways to meet and increase production standards, departmental and companywide goals
Maintain external relationships with State officials, physician’s offices, hospital staff, etc
Investigate fraud, waste, and abuse as well as drug diversion
Sign off on all proposals submitted to MDCH
Other management and administrative duties i.e., payroll, scheduling, performance improvement.
Member Compliance Specialist
Meridian Health Plan
11.2008 - 08.2011
Tracking/trending non-compliant members, creating corrective action plans to modify behaviors
Member outreach via phone and mail, providing education and resources to members that meet compliance criteria
Assist member with receiving adequate care needed, which includes scheduling and assisting with transportation/appointments
Compile and review chart notes and medical records of adverse behaviors displayed
Interact with outside providers to assist with plans for the member while collaborating with other internal departments in regard to the member
Provide direction and guidance for the team/staff while working closely with the management staff
Manage/train/counsel current and new staff
Responsible for updating policies and procedures for the department.
Pharmacy Technician
Meridian Health Plan
03.2008 - 11.2008
Duties consist of acting as a pharmacy liaison between pharmacy benefits manager and health plan, assisting physicians with prior authorizations and any pharmacy concerns
Compile, analyze, and manage the data needs for pharmacy operation
Oversee narcotic lock program for members and internal departments
Assist physicians with obtaining clinically appropriate medications via prior authorization process
Prepare monthly and quarterly pharmacy related reports for department, internal and for the Pharmacy Therapeutics Committee
Provide support to clinical and non-clinical departments to determine needs, resolve problems, improve processes, and promote effective drug therapy.
Lead Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
12.2003 - 03.2008
Assist pharmacist with daily pharmacy tasks
Review inventory and handle accordingly
Create schedule for staff utilizing budgeted hours
Train new staff as necessary
Resolve pharmacy customer issues or escalate as necessary
Organize staff meetings
Update staff with company/industry news to create a more effective work environment
Senior Data Engineer at MedImpact (MedImpact Healthcare Systems Company - US)Senior Data Engineer at MedImpact (MedImpact Healthcare Systems Company - US)