Resume
Child Guidance Resource Centers
2009-Present
Jul 2023 - Present
Director of Revenue Cycle
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Develops program & staff level productivity reporting; co-leads meetings with management to improve productivity & collections
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Generates fee for service revenue forecasts as part of fiscal year budget process
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Co-lead Netsmart myEvolv EHR implementation; Responsible for set up, maintenance and training related to all financial elements of new EHR
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Summarizes trends and risk areas related to revenue collection in multiple report formats
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Trains new program management on routine reporting and required follow up
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Stays informed of MCO and Medicaid regulatory changes
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Oversees Billing Manager and all Billing Department activities
Jul 2014-Jun 2023
Revenue Cycle Manager
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Responsible for maintenance of contract management elements of Anasazi Cerner EHR
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Collaborates with Division Director of Performance Improvement to create and implement compliance & quality assurance processes
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Works with Director of Operations to develop administrative processes throughout the agency
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Coordinates with Accounting Department to ensure proper allocation of insurance revenue
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Manages billing staff and day to day operations of the Billing Department, including billing, payments, denials & appeals for Private Insurance, Medicaid, government contracts and MCOs
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Accounts Receivable management and reporting
Jan 2010 - Jun 2014
Revenue Cycle Coordinator
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Responsible for monitoring denied claims for trends and patterns to work with program managers on resolution
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Developed and implemented agency procedures for billing and collections related to client liabilities
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In conjunction with CFO, responsible for providing staff education and communication related to billing and revenue reporting by program
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Responsible for supervision and training of all billing staff and processes
Feb 2009 - Dec 2009
Authorization Coordinator
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Responsible for submitting and tracking authorization requests for all applicable CGRC sites and programs, as well as completing any necessary follow up with Managed Care Organizations
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Responsible for entry of all authorization information into Electronic Health Record
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Assisted with examining denied claims and provided information for resubmission of any claims denied due to authorization issues, served as authorization and transportation liaison during high volume summer camp program
Professional skillset
Communication
Change Management
Collaboration
Decision Support
AR Analysis
EHR Management