Mary Ann Paschal,MA,CPC

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Imperial Beach, CA. 91932

cyf6zi@r.postjobfree.com

619-***-****

Professional Summary

• Patient Financial Services Supervisor / Project Manager overseeing two departments charge entry and payments for a mid size Primary Care Group for 7.5 years which has more than tripled in revenue.

• Successfully tested and implemented a system conversions, and periodic upgrades to the Software Billing Application System. Two conversions Meditech/LSS and EPIC.

• Responsible for all coding inquires, hiring and training staff, evaluating, and auditing processes and procedures for the patient revenue cycle.

• Responsible for the demographic accuracy of the patient Medical Record.

• Highly motivated, task oriented, and enjoys the challenge of creating a team atmosphere to meet organizational goals.

• Achieve monthly AR goals.

Technical Skills

Systems experience: EPIC,Meditech,LSS, Medical Manager

• EPIC-Cadence/Prelude Certification Pending

• EPIC-Charge Capture Certification 02.2009

• Meditech/LSS implementation and upgrades

• Project Management for system conversions and upgrades

Education/Certifications:

• Project Management Certification Pending- UCSD

• Medical Billing & Coding Certification –Maric College- CPC

• Master of Art-New York University - Food & Nutrition

• Food & Nutrition Prerequisites –Montclair State College

• Bachelor of Art -William Paterson College - Teaching Certification

Professional Experience:

Rady Children’s Physician Mgmt. Services Supervisor /Project Manager

San Diego, CA Patient Financial Services

March 2002 – Sept 2009

• Epic Test, Build, Implement for PB Resolute,Prelude and Cadence for 19 Physician Locations and InPatient Revenue Cycle

• Meditech/LSS Project Manager successful implementation for 18 PCP Locations

• Project Manager for LSS system upgrades version 5.4,and 5.5

• Hire, supervise, train, coach, evaluate, schedule, data entry, charge entry, payment posting departments for 16 + employees

• Interface with the IT Department to identify and recommend improvements to the reporting processes, procedures and tools for the LSS/Meditech software application systems

• Maintain all LSS dictionary reporting tools for maximum and timely reimbursements

• Random auditing for patient account accuracy in LSS and revenue cycles

• Audit all Meditech MPI mergers

• Ensure quality assurance of patient demographic information

• Monitor department productivity, ensuring month end deadlines

• Coordinate and conduct LSS Billing System training for 200+ employees

• Code, investigate, audit medical records, Corporate Compliance committee member

• Responsible for departmental payroll tracking and reporting

• Developed billing and coding Policy and Procedure training for new employees

• Implemented effective operational procedures for batching charges

• Testing for implementation and upgrades to the LSS billing software system

• Maintain integrity of database

• Assist with and coordinate special events

• PFS Liaison for operations staff and physicians

Additional Information:

• Project Management Institute Member

• Commitment and Service Award-RCPMS 12-02

• Certificate of Recognition-Excellent Instructor-RCPMS-12-05

• Effective Management Training Certificate-RCPMS 12-04

• 90% Incentive Bonus-RCPMS-2006-07-08

• Studer Group Leadership Development Training-Current

• Meditech proficiency in several modules,ADM,SCH,MRN

• LSS expert in dictionary maintenance ,claims ,demo recall ,revenue cycle

• Corporate Compliance Committee Member

• Medical Record Integrity Committee Member

• Insurance Mnemonic Committee Member 3 years

• Holiday Committee Member-RCPMS 5 years

• Continuing Credits for Medical Coding

Prior employment history before 2002 was within the Hospitality / Restaurant & Dietician Industry. This information is available upon request.

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