QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished Revenue Cycle Applications Analyst with strong proficiency in the Meditech revenue cycle modules such as BAR, ADM, PP, GL, MIS and NPR. Intelligent Revenue Cycle Analyst with a special ability to effectively implement EDI systems changes, develop rapport with staff and create valuable financial reports. Skilled Medical Biller and Coder practitioner and teacher. Exceptional ability to restructure MIS Dictionaries to work effectively with the BAR module. Acknowledged expert resource on Meditech financial modules. Demonstrated proficiencies in the Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, ePremis, Varian and Summit Scripting Tool 7.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NORTH CYPRESS MEDICAL CENTER, Cypress, TX 2010 – 2011

Financial Applications Analyst

• Maintained and supported Meditech CS 5.64 financial modules which included BAR, PP and GL as well as relevant MIS dictionaries.

• Managed the Kronos Timecard system and its Meditech PP interface.

• Designed beginner level custom reports using the NPR report writer; submitted data to Meditech billing interfaces; suggested procedural changes to department leaders where appropriate.

• Worked with staff to map processes & developed scripts with Summit Scripting Tool.

• Developed relationships with department leaders and staff members to facilitate project completion.

• Tested system upgrades and made adjustments to procedures if necessary; acted as the "go to" resource analyst for the financial modules.

• Created written procedures, scheduled reports and tracked activities on an internal project database.

• Communicated project requirements for system enhancements; trained end users on system updates.

• Participated in EDM (Emergency Department) module build team.

MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER , Meadville, PA 2008 – 2010

Financial Analyst

• Maintained and supported Meditech Magic 5.63 financial modules which included BAR, PP & GL and related MIS & ADM dictionaries, Varian to Meditech billing interfaces, ePremis claim scrubber and updates to Iatrics Medical Necessity Ordermate.

• Managed the API timecard & payroll deduction systems interface with PP; modified the direct deposit file when Meadville switched banks.

• Assisted other analysts and the vendors with system update implementations, modifications and report writing; worked with end users to improve their processes and workflows.

• Wrote ePremis bridge routines (scripts); learned how to write NPR reports; updated patient account procedural changes; used Visio to create detailed workflow chart documentation.

• Restructured existing EDI Programs to allow smoother posting of patient responsibility amounts.

• Developed new EDI Programs with a goal of 80% of all payers posting electronically; reorganized the claim and related BAR & MIS dictionaries to accurately generate 837's.

• Revamped the non-charge dictionary in BAR to enable uniform denial/adjustment reason codes for manual cash posting.

• Managed several projects and coordinated tasks for one to six member project teams.

• Trained departmental end users when any system changes occurred.

PROVIDENCE WILLIAMETTE FALLS MEDICAL CENTER, Oregon City, OR 2005– 2008

PFS Systems Support

• Supported Patient Financial Services (PFS) applications including Meditech (BAR and some MIS dictionaries) and ePremis (Electronic Claims Management Software).

• Trained staff in group and individual settings regarding software usage.

• Created and maintained various management financial/productivity reports.

• Assigned and managed provider specific ID numbers and NPI enumerations.

• Created an NPI action plan and supervised its implementation.

• Participated in revenue cycle steering meetings with owners/stakeholders of organization projects.

• Assisted in the Meditech Magic version 5.4 to version 5.6 upgrade which included sorting through 643 DTS's for the BAR module and requisite testing of relevant changes.

• Retooled the Remittance EDI Program Dictionary to enable auto posting of 835 electronic remittances including EFT/ERA enrollment with the payer and coordinating clearinghouse delivery.

CARRINGTON COLLEGE, Portland, OR 2006

Medical Billing and Coding Instructor

• Instructed adult learners in the Medical Billing and Coding profession.

• Created curriculum which included syllabi, lectures, PowerPoint presentations, study guides and tests.

• Managed the classroom and non-class related activities while still retaining a positive rapport with the students to ensure a productive and enjoyable class.

MAT-SU REGIONAL MED CENTER, Palmer, AK 2004-2005

Biller/EDI Specialist

• Supported the SSI ECM software products which included translation, transmission and balancing of the SSI ECM software, work order processing and occasional staff training.

• Processed and followed-up on O-Z portion of patient accounts which involved claim manipulation on ECM software and retrieval of necessary claim documentation.

• Coordinated with Meditech BAR analyst regarding system corrections of claim dictionaries.

ABC Medical Billing, Anchorage, AK 2003

Biller/Coder

• Coded radiology accounts; performed miscellaneous clerical work.

EDUCATION

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, Corvallis, OR

Pursing BA Degree

CAREER ACADEMY, Anchorage, AK

Billing and Coding

SYSTEM PROFICIENCIES

Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, Access, Powerpoint, MedAssets, Summit Scripting Tool 7, Meditech: CS 5.64 & Magic 5.63, BAR, ADM, PP, HR, GL, EDM, NPR, MIS, ePremis, Varian, Iatrics Medical Necessity Ordermate, Databay Resources Check

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