Dorothy Six
P.O. Box ****
Tampa, FL ***** Phone: 813-***-****
Email: abj5tb@r.postjobfree.com
SKILLS
Accumulated experience in healthcare medical management: appeals,
interaction with regulatory entities, utilization.
OBJECTIVE
To excel in a challenging position, allowing me to utilize my skills and
strengths while ensuring excellent production and quality.
management, resolution of provider issues. Excellent work ethic.
EXPERIENCE
Citrus Healthcare - Tampa, FL
01/10 - Current. Appeals & Grievances Specialist. Coordination,
investigation & processing of appeals/grievances for all lines of business
with strict adherence to CMS, AHCA & URAC guidelines. Submission of cases
for independent peer review &/or to the I.R.E.
3/09 - 9/09. Prior Authorizations (Pre-cert) Nurse, Medical Management.
Facilitation & submission of provider requests to medical director.
3/08 - 2/09 Initial Clinical Reviewer (Prior Authorizations Nurse),
Medical Management . Intake, facilitation via entry and notification of
medical referrals/authorizations submitted by providers. Extensive use of
InterQual criteria and CMS guidelines with basic knowledge of medical
billing/coding. Performance within regulatory guidelines; URAC, CMS, AHCA.
Coventry Healthcare - Tampa, FL
10/07 - 3/08. Customer Communications Specialist, WC Priority Projects .
Facilitated resolution of provider issues related to contract and billing
errors. Use of various proprietary software programs as well as spreadsheet
manipulations using Excel.
Maxim Healthcare - Tampa, FL.
2000-2004. Field LPN. Responsibilities included direct patient care in
the home for severely debilitated children; medication administration,
documentation, and communication with patient family and members of the
healthcare team.
Occupational Health Services, University Community Hospital / Carrollwood,
- Tampa, FL
1997-2000. Asst. Care Coordinator. Telephonic case management of
clients' treatment with extensive communications with patients,
employers, insurance representatives, and healthcare team.
Tampa Metro Treatment Center - Temple Terrace, FL
1995-1996. LPN. Administration and observation of medication for clients
including absolute accuracy and accountability for inventory and control of
medications in an outpatient treatment environment. Computer documentation
and inventory, assessment, observance of security measures
.
EDUCATION:
Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL - Part time attendance.
University of South Florida/Continuing Ed. Tampa, FL - COBOL, Y2K Cert.
June 1998
Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL - Part time student, Gen. Ed.
1994-1996
Erwin Technical Center, Tampa, FL - Practical Nursing Cert. March 1991,
Honors, License June 1991
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY - Part time student, 1976-
1979
SALARY REQUIREMENT $50,000.
SUMMARY
Multi-talented, adaptable candidate with approximately fifteen years
combined experience in healthcare/managed care with excellent skills.