Profile Overview
Seasoned and results-oriented management professional with demonstrated
experience in business and systems process evaluation and providing project
management for government audits from initial notice of site visit through
closing of all corrective action plans. Have strong knowledge in utilizing
emerging technologies that positively impact numerous business functions.
Acquired in-depth expertise in managing and analyzing business processes.
Skilled in systems and data analysis, and business process evaluations for
compliance, monitoring/auditing, regulatory risk assessment/mitigation, and
coaching on operational implementation of complex issues. Highly regarded
for spearheading major initiatives and adapting to rapidly changing
environments to ensure bottom-line results.
V Possess outstanding communication and leadership skills combined with
great work ethics and commitment to excellence; proven strong ability in
maintaining established relationships with all levels of professionals.
V Exemplified excellent communication skills, self-confidence, maturity,
and the ability to work well independently or as part of a team.
V At ease in high stress, fast-paced environments with numerous and
challenging tasks.
V Self-starter who can work independently and implement appropriate office
procedures as necessary.
V Proficient in Project KickStart, MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook,
PowerPoint, and Adobe as well as with MS Windows (XP, Vista, 2000), Mac
OSX, and Lotus Notes. Working knowledge of Visio, UNIX, DB2, and C++
V Extensive experience in various proprietary mainframe and GUI
applications.
Core Competencies
< CRM Data Analysis
< Managerial and Leadership Skills
< Data Management
< Strategic Planning and Assessment
< Client Relations
< Rapid Conflict Resolution
< Business Reengineering
< Policy and Procedure
< Systems Integration
< Business Operations Devlopment
Career Highlights
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. ( Pasadena, CA
Senior Consultant 1998-2010
Performed analysis of federal regulations and related business and systems
processes for implementation and monitoring requirements. Root cause
analysis of compliance issues. Implemented regular analysis of stored data
to ensure integrity of the data driving decision making. Took charge in
conducting routine internal audits including planning and management of
monitoring reviews and risk assessments with recommendations for
improvement. Directly reported all findings to Senior Leadership.
Supervised a full spectrum of on-site government audits. Designed and
developed training modules based on audit findings. Coupled with
operational departments as well as with information technology to manage
all operational risks. Generated various automated monitoring tools
specific to each monitoring area.
Notable Contributions:
< Gold Standard performance goal setting for compliant Claims and
Enrollment processing
< Ensured conformity with regulatory requirements in designing and
formulating multiple automated monitoring tools based on current
business and systems processes using MS Excel
< Functioned as subject matter expert in Medicare claims, enrollment,
and disenrollment; assessed all related company policies and
procedures to ensure process compliance with state and federal
regulations.
< Provided expert oversight and project management to various onsite
government audits.
< Strategically administered CMS Risk Adjustment Data Validation audits.
< Played a pivotal role as compliance partner on IT projects
System Conversion Tester - Testing Caseworker 1996-1998
Conducted interviews of various staff in order to distinguish work and
system flows. Comprehensively reviewed and revised Policies and Procedures.
Dynamically provided Go Live support, including conducting multiple staff
trainings.
Notable Contributions:
< Effectively performed Gap Analysis, reviewing systems functionality
and business processes ensuring a successful conversion. Documented
services and functions.
< Scripting and execution of test stories to test system functionality,
as well as testing of converted data to ensure data integrity and
compliance of systems; incident reporting based on outcome of
implemented test scripts.
< Regression testing.
Account Administrative Representative 1995-1996
Held accountable for processing and developing Medicare enrollments,
disenrollments, and retroactive transaction submission packets to CMS.
Notable Contributions:
< Rendered the highest level of customer service to employer groups and
members; established effective troubleshooting methods to resolve
issues.
< Reconciled plan data with CMS data as well as served as CMS liaison
for all enrollment and disenrollment issues.
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Information Systems: Sep
1997-Jun 1999
University of Phoenix, San Diego Campus ? San Diego, CA
Certificate of Health Care Compliance (CHC) ( Health Care Compliance
Association
Certified Professional Coder ( American Academy of Professional Coders
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Amateur Radio License KI6NUE
Affiliation & Activity
Volunteer: Large Animal Handler, San Diego Humane Society
- Evacuation of large animals in declared disasters or other situations
requiring emergency response.
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