JoAnn Thomas
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** ******* **
City: Charlotte
State: TN
Zip: 37036
Country: USA
Phone: 615-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: 45
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
JoAnn Thomas, CPC-H
1762 Hayshed Road, Charlotte, TN 37036
Cell: 615-***-****
*********@********.***
Objective To obtain a rewarding position that would utilize my skills and experience in a way that would be beneficial for the organization and my professional growth.
Primary Skills/Strengths
* Resolve claim issues that are faxed to the Pended Claims, Action Grams, or Internal Resolution Unit via reviewing claims, authorizations, CPT, HCPCs and ICD-9 codes
* Reduce liquidated damages from the state by adherence to state contractual requirements (Contractor Risk Agreement) pertaining to Utilization Management
* Process time sensitive member referrals in compliance with National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines
* Improve Quality Improvement through increased HEDIS measures and NCQA re-accreditation with 90% file review score
* Support provider satisfaction through continued customer focus
* Ensure member satisfaction through continued customer service training
* Serve as integral team member supporting increased associate satisfaction through participation in departmental selected activities
* Understand administrative expenses and rationale for monitoring MEIs i.g. reducing expenses tied to readmission rates
* Process monthly reports as assigned
* Administrative Support to Executive Leadership and Department Staff
* Excellent prioritization, organization and communication skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, Facets, Macess, CareCompass, Visio
* Type 60 words per minute
Experience
Case Specialist, Behavioral Health, Case Management Department
AMERIGROUP Community Care, 22 Century Blvd., Suite 310, Nashville, TN 37214
Senior Administrative Assistant to the Vice President and Associate Vice Presidents, Health Care Management Services for Behavioral Health and Physical Health
AMERIGROUP Community Care, 22 Century Blvd., Suite 310, Nashville, TN 37214
Administrative Assistant to the COO, Executive VP of Quality and Compliance and Chief Financial Officer
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc., 6640 Carothers Parkway, Suite 500, Franklin, TN 37067
Accomplishments CPC-H (Certified Professional Coder-Hospital Outpatient)
AAPC
Education
Bellevue University
March 2011
Bachelors of Science Degree in Healthcare Management Services
* Deans List
Fayetteville Technical Community College
July 1994
Associates of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Office Technology
REFERENCES Available upon request.