Stephanie McKeehan

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Firestone, Co 80504

720-***-****

Employment

Medcial Billing Medicare 02/06/17

SCL Health

Responsible for working a daily report of patient accounts needing resolution for discount adjustments, copays, deductibles, transfers to other payers for appropriate payments, refunds, resubmissions or rebilling of claims.

Identifying and following up on patient accounts in an appropriate manner to achieve maximum collections on a timely basis.

Process incoming correspondence on a daily basis by means of following up on requests for expedition of outstanding claims.

Document and/or appropriately file in the computer system all correspondence and or action taken on an account and follow up in accordance to procedures and policies with an overall goal of account resolution.

Closeout Specialist 09/15 to 08/2/2016

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Boulder, CO

Responsible for the review of all Awards scheduled to expire to determine appropriate contract-related actions including: 1) period of performance extensions, 2) incremental funding requests, 3) supplemental funding requests, or 4) initiation of award closeout.

Responsible for determining and communicating the proper closeout requirements and procedures for various types of federal and non-federal Awards.

Provides assistance to labs, programs, Finance, and Property in understanding their closeout obligations including providing closeout reporting templates.

Coordinates with Contract Administrators for the collection of required subcontractor and subawardee closeout information including final invoices, invention reporting, and required certifications.

Assist Contract Administrators in the closeout of subawards and subcontracts to ensure timely and proper payments to subawardees and subcontracts by examining subcontract invoices for adequate support documentation, mathematical accuracy, and compliance with subcontract terms and conditions, payment, and delivery schedules to help ensure timely closeout of Awards.

Closeout correspondence to labs, programs, Finance, Property and sponsors. Completes select closeout reports including closeout certifications, verifies all closeout reports completed by labs, programs, Finance, and Property have been completed and submitted as required.

Maintains a list of Award closeout status in UCAR’s awards’ system and provides timely and accurate data entry of closeout information into Contracts’ closeout tracking worksheet.

Independently respond to all external questions related to closeout including coordinating with appropriate offices to obtain requested information.

Negotiate all outstanding closeout issues including quick closeout per the Federal Acquisition Regulations and works with sponsors to confirm award closeout as required.

Processes sponsor issued award modifications related to award closeout including changes to periods of performance and funding (deobligations), as required.

Works with Project Accounting to help resolve outstanding receivables and other financial issues prior to award closeout.

Contract Administrator II 09/08 to 09/15

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Boulder, CO

Expert knowledge of contract/purchasing principles and regulations.

Expert skill in performing complex budget or price/cost analysis.

Expert knowledge of the UCC, OMB Circulars, FAR and other regulatory requirements.

Expert skill in reviewing analyzing terms and conditions of complex contractual instruments.

Expert skill in analyzing all aspects of contractual instruments and determining proper processing requirements.

Comprehensive knowledge of methods of acquisitions, government and commercial contract law, and contract termination procedures.

Advanced skill in managing large dollar, multi-phase, complex funding and procurement processes.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including skill in negotiating sensitive and highly complex terms and conditions of contractual instruments.

Skill in performing in-depth evaluations of the financial and technical capabilities of business partners.

Working knowledge of technology transfer regulations.

Skill in identifying liability, risk and intellectual property issues and implementing solutions.

Reviews prime contracts and prepares and administers subcontracts, leases, consulting agreements, and other complex contractual instruments accordingly.

Performs price/cost analysis using a number of variables to determine reasonableness of proposed pricing.

Conducts debriefings of unsuccessful offerors.

Serves as negotiating team chairperson, conducting negotiations for price and terms and conditions on complex subcontracts and changes.

Prepares RFPs and IFBs to secure required competition. Conducts bid openings and evaluates proposals.

Selects, coordinates and directs proposal evaluation team, consisting of technical, administrative and management personnel.

Applies relevant UCC, OMB Circulars, FAR, and other rules and guidelines to contractual instruments.

Ensures compliance with FAR, OMB Circulars, and other regulatory requirements and advises UCAR staff on compliance requirements and Contracts Office procedures.

Composes terms and conditions for subcontracts and purchase documents.

Writes letters to sponsoring agencies requesting approval on restricted procurements. Identifies risk factors and project concerns, and advises team lead or manager.

Monitors subcontractor performance and resolves problems directly or with the assistance of technical personnel, team lead or manager.

Closes out completed subcontracts ensuring all contractual requirements have been met and all items have been accepted, delivered, and paid. Evaluates vendor performance.

Selects, coordinates and directs the proposal evaluation team, consisting of technical, administrative and management personnel

Composes terms and conditions for subcontracts and purchase documents.

Administers all aspects of award preparation, evaluation, negotiation and compliance requirements.

Provides technical guidance to lower level staff.

Working knowledge of the UCC, OMB Circulars, FAR and other regulatory requirements.

Advanced skill in reviewing and analyzing the terms and conditions of complex contractual instruments.

Advanced skill in analyzing all aspects of contractual instruments and determining proper processing requirements.

Working knowledge of methods of acquisitions, government and commercial contract law, and contract termination procedures.

Serves as negotiating team chairperson, conducting negotiations for price and terms and conditions on complex subcontracts and changes.

Contract Administrator I 09/06 to 09/08

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Boulder, CO

Prepare and administer purchase orders, subcontracts and subawards

Perform price analysis using a number of variables and techniques

Negotiate price, terms and conditions of subcontracts and subawards

Modify subcontracts and subawards

Evaluate and award purchase orders, subcontracts and subawrds based on technical and price factors

Prepare RFP’s and RFQ’s for a competitive competition

Process approximately 45-50 Purchase Requisitions monthly

Administer and Monitor up to 60 Lease and Maintenance Agreements for Copiers company wide

Update quarterly the contracts webpage for NBPO’s list

Procurement Assistant II 12/01 to 09/06

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Boulder, CO

I provided primary administrative assistance to Sponsored Agreements Office. Duties include: Filing, photocopying, faxing, opening and distributing mail, monitoring telephones, screening calls, ordering office supplies, setting up meeting logistics, updating department procedure handbook, providing a point of contact for the office, and maintaining office equipment

Supported Peak Weather Resources on contract requirements, as well as a backup on Accounting Procedures in Quick Books

Assisted with the closeout of awards and contracts

Proofread (Terms and Conditions of Contracts, Correspondence.) Notification of basic contract requirements to Divisions/Programs throughout

Supported the Sponsored Agreements Manager on the GIGAPOP/Front Range project

Education

Various Continuing Education Courses and Professional Development Programs:

Masters Certificate in Government Contracting and Pricing through the George Washington University

Business Communication, Writing Class with Front Range

Developing Presentation Skills with Mountain States Employers Council

Various Microsoft classes such as Access, Power Point, Word and Excel

Medical Coding and Billing exam certificate through Career Step

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