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Resume:
CHITHRA NIEZRECKI, MBA
Avon, Connecticut 06001
860-***-**** . *********@*****.***
PROFILE
Financial Professional - seeking the opportunity to
work as an Auditor.
Career Overview
Accomplished, competent and consummately professional financial leader who
has built a career on facing major challenges and delivering solutions and
results. More than twenty years of consistent excellence in visible,
increasingly responsible positions requiring financial knowledge and
diverse business skills. Most recent six years in healthcare accounting.
Knowledgeable in the financial aspects of the State of Connecticut
healthcare system. Strong audit background - with consistent attention to
detail. Proven ability to capture revenue through audit and recovery of
overpayments. Early career includes success as Acting Manager of a bank
branch. Strong academic background. Loyal, hard-working, solution-
provider.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
Quickbooks. AS 400. Point Click Care (For Nursing Home Financials).
PC Print.
Relevant Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Outstanding knowledge of principles and practices of financial management
and healthcare reimbursement. Proven ability to analyze complex financial,
statistical and technical data. Extensive knowledge of healthcare billings
and collection procedures. Outstanding analytical, organizational,
communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills. Proven ability to
understand and apply relevant Federal and State laws.
EXPERIENCE
HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - Windsor, Connecticut 2010-Present
Integrated Clinical and Financial Hospital IT Solutions
Long-Term Care Auditor -Audit Medicaid payments made to nursing homes in
assigned geographic locations. Analyze provider records from multiple
accounting software programs. Identify client overpayments relating to
inaccurate payments, collections, and coordination of benefits. Work with
Nursing homes to resolve any issues relating to identified recoveries.
Schedule monthly reviews with Medicaid providers in lure of their audits.
Review and audit of state Medicaid accounts with credit balances to
determine if refunds are due. Maintain a high volume caseload,
consistently producing a high level of quality. Continually develop
procedures which improve quality and efficiency. Handle all correspondence
in a timely and professional manner. Respond promptly to provider
request/issues. Participate in meetings, as requested, with the facilities
to discuss reports and issues. Ensure compliance with applicable HIPAA
requirements regarding data confidentiality and security.
. Given assignments of progressively increasing complexity due to job
performance. Initially hired to work on Maine nursing homes. Re-
assigned to Connecticut project, to leverage understanding of Connecticut
healthcare financial system. Assigned again to Indiana
. Identified more than $1 million in overpayments - selected out of a pool
of qualified applicants.
APPLE HEALTHCARE - Avon, Connecticut 2007-2010
Nursing Homes Serving a Diversity of Patient/Client Profiles
Account Specialist - Corporate
Transitioned career into healthcare field. Performed month-end closing of
the accounts of 27 nursing homes and all HMO's. Managed, balanced and
closed month-end Medicare accounts.
. Assisted higher official in all the support of balancing cash.
. Performed in-depth investigation of accounts and collected data for
analysis.
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AVON BOARD OF EDUCATION - Avon, Connecticut 2003-2007
Public School System
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Performed substitute teaching for students K-6. Planned and presented
daily lesson plans. Supported special needs students. Helped computer
math programs.
SACHEM TRUST/WEBSTER TRUST - Guilford, Connecticut 1993-1998
Small Company Dedicated to Creating and Managing Trusts for Clients
Auditor/Comptroller
Applied GAAP in a timely preparation of internal and external regulatory
reports. Audited internal and external accounts. Compiled and tracked
customer checking and trust accounts. Submitted all required state,
federal and internal tax and banking forms. Handled budgeting and
inventory for the daily operations of the branch. Generated annual reports
and reconciliation of all checking accounts including all uninvested funds
in checking and trust accounts. Assisted in the maintenance and tracking
of all new accounts.
. Read, interpreted and ensured the effective administration of complex
legal and financial agreements.
. Strengthened advanced financial skills, including auditing.
FLEET BANK - New Haven, Connecticut 1992-1993
Regional Bank
Financial and Sales Analyst
Utilized Microsoft software for tracking and sales reports for assigned
Fleet branches in the Northeastern United States.
Analyzed and predicted Fleet's market standing in comparison to the overall
banking industry and sales outcomes for all the Fleet branches in Southern
Connecticut. Coordinated the sales training manuals and teaching manuals
for new employees. Analyzed financial needs for both mutual funds and
insurance. Identified sales leads to spur business growth. Responsible
for finding leads to achieving sales growth
. Utilized financial, analytical and technological skills to help Fleet
improve its strategic positioning, grow in sales, and strengthen
profitability.
SOCIETY FOR SAVINGS - Orange, Connecticut 1987-1992
Savings and Loan Bank
Assistant Manager
Demonstrated and developed strong financial, interpersonal and leadership
skills. Performed combined inside sales, customer service and management
functions in a bank branch. Analyzed client's needs, including investment
goals and risk tolerance to match them with the investment products
available. These products included consumer lending, home equity, loans and
financial planning. Developed new business and expanded existing accounts
with enhance products such as mutual funds and brokerage services. Handled
the budgeting and inventory for the daily operations of a branch.
Generated monthly and annual branch reports.
. Managed the branch for six months in the extended absence of the Branch
Manager. Directed the efforts of five Tellers.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN - West Haven, Connecticut
Master of Business Administration, 1989
THE COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND (City University of New York) - Staten Island,
New York
Bachelor of Science, Business (Finance and Accounting), 1987
Professional Development
Numerous courses, workshops, seminars, conferences. Extensive self-study.
Committed lifetime learner.
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