Medical practice manager
Resume:
Lori Simmons
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Professional Profile
. Recognized leader
. Strong quantitative and analytical skills
. Data driven decision maker
. Able to work at a fast pace under pressure to meet deadlines
. Excellent communications skills with talent and abilities for
expression in writing as well as orally with tact and diplomacy
. Highly skilled in practice management software as well as EMRs
including Centricity, Biomedix, Intergy, Greenway, and Webchart MD
Medical Office Management
. Responsible for forecasting, developing, monitoring, and evaluating
annual budgets for all program areas; develop and maintain systems which
assist in monitoring expenses, revenues, and program outputs/outcomes
based on budgets; provide ongoing variance analysis of activities and
develops improvement plans as deemed necessary.
. Responsible for company website development, design and content as well
as social media management.
. Responsible for the development and monitoring of ambulatory billing
systems, A/R, and appropriate ratios; established ongoing methods for
staff education in the areas of coding and billing practices; ensured the
maintenance of fee schedules.
. Responsible for developing and ensuring implementation of annual goals
for all program areas; direct the development and deployment of
strategies and tactics to achieve goals; direct development of
benchmarks; establishes and maintains reporting systems and formats for
tracking purposes.
. Established and managed, according to HR policies and procedures, systems
and methods for staff recruitment, retention, development, and
competencies; ensures continuous review of staffing roles,
responsibilities, and configuration. Provide direct supervision of staff
to include hiring, terminations, completion of performance evaluations,
mentoring, discipline, and personnel processing.
. Ensured the establishment of resources for facility maintenance and
housekeeping; established systems to monitor contract performance;
develop and maintain capital needs budget and plans.
. Responsible for ensuring that systems, practices, and resources are in
place, meeting appropriate Joint Commission and other regulatory
requirements. Coordinates QA, education, safety, and procedures within
regulatory guidelines.
. Responsible for ensuring effective and efficient coordination of program
areas; representing the practice and assist in developing collaborative
relationships and joint ventures with other community-based entities.
Provide leadership, direction, and administrative oversight for area of
responsibility.
. Partnered with medical providers to formulate standards/processes that
effectively and efficiently allocate resources.
. Implemented and maintained all operational procedures including front and
back office with a focus on outstanding patient care
. Managed payroll and benefits, including short term disability, long term
disability, retirement planning and profit sharing
. Led out in monthly meetings with each department, the physician team, as
well as a general office meetings
. Participated in local health fairs and events to market the practice
. Managed all aspects of the revenue cycle, from the first patient contact
through the billing and collection process.
. Managed all credentialing for physicians and ancillary staff
. Managed annual major purchases including radiographic machines, in-office
surgery components, computers, electronic medical records systems,
billing software, office furniture, medical supplies, and office supplies
. Developed patient-centric medical office and staff, implemented EMR/EHR
while meeting Meaningful Use parameters
Leadership
. Managed, mentored, and motivated team of 25 medical office staff
including nursing, surgical technicians, medical assistants, physical
therapists, receptionists, billing specialists, and worker's compensation
coordinators
. Conducted presentations to audiences of medical transcription
organizations, physicians, and medical office managers on medical records
management, coding procedures, and office trends
. Utilized participative and social leadership style to practice active
listening and thorough evaluation to select appropriate actions
Professional Experience
Carlos & Parnell, M.D., P.A.
Practice Administrator
June 2012-present
Dallas, TX
STATRANS
Medical Records Solutions
1996 - present
Grand Prairie, TX
Dale R. Allen, M.D.
Practice Manager
1984-1996
Arlington, TX
Education
University of Texas at Arlington
B.S. University Studies with emphases in Management/English/Psychology
Lori Simmons
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References
Glen Wilbert, M.D.
2300 Wake Forest Court
Arlington, TX 76012
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James Pollifrone, D.O.
800 Orthopedic Way
Arlington, TX 76015
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John Wagner, CAO
Arlington Orthopedic Associates
800 Orthopedic Way
Arlington, TX 76015
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