Erica Purnell
The Bigger Picture
Laurel, MD
********@*****.*** - 443-***-****
A dedicated and focused results- oriented professional, who is accomplished in establishing and fostering
business relationships. Strengths in critical thinking and problem solving, as well as communication and time
management. Ability to multi- task and adjust priorities as necessary. Self- motivated and a strong team player,
with a high level of commitment and integrity.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Network Management/ Logistics
United Health Group - Elkridge, MD - November 2012 to Present
Assist in management of a regionally based team of nurse practitioners (roughly 1200) that complete in-
home (HouseCalls) health assessments across the country. Responsible for determining logical approaches to
maximizing personal, departmental, and company based assessment completion targets in Southern Florida.
(720K+ visits completed nationwide in 2013.)
• Represent UnitedHealthcare and the Housecalls Program in a professional and polished manner
• Manage a team of as many as 79 Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Review and analyze reports/ data to determine where NPs time is needed (Planning & Scheduling)
• Reinforce network policies, procedures, and expectations
• Track deficiencies in available hourly commitment of each NP
• Logically determine how to maximize time of NP in an effort to secure company productivity goals
• Monitor inconsistencies, visit cancellations, sick time away from work, and paid time off
• Investigate member complaints/ grievances
• Order supplies for NPs as necessary
• Notate incidents/ issues
Provider Relations Coordinator
Advantica, LLC - Ellicott City, MD - November 2011 to Present
Highlights
Collaborate and follow- up internally with operations teams to ensure completion of provider issues
• Provide timely and knowledgeable response to business inquiries
• Selected as Co-contributor to company’s quarterly newsletter “task force”
• Research billing/claims errors and related issues
• Use professional office skills; phone manner, data entry, oral communication, maintenance of files and
records, and composition of routine correspondence.
Credentialing Coordinator
Advantica, LLC - Ellicott City, MD - July 2009 to November 2011
Highlights
• Improved personal records processing time through implementation of efficient filing and data analyzing
process (from 30 to 50 files weekly)
Implemented records system for internal and external auditing purposes
• Assisted in department preparation for annual audits
• Utilized medical information databases (NPDB, EPLS, NPPES, etc.) to research Medicare fraud,• Submitted researched and edited reports to Credentialing Committee of executive level staff
• Communicate effectively with National State Boards of Optometry to verify medical credentials, licensing, etc.
Customer Service Representative
Advantica, LLC - Ellicott City, MD - July 2007 to July 2009
Highlights
• Maintained goal requirements in a high call volume, inbound customer service setting.
Assisted in investigation of claims issues/ errors.
• Verify benefit coverage and schedule appointments
• Use professional office skills; phone manner, data entry, oral communication, maintenance of files and
records, and composition of routine correspondence
EDUCATION
B.S. in Sociology (3.1 GPA)
Towson University
January 2007 to January 2009
Anne Arundel Community College
2004 to 2006
SKILLS
•Administrative Support•Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Office Skills:
• Office Management
• Group Facilitation
• Leadership Skills
• Strong Written/ Oral Communication skills
• Time Management
• Research & Quality Assurance
• Exemplary Customer Satisfaction skills
• Interviewing
• Records Management
Computer Skills: • MS Word • MS Excel • MS PowerPoint • MS Outlook • MS Access • Windows