Management Medical
Resume:
Scranton, PA *****
Cell Phone 570-***-****
Email ********@*****.***
Brian Beppler
Objective
To obtain a position of responsibility within management that will allow me to demonstrate my skills and abilities leading toward further career enhancement and professional growth.
Experience
2015-2016 Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospitals
Scranton, PA and Wilkes-Barre, PA
Chief Financial Officer
Directly report to the CEO of the Long Term Acute Care Hospitals. Responsible for preparation, review and reporting of financial information in conjunction with the Corporate CFO, Controller and Accounting Department. Coordinate all billing and third-party reimbursement functions with the Corporate Director of Reimbursement and Billing Office. Part of the Hospitals Senior Leadership Team and directly involved in managing patient census, expense control, physical plant, and overall management and operation of the two facilities. Direct responsibility for the Case Management Department, Materials Management Department, Medical Records Department, Therapy Department, and Pharmacy.
2011-2014 Kindred Hospital Wyoming Valley
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Controller
Directly report to the Hospital CEO and the District CFO.
Responsible for all financial duties of the 36 bed Long Term Acute Care Hospital that are provided to the District and Corporate offices including monthly Profit and Loss projections, month end financial reports, monthly balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of the annual budget. Direct responsibility over Payroll and Materials Management staff. Part of the Hospital Senior Leadership Team that participates in District and Corporate meetings and responsible for providing all hospital financial information. Additional duties consist of assisting the District Managed Care Director in third party contract negotiations and issues, work closely with Marketing and Case Management regarding admissions, insurance and reimbursement.
2010-2011 Moses Taylor Health Care System Scranton, PA
Human Resources Financial Analyst
Responsible for Worker’s Compensation review and evaluation project and review of employee health insurance bills. Assist the Vice President and Director in with financial aspects of the Human Resources Department. Prepared monthly revenue and volume reports for the health system’s Physicians.
2006–2010
Controller
Responsibilities include supervision of Revenue Cycle Departments, Accounting, Payroll, and Accounts Payables. Prepare Financial Statements, Operating Budget, and Capital Budget for Mid-Valley Hospital, which is a Medicare Critical Access Hospital in the System. Also involved in preparation of Moses Taylor Hospital Financial Statements, Operating Budget, and Capital Budget. Coordinate contract negotiations with third party payers including Blue Cross and Geisinger Health Plan.
Established System Revenue Cycle Committee and to insure proper charge capture, billing and collection procedures.
Coordinated Revenue Cycle Process Improvement project with outside consultants.
Coordinated efforts with outside consultant to increase reimbursement through Charge Master Review and re-billing project.
Increased System reimbursement with appropriate cost allocations to Critical Access Hospital.
Served on committee to move from a manual payroll process to automated Time and Attendance.
2002-2006
Contract Specialist
Directly involved with Senior Management in third party contract negotiations. Responsible for monitoring third party payment accuracy using contract management software. Prepared departmental profit and loss statements for various hospital departments. Involved in revenue cycle process including billing, registration and collections.
Evaluated and Purchased Contract Management Software.
Coordinated patient data and payer contract information for the sale of the Hospitals Renal Dialysis Units.
Established the Hospital APC Committee to perform monthly billing audits for Medicare compliance.
2000-2002 Marian Community Hospital Carbondale, PA
Director of Budget and Reimbursement
Responsibilities included managing all aspects of third –party reimbursement including preparation and filing of Medicare, Medical Assistance, and Blue Cross Cost Reports. Prepared impact analysis of regulatory and contractual changes. Served on Contract Committee, Compliance Committee, and Medicare APC Committee. Managed the preparation of the annual Operating and Capital Budget and monthly budget review process.
Expanded Reimbursement function to include profit and loss analysis for new hospital and physician services.
Coordinated Medicare Disproportionate Share and Outlier Appeals.
Revised patient charge policy focusing on maximizing reimbursement and Medicare and Medical Assistance Compliance.
1992-2000
Controller
Responsibilities included managing the daily operations of the Finance Department, which included General Ledger, Payroll and Accounts Payable. Prepared monthly Financial Statements for the Hospital, Outpatient Pharmacy, and Physician practices. Prepared the annual Operating and Capital Budgets and managed all aspects of third party reimbursement including preparation and filing of Medicare, Medical Assistance and Blue Cross Cost Reports. Monitored Managed Care payer utilization and costs for contract negotiations.
Evaluated and purchased computer software based Budget System and expanded the monthly departmental responsibility process.
Creation of the hospital-wide Benchmarking system for measuring employee staffing based on departmental key volume indicators.
Coordinated the Direct Deposit Payroll conversion.
Assisted in the establishment of the Capital Resource Committee and served as Chairman.
Coordinated Coding and Billing Compliance Reviews.
1982-1992 Moses Taylor Health Care System Scranton, PA
Reimbursement Specialist
Responsible for all aspects of third-party reimbursement for the Hospital,
Skilled Nursing Facility, and Renal Dialysis Unit, including Cost Report
Preparation and filing and coordinating third-party audits.
Initiated successful Medicare Skilled Nursing routine limit appeal to maximize payment rates.
Participated in capital cost classification project for the Medicare Prospective Payment System.
Testified before the Medicare Provider Reimbursement Review Board regarding the Hospital’s Renal Dialysis Composite Rate Payment Appeal.
1981-1982 Moses Taylor Health Care System Scranton, PA
Accountant
Responsibilities included preparation of Financial Statements, coordinating
patient charge and billing issues with the Accounting Department and the
Business Office and assisting independent auditors with the annual audit.
1980-1981 Gentex Corporation Simpson, PA
Accountant
Responsibilities included preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements, corporate insurance and retirement plan duties, general accounting and cash management functions.
1979-1980 Northeastern Bank of PA Scranton, PA
Branch Audit Supervisor
Responsibilities included planning and supervision of all branch bank audits included supervising audit staff, preparation of audit reports and monitoring of bank-wide teller performances.
1978-1979 Northeastern Bank of PA Scranton, PA
Senior Accountant
Responsibilities included preparation of internal financial statements and government regulatory reports, coordination of data for Annual Budget, assist in preparation of Annual Report, supervision of Accounting Department’s budget and financial reporting staff.
Education
Professional
1974–1977 University of Scranton Scranton, PA
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Graduated Cum Laude.
1974–1977 Dickinson College Carlisle, PA
Served on the Board of Directors of the Northeastern PA Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
Appointed by the National Chairman to serve on the National Matrix Committee of the HFMA.
Served the Northeastern PA Chapter of HFMA for two terms as President and for terms as President-Elect, Secretary, and Program Chairman.
Serve on the Board of Directors of the Prostate Cancer Awareness Alliance of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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