PROFESSIONAL PROFILE for your position:
Kate Ahearn
Clarendon Hills, IL, 60514
Strengths of interest for your company:
Aspired Living of Westmont-Receptionist for Memory Care and Assisted Living-(8/2017- Current) 40 Hrs Memory Care Training
Healthcare background in credentialing includes administrative & credentialing verifications
Recruiting experience (2 years) for administrative positions
AAC COACH DESIGNATION with specialty in Senior Transitions Coaching (August 2017)
Quick Learner, Computer Experienced, Great Responder in Emergencies, Project Leader & Always Loyal and Dedicated to making the organization THRIVE & GROW
Kathleen M. Ahearn,
31 58th Street - Clarendon Hills, Il 60514
ad45i4@r.postjobfree.com
My goal is to transition my healthcare experience to secure a position that matches my passion to work with people & contribute to the success of an organization. (Temporary Credentialing jobs from 3/16 to 2/17 include Newport Credentialing (3/16 to 6/16/) & Northwestern Medicine (11/16-4/2017) Completed Coaching Classes through august 2017.)
Competencies/ Certifications/Organization
*Long Term Care Administration Certificate
*AAC –Associate Career Coach
*Team Leader, Project Coordinator
*Recruiting Experience
Experience for this position includes:
Completed onboarding and credentialing of all new employees including 70 positions in 4 months for 4 start-up locations
Calculated and updated payer fee schedules
Orientation and training for all new employees including providers
Credentialed providers for Medicare, IHFS, BCBS, RR to ensure timely payouts
“Point-of-Contact” for associates, supervisors, physicians and vendors
Daily scheduling of nurses for 24/7 shifts for 120 nurses, CNA’s Ward Clerks for 6 units
Reduced Agency usage over $50K in 4 months working in tandem with Human Resources
Professional Experience
Aspired Living of Westmont-Receptionist (Memory Care & Assisted Living-8/2017-Current
- Responsible for the overall operation of the reception area, including answering incoming phone calls, greeting every visitor and/or guest to the community and general administrative duties as assigned.
-Ability to effectively multi-task and work with multi-line, multi-user phone system.
-Assist Lifestyle Specialist with marketing-related needs, from assembling brochures and mailings to data entry and ordering marketing
-40 Hours of Memory Care Training to Assist in the Memory Care Resident Care
Dupage Medical Group-Credentialing Specialist-8/2015-3/2016
-Responsible for the IMPACT Revalidations for the IFHS (Launched Late 2015)
-Credentialing for providers for Surgi-Centers and Hospitals
Emcare -Credentialing Specialist -12/2013-8/2015
-Credentialed Physicians & PA’s for Emergency Room Locum Tenens at 8 hospitals located in multiple states
VNA Healthcare Human Resource Credentialing and Employee Information Specialist-2012-2013
-Initiated set up and payroll for new employees into payroll system
-Credentialed providers for hospital membership & maintained CAQH database
Provena St Joseph Medical Center-Credentialing Specialist Alliance Health-2011-2012
-Launched initial & ongoing provider credentialing
-Maintained database for 350 providers
Westlake Hospital –Coordinator, Medical Staff Services-2010-2011
-Initial and Re-Credentialing of all providers
-Assisted with Morrissey Software conversion
-Instrumental in the conversion of a CVO based credentialing process to an internal credentialing system
-Consulted for the conversion from HFAP survey requirements to Joint Commission survey requirements
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush-Credentialing Specialist -2005-2010
-Credentialing for all providers for 5 locations and 4 hospitals
-Audited MCO websites for accuracy
-Accountable for provider dues, check requests and billing reconciliation
Kathleen Ahearn-(page 2)
Additional Experience
West Personnel-Permanent Placement Sales & Recruitment (2 Years): Business Sales Development, Candidate Interviews, Contract Agreements, Salary Negotiation and Placement of Candidates
Education/Computer Skills
AA- Psychology and English – College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn, IL
Long Term Care Administration Certification – College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn, IL
Intermediate skills in Outlook, Word and Excel. Experience with Symed, Meditech, Morrissey, Paylocity software.
AAC-Associate Senior Transitions Coach-Graduation- 6/2017
Intermediate Word, Excel, Outlook, Symed, Morrissey & Cactus Software
***AAC Associate Senior Transitions Coach Graduation August, 2017**