Revenue Cycle, Accounts Receivable
Resume:
LAURIE RASMUSSEN
West Chester, OH *****
*******@*****.***
Accomplished Accounting Professional with extensive experience in all aspects of Revenue Cycle. Consistently meet and exceed company expectations through team leadership and commitment to achieving maximum results.
SKILLS HIGHLIGHT
oExtensive background in Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial payers
oAnalytical ability to research and resolve complex accounts
oDevelopment of audit processes related to claims processing and reimbursement
oManagement skills which create positive team outcomes
oSoftware conversions, including developing tables and optimal matrix
oWork flow and accounting processes related to acquisitions and divestitures
oAbility to prioritize work flow to maximize efficiency in obtaining results
oExceptional verbal and written communication skills
oProficient in Point Click Care, Resident Trust Management System, NetSolutions, Answers on Demand, Microsoft Office, eSolutions, Ability
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Children’s Home of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 05/19 to 08/19
Consultant
Temporary position assisting the CFO with multiple projects
oDevelop cash reconciliation process to ensure deposits received are posted accurately in the AR software program
oComplete cash reconciliation utilizing the new process for previous four months
oDevelop month end reconciliation for General Ledger account receivable and clearing accounts
oDevelop reporting matrix to determine payment lag times
oAssist Account Receivable Specialist with business office job duties including client payer verifications and payment posting
CommuniCare Health Services, Cincinnati, OH 01/16 to 03/19
Director of Revenue Cycle
oManagement and oversight of ten Regional Directors of Finance who provide support and direction to Business Office Managers of 86 skilled nursing facilities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Indiana, including billing and collections of all payers.
oResponsible for the development of processes to successfully transition, through acquisition, 40 currently operating Skilled Nursing Facilities in a twelve-month period. In addition, to develop processes for the divestiture of eight Skilled Nursing Facilities in the same time frame.
oAct as liaison between Central Billing Offices and Facility Business Offices to ensure timely and accurate claim submissions and payment receipt. Also determine root cause for payment delays and develop and implement processes to correct.
oDevelop and implement policies and procedures pertinent to accounts receivable at the facility level, including admissions, billing, collections, payment posting, monthly claim audits, and month end close.
oDevelop and implement audit processes to ensure accurate claims processing and reimbursement, including compliance with regulations and contractual agreements.
oProvide continuous training and education to Regional Directors and Business Office Managers
oDevelop reporting matrix to identify trends in AR and establish performance goals
Ascension Health Senior Care, St. Louis, MO (formerly Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries) 08/13 to 01/16
Sr. Director, Revenue Cycle Management - 9/14 to 1/16
oProvide accounts receivable management to Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries communities and the addition of 14 Business Offices and Central Billing Offices, including billing and collections for all payers
oCollaborate with CFO to develop and implement centralized billing and accounts receivable processes for AHSC communities
oDevelop reporting matrix to identify trends in AR and patient revenue and potential improvements
oProvide expertise in billing software conversions to standardized AR software for all communities and work with IT to implement software
oProvide management oversight to AR Managers and community Business Office Managers
Director, Accounts Receivable - 8/13 to 9/14
oEstablished Central Billing Office for nine skilled nursing communities for third party billing
oInitiated accounts receivable resolution project for nine skilled nursing communities
oDeveloped standardized policies and procedures for skilled nursing facilities and Central Billing Office
oProvided oversight to Business Office Managers
oDetermined optimal resolution for current AR software and provided resources to reach optimal platform
Life Care Centers of America, Cleveland, TN 5/03 to 8/13
Regional Field Controller, Kansas City, MO - 9/10-8/13
oProvide oversight to Business Office Managers of ten Skilled Nursing Facilities in Kansas,
Nebraska and Missouri with total monthly revenue in excess of $7M
oTrain Business Office Mangers on accounts receivable processes, including Medicare and Medicaid billing, collections, and month-end close as well as accounts payable and payroll
oAssist with month end general ledger reconciliations at the facility and corporate levels
oAnalyze and interpret month end reports to assess and improve results
oAssist facilities in obtaining maximum reimbursement from Medicare and all payers
oPerform extensive business office audit for each facility annually
oProvide on-going education and support to office managers to ensure compliance with government regulations and company standards
oAwarded 2012 President’s Award for outstanding performance in Accounts Receivable and ability to provide assistance to other Regional Field Controllers
Business Office Manager-Life Care Center of Wichita, Wichita, KS -7/04 – 9/10
oMaintained position in top 5 of 45 facilities in collections
oBilled and collected in excess of $1M monthly from Medicare, Medicaid, insurance, and private payers
oCompleted month end process in a timely manner on a continuous basis
oManaged Resident Trust Accounts
Accounts Receivable Assistant-Life Care Center of Andover, Andover, KS - 5/03 – 7/04
oBilled and collected secondary insurance for Medicare residents
oBilled and collected Medicaid weekly
oReconciled bank statements & assisted with month end process
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting - University of South Florida, Tampa, FL August 1982
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