Jerimiah Sabir, MHA, MBA, DBA

**** ******** **. ******, ** 21144

Phone: 919-***-**** ● E-mail Address: adj35y@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, (B.S.) – Elizabeth City State University

Master of Healthcare Administration, (MHA) – Pfeiffer University

Master of Business Administration, (MBA) – Pfeiffer University

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – California InterContinental University

Doctor of Public Health, (DrPH) – Morgan State University (ABD-All But Dissertation)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

15 years of Healthcare and Business Administration experience

12 years of Executive Leadership, Administrative, Financial and Operations and Supply Chain Management experience.

10 years of Human Resource Management, Team Building, Managing, mentoring, developing, motivating, and leading a diverse workforce/staff.

10 years of experience with Regional Multi-site Operations, Profit & Loss responsibility, Business growth/development, Home Health and Hospice and Innovative/Strategic Planning.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2/2019 to Present - Life Course Development Center (LCDC) - Baltimore, MD

Director of Operations and Healthcare Consultation, Contractor for CMS

Conduct research and analyze best practices for the custom development of programs to address the multiple issues that are causing poor quality of health among communities with high rates of illness and morbidity associated with socioeconomic status. Utilize a practical and creative holistic approach to address issues that are contributing to or causing the negative life trajectories in the lives of vulnerable communities.

Key Results:

Developing and implementing finance and accounting policies, procedures, and systems.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Business and Healthcare Administration and conducting trainings and scientific/academic presentations via webinar, video conference or in-person to diverse audiences (State, Federal, private and non-profit organizations) to assist organizations with complicated decisions or for the preparedness for future threats and or opportunities.

Project Manager that develops and designs strategic plans for implementation to eliminate or reduce the impact of chronic diseases in the most vulnerable populations.

Responsible for reaching organizational goals through the supervision of the day-to-day operations at multiple sites and through community outreach.

Grant manager responsible for tracking multiple grant funded projects and monitor progress for meeting deadlines.

5/2015 to 2/2019 - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Baltimore, MD

Administrative & Technical Director

Collaborate with State agencies to review and consult on the design and implementation of reimbursable healthcare programs to improve the quality of their programs and the quality of life of their population.

Key Results:

Reviewed State Plan Amendments and provided technical assistance to a region of States on institutional and non-institutional reimbursement.

Develops, interprets, and applies specific laws, regulations, and policies that directly govern the financial operation and management of the Medicaid program and the related interactions with the States and Regional Offices.

Establishes policy for and represents the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) on all major issues concerning healthcare related taxes and provider-related donations and other State funding sources.

Prepares briefing materials to defend budget request to DHHS, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congress, monitors compliance with Medicaid budget neutrality and payment limits.

Coordinates with the Center for Program Integrity on the identification of program vulnerabilities and implementation of strategies to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse.

10/2011 to 5/2015 - Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) - Baltimore, MD

Deputy Director of Operations & Capital Planning

Accountable for the day-to-day administrative, operations and financial responsibility for 20 healthcare facilities, 415 buildings, 2,717 acres, 6,091,700 square feet of office/hospital space and 2,654 licensed beds, including the encumbering and expending of bond funds exceeding $10.5 million annually.

Key Results:

Evaluated hospital and outpatient facilities for optimum operational and financial performance.

Directed and provided Senior Leadership for State owned or operated healthcare facilities statewide.

Established operational objectives, strategic plans, and delegate implementation process and procedures to directors and any other internal/external individual contributors and launch investigations for adherence purposes.

Chaired planning committees and conducted presentations to pertinent populations. Gathered research data/results and took a holistic approach toward the creation of concepts for project acquisitions.

3/2009 to 8/2010 - Central Regional Hospital - Butner, NC

Director of Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement

Responsible for hospital day-to-day operations, to include the creation and implementation of organization policies and procedures, strategic plan, quality assurance, human resources, analyze P&L ratio and performed economic research studies in the areas of rates of return.

Key Results:

Closely monitored the P&L ratio and developed new financial and operational objectives for business growth. Recruited Budget Analysis team for oversight and management and kept high retention rate.

Lead Quality & Improvement team to gain the hospitals’ 2010 Joint Commission accreditation and formulated a focus group to ensure the continuous renewal of the CMS accreditation.

Increased revenue through effective utilization of hospital space, renegotiating contracts and operating an efficient Supply Chain Management department with use of adopted models and theories.

8/2006 to 3/2009 - Duke University Health System - Durham, NC

Director of Wellness Program & Benefits Call Center

Supervised Duke Wellness Program and Call Center of 150 employees which consisted of Social Workers, RN’s, Care Managers and IT staff (approximately 50% of staff was Unionized). I lead the department and Wellness program towards saving Duke University Health System over $15.5 million by offering the same type of insurance policy as their competitor (BlueCross-BlueShield) in-house at a lower cost.

Key Results:

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of multi-site Call Centers and the negotiation of Union Contracts while simultaneously ensuring that the organization’s goals are met.

Increased departments efficiency by processing claims of multiple payor sources (Medicare, Medicaid, self/private pay) within or sooner than the set regulatory times by policy and procedure standards.

7/2003 to 8/2006 - Kindred Healthcare - Durham, NC

Director of Admissions

Directed and supervised staff, managed revenue and gross margin to achieve monthly and annual business plan projections and forecasts. Coordinate the development and implementation of sales and marketing plans, chair marketing team meetings, monitor budgets and track results.

Key Results:

Created growth within the organization through planning, organizing, directing and controlling all Admissions Administration Operations activities to assure profitable growth.

Prepared and conducted training sessions on medical records maintenance, processing, retention, and release for department clinicians and support staff, managed care network providers, and vendors such as transcription and copying services.

6/1999 to 6/2003 - North Carolina Central University - Durham, NC

Project Manager, Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS)

Project Manager of the Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) program and responsible for all special events in relation to monitoring grant status of 10 research projects consisting of HIV/AIDS, Hypertension, and Cancer research and compiling large sets of financial data to create progress reports for submission to NIH.

Key Results:

Monitored all grant activity and renewals while directing and supervising staff in the development of all grant proposals and budget preparations.

Maintained and reconciled all receipts and record keeping ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines by providing adequate preparation for regular audits and prepared progress reports.

5/1995 to 6/1999 - Behavioral Health Family Services – Burlington, NC

Mental Health Case Manager

In my role I contributed to the assessment of the client, identification of client needs, development of a comprehensive plan of care, implementation of interventions, and the evaluation of the effectiveness.

Key Results:

Trained, supervised and directed staff along with the coordination and oversight of initial and ongoing assessment activities.

Document client progress toward meeting expected patient outcomes in a weekly progress note and ensured each client’s rights to confidentiality, dignity, and respect.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

3/2016 to Present - Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) – Baltimore, MD

Business Adjunct Faculty (Professor)

Expertise in business administration, operations management, healthcare administration and teaching undergraduate and graduate college level courses. Ability to provide clear answers and thorough explanations on advanced business and health administration topics. Excellent communication and rapport with university administration and students.

Courses Taught:

MBA-550-Leading in an Organization

MBA-635-Ethics Corporate Culture, and Social Responsibility

MBA-665-Government Impact on Business

PAD-631-Strategic Management in Public Service

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Academy of Management (AOM)

Academy of International Business (AIB)

American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)

American Public Health Association (APHA)

PRESENTATIONS & TRAININGS

4/2015 – State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH): Presentation: “Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Impact on Baltimore City”

8/2015-Present (Monthly Classes) – Durham County Library: Training: “For-Profit and Non-Profit Business Development”

8/2015-Present (Monthly Classes) – Durham County Library: Training: “Principles of Contract Management”

8/2015-Present (Monthly Classes) – Durham County Library: Training: “Grant Management”

8/2016 – Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): Training: “Medicaid Shared Savings Program”

6/2017 – Duke University Education Empowerment Seminar: Presentation: “Life Course Theory”

Dissertation: Development of an Integrated Intervention Model to Address Chronic Health Conditions in African Americans

Qualified to teach all courses related to: Business Administration and Healthcare Administration

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