PAULA CARTER
Nationality: USA
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 850-***-**** ***********@*******.***
Professional Summary
Skilled in Risk Management with excellent day-to-day safety protocols, claims management in operations, including claims evaluation, adjudication and customer service in accordance with agreed quality and operations standards. Processes claims in a timely manner and complies with industry fair claims practices and applicable state regulations concerning the processing of claims. Prepares reports and sets goals, while being accountable for the results. Interacts with attorneys, claims professionals, which may include care coordination and intake nurses, claims examiners, benefit/customer service specialists, and administrative support personnel, including the regular and timely response evaluation of their performance. Maintains good, professional working relationship with superiors, peers, subordinates and other department managers and associates. Present statistical data in meeting and other venues.
Skills
Business Acumen Organization Skills Collaboration Skills Communication Proficiency
Critical Evaluation Decision Making Leadership & Navigation Relationship Management
HIPAA & FMLA Compliance Claims Management
Drug Free Workplace Ethical Practice Risk management processes and analysis Detail Oriented
Statistical Data Analysis
Interpersonal Skills Customer Service Advanced Technology Skills
Focus on multiple tasks Motivator Project management
Data management Implementing security measures Database development
Relational Database Management Systems administration
Compiling data Data audits
Work History
QHSE Director
Atalian Global Services
Oct 2019 - Apr 2020
Columbus, OH
Trained and certified employees in assessment procedures and safety behaviors
Directs, develops, and oversees the general health and safety policies and procedures of the organization
Directs, develops, and oversees the general health and safety policies and procedures of the organization
Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure
Develops a systemic process to collect data and analyze the causes of accidents and generate required reporting. Implements initiatives to reduce and prevent accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards
Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker's compensation claims
Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
Corporate Claims Manager/Business Partner
ATALIAN Global Services
Compliance to all federal, state, local standards and guidelines Apr 2013 - Apr 2020
Columbus, OH
Compliance with enterprise policies and procedures. Enforce and maintain B.E.S.T.™ program standards supporting all safety initiatives, policies and procedures
Manages day to day workflow of safety & risk management activity
Manages all company policies and procedures regarding Medcor and incident management with OSHA recordkeeping, updating policies and procedures in accordance with state workers' compensation and federal guidelines
Complete and participate pre-qualifications, contract review, safety database and client updates of safety statistical data. Must have attention to detail and sense of urgency Maintains compliance with state and federal guidelines for Drug Free Workplace
HIPAA Compliance and knowledge of FMLA guidelines
Monitors associates safety performance training needs and counseling Create and update action plans and measure effectiveness of existing plans
Serves as support to safety ambassador program. Delivers training as appropriate Content management for the B.E.S.T.™ program and direct updates for the site Researches, analyzes data and prepares quarterly reports on Safety trends
New safety project suggestions and metrics for current/future program goals for B.E.S.T.™ program
Support HR Program Manager incentive programs to support organizational excellence in safety, operations, performance
B.E.S.T.™ program compliance with Operations Management System
Support direction and activity of databases in association with approval of subcontractors, incident tracking, SDS, for internal/external clients
Participates in inter-department, inter-company, and client business activities Participates in company business activities
Provides advice and counsel to department heads, managers and staff on updating and interpreting programs
Represents the department with the team, related agencies and the public
Serves in the department as an acting HR/Safety Manager cross-functionally in another person's absence
Coordinate efforts between Workers Comp and FMLA with Senior HR Manager
Divisional Office Manager
United Northeast, LLC
Jan 1999 - Apr 2004
Columbus, OH
Prioritized daily distribution in incoming confidential information for facility manager Coordinated and engineered flow or work within department
Maintained internal division checkbook, assuring adequate supply of checks, and complete documentation on all checks disbursed
Responsible for maintaining OSHA logs
Responsible for reporting all incident and injuries keeping compliance with Bureau of Workers Compensation and OSHA
Analyzed data and prepares quarterly reports for senior management team Prepared and maintained weekly employee hours and time sheets Maintained strict confidentiality on all Human Resource issues and records Handled all new employee orientation and benefit orientations as needed
Served as initial contact for Division staff seeking to inquire or file complaints, grievances, etc Worked in collaboration with corporate office providing support as needed to bring about resolution on all projects
Provided back up and fill in for Systems/IT operator
Maintained Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable log daily Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing
Education
Bachelor of Science: Health Administration and Risk Management
University of Phoenix
Area of Study Health Care Systems
2015
Phoenix, Arizona
Associate of Arts: Information and Technology
University of Phoenix
2011
Phoenix, Arizona
Key Performance Indicators
Total Recordable Incident Rate EMR Employer Modifier Rate Number of Claims
Number/Type of Non-Work-related site incidents (for wellness education) Lag Time
Frequency & Severity
Lost Time/Medical/First Aid
D.A.R.T – Days, Away, Restricted, Transferred § Area of Injury Denied/Dismissed Claims
OSHA Recordable/Non-Recordable Cost of Claims
Settlements
Root Cause Analysis
Incidents by Branch/Location Incidents by Year
Compliance to incident reporting Compliance to BEST Property Damage