Mary Ann Paschal,MA,CPC
Imperial Beach, CA. 91932
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Professional Summary
• Patient Financial Services Supervisor / Project Manager overseeing two departments charge entry and payments for a mid size Primary Care Group for 7.5 years which has more than tripled in revenue.
• Successfully tested and implemented a system conversions, and periodic upgrades to the Software Billing Application System. Two conversions Meditech/LSS and EPIC.
• Responsible for all coding inquires, hiring and training staff, evaluating, and auditing processes and procedures for the patient revenue cycle.
• Responsible for the demographic accuracy of the patient Medical Record.
• Highly motivated, task oriented, and enjoys the challenge of creating a team atmosphere to meet organizational goals.
• Achieve monthly AR goals.
Technical Skills
Systems experience: EPIC,Meditech,LSS, Medical Manager
• EPIC-Cadence/Prelude Certification Pending
• EPIC-Charge Capture Certification 02.2009
• Meditech/LSS implementation and upgrades
• Project Management for system conversions and upgrades
Education/Certifications:
• Project Management Certification Pending- UCSD
• Medical Billing & Coding Certification –Maric College- CPC
• Master of Art-New York University - Food & Nutrition
• Food & Nutrition Prerequisites –Montclair State College
• Bachelor of Art -William Paterson College - Teaching Certification
Professional Experience:
Rady Children’s Physician Mgmt. Services Supervisor /Project Manager
San Diego, CA Patient Financial Services
March 2002 – Sept 2009
• Epic Test, Build, Implement for PB Resolute,Prelude and Cadence for 19 Physician Locations and InPatient Revenue Cycle
• Meditech/LSS Project Manager successful implementation for 18 PCP Locations
• Project Manager for LSS system upgrades version 5.4,and 5.5
• Hire, supervise, train, coach, evaluate, schedule, data entry, charge entry, payment posting departments for 16 + employees
• Interface with the IT Department to identify and recommend improvements to the reporting processes, procedures and tools for the LSS/Meditech software application systems
• Maintain all LSS dictionary reporting tools for maximum and timely reimbursements
• Random auditing for patient account accuracy in LSS and revenue cycles
• Audit all Meditech MPI mergers
• Ensure quality assurance of patient demographic information
• Monitor department productivity, ensuring month end deadlines
• Coordinate and conduct LSS Billing System training for 200+ employees
• Code, investigate, audit medical records, Corporate Compliance committee member
• Responsible for departmental payroll tracking and reporting
• Developed billing and coding Policy and Procedure training for new employees
• Implemented effective operational procedures for batching charges
• Testing for implementation and upgrades to the LSS billing software system
• Maintain integrity of database
• Assist with and coordinate special events
• PFS Liaison for operations staff and physicians
Additional Information:
• Project Management Institute Member
• Commitment and Service Award-RCPMS 12-02
• Certificate of Recognition-Excellent Instructor-RCPMS-12-05
• Effective Management Training Certificate-RCPMS 12-04
• 90% Incentive Bonus-RCPMS-2006-07-08
• Studer Group Leadership Development Training-Current
• Meditech proficiency in several modules,ADM,SCH,MRN
• LSS expert in dictionary maintenance ,claims ,demo recall ,revenue cycle
• Corporate Compliance Committee Member
• Medical Record Integrity Committee Member
• Insurance Mnemonic Committee Member 3 years
• Holiday Committee Member-RCPMS 5 years
• Continuing Credits for Medical Coding
Prior employment history before 2002 was within the Hospitality / Restaurant & Dietician Industry. This information is available upon request.
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