Manager Health
Resume:
CRAIG J. BRICKL
McKinney, Texas 75070
Cell Phone: 214-***-****
E-mail: *********@*****.***
Qualifications
** ***** ********** ****** **** appraisals, fitness assessment, task operations and training
18 years of experience in health care education and customer service
15 years managerial experience
Manager of 145 active duty members
Proactive, manager, team leader and problem solver
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Software proficiency
Microsoft Outlook
Word
Excel
Access
Power Point
PopWorks Health Management
Proprietary database software
Employment
12/2011 – Present Centene Inc. / Exercise Physiologist
Working with an integrated team of healthcare specialists, primary role focusing on back pain, weight management and exercise. High degree of patient interaction and customer focused health care
Conduct Health Risk Assessments (HRA)
Evaluate, design, coordinate and integrate patient specific health management programs that contribute to the reduction of health care cost and increase overall productivity and profitability
Collaborate with patients, providers and payers influencing patient and physician behaviors for optimal results
Partner with registered nurses, dieticians, pharmacists and health benefit managers to advise clients on lifestyle changes and disease management
Provide health management in key areas of insurance carriers, employers and providers to assist in managing increased health care cost
Develop and implement programs to achieve strong savings and return on investment (ROI) by employers and health care underwriters
Manage 500 patient case load in terms of:
Analyzing over 5,000 data points
Evaluate claims, utilization, lab, pharmacy, and eligibility data from participating health plans
Stratify patients according to predictive models
Import bio-metric data and document evidence-based assessments
01/2008 – 08/10 Healthways, Inc. / Lifestyle Management Specialist
High degree of patient interaction and customer focused health care
Conduct Health Risk Assessments (HRA)
Evaluate, design, coordinate and integrate patient specific health management programs that contribute to the reduction of health care cost and increase overall productivity and profitability
Collaborate with patients, providers and payers influencing patient and physician behaviors for optimal results
Partner with registered nurses, dieticians, pharmacists and health benefit managers to advise clients on lifestyle changes and disease management
Provide health management in key areas of insurance carriers, employers and providers to assist in managing increased health care cost
Develop and implement programs to achieve strong savings and return on investment (ROI) by employers and health care underwriters
Manage 500 patient case load in terms of:
Analyzing over 5,000 data points
Evaluate claims, utilization, lab, pharmacy, and eligibility data from participating health plans
Stratify patients according to predictive models
Import bio-metric data and document evidence-based assessments
02/2005 - 12/2008 U.S. Air Force/Exercise Physiologist/Installation Fitness Program Manager
Conducted Health Risk Assessments (HRA’s) and developed effective cardiovascular and strength training programs
Conducted training in the appropriate screening of members (PAR-Q) and basic exercise physiology concepts
Performed fitness assessments and assisted members with cardiovascular and strength training programs
Extensive use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point to develop and facilitate presentations, educational programs and reports
Provided education and counseled members at Worksite Wellness events
02/2003 - 01/2004 Halliburton/Kellogg, Brown & Root/Morale, Welfare, Recreation Specialist
Supported U.S. Army troops in Iraq (Camp Warhorse)
Managed Fitness Facility
Coordinated special events
01/2002 - 01/2003 Physiometrics, Inc./Digital Video/Functional Capacity Evaluation Clinician
Performed digital video functional capacity evaluations (DV-FCE)
Coordinated health insurance cost containment efforts
Assessed Florida employees on disability and/or workman’s compensation
07/1996 - 12/2001 U.S. Air Force/Exercise Physiologist/Installation Fitness Program Manager
Employed by Aerospace Medicine Flight/Health and Wellness Center
Managed all aspects of the Air Force Fitness Program
Conducted fitness assessments; determined baseline levels of aerobic capacity (VO2), muscular strength/endurance, flexibility, body composition, and agility
Conducted training for Unit Fitness Program Managers, Fitness Assessment Monitors and provided ergometry fitness assessment metrics to wing and unit commanders
Education
1995 Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology, Northeast Louisiana University
(University of Louisiana)
1990 Bachelors Degree in Physical Education, University of Wisconsin
Internships
2003 Hammons Heart Institute, Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
1995 Arizona Heart Institute, Cardiac Rehabilitation
Certification
2010 Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Certified through National Commission for
Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC)
2010 American Heart Association BLS/CPR Certification
2004 Physical Therapy/Functional Capacity Evaluation Clinician Certification
2003 National Wellness Institute Certification
2002 American Association of Lifestyle Counselors/Lifestyle Counselor Certification
1998 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) / Health-Fitness Instructor Certification
1997 U.S. Air Force Installation Fitness Program Manager Certification
1997 U.S. Air Force International Merchants Purchase Authority Card (IMPAC) Certification
1997 U.S. Air Force Behavioral Health (LEARN) Certification
1990 State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction License
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