Dedicated and versatile healthcare professional with over a decade of service in various healthcare settings. Skilled in software technology, employee training, medical terminology, care transition management, customer service satisfaction, insurance prior authorization, targeted case management, intake coordination, and crisis intervention. Innate ability to relate to clients using effective, multifaceted communication, and creative, problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Clinical Administration
Optum - United Health Group
11.2022 - Current
Oversees performance of a team of 22 HouseCalls Care Connectors
Responsible for assisting the HouseCalls management in the day-to-day operations of the HouseCalls Clinical Support Team
Ensures adequate daily staffing coverage and monitors attendance activities of assigned direct reports
Participates in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring processes
Monitors departmental quality including adherence to scripting and non-clinical limitations to pre-visit assessments
Assists management with departmental policy development and documentation and ensures distribution, delivery, and implementation
Utilizes monthly dashboards in Power BI, quarterly reports, and other reports as needed to ensure end-user colleagues are executing the daily work mandates as required to serve internal and external service levels and metric targets
This includes holding 1:1 performance management sessions with direct reports twice per month
Direct day-to-day operations with pre-visit care connectors assigning and coaching individuals as needed, to ensure service level and quality standards are met
Encourages care connectors to participate in company ERGs, assigns relatable courses in Linked In Learning to promote professional development and growth.
Director of Social Services
The Reserve at Richardson
03.2021 - Current
Responsible for advocating for 50+ clients on a weekly basis, utilizing crisis intervention techniques and care transition management
Facilitated/scheduled 10 + family care plan meetings weekly
Coordinated discharge planning for 30 + patients monthly
Prearranged post discharge needs for patients/families with varying levels of case complexities
Oversaw grievance program with 100% customer service satisfaction rating
Responsible for ensuring resident psycho-social well-being through individualized counseling services
Advance Directive Planning
Adhered to all Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations/guidelines regarding healthcare facilities.
Senior Clinical Administrative Coordinator
United Health Group, Optum House Calls
05.2022 - 11.2022
Responds to 20+ DSNP member interactions per day, giving detailed, personalized, and professional service to ensure customer retention and satisfaction
Cultivates in-depth medical profiles for >15 members by applying various soft skills while documenting information into the electronic medical record system (eHouseCalls)
Precepts newly hired Care Navigators with instruction in operating eHouseCalls, Interaction Scripter, Interaction Connect, XL Care, GPS, SIP Soft Phone, and IEX Workforce Management
Instructs new hires on how to accurately and efficiently conduct Pre-Visit Assessments while exhibiting exceptional customer service
Educates trainees on navigating and problem-solving for technical glitches
Adheres to all UHG HIPPA Policy and Procedures
Collaborates with team members on best practices for members and providers.
Social Services Director
On Pointe Transitional Care
07.2019 - 03.2021
Responsible for advocating for 85 + clients weekly, utilizing crisis intervention techniques and care transition management
Facilitated/scheduled family care plan meetings for 20 + patients
Coordinated discharge planning and prearranged post discharge needs for patients/families with varying levels of case complexities
Trained 5 physicians to sign documents electronically in E Mar(Matrix)
Oversaw grievance program by ensuring 97% customer service satisfaction
Reduced previous year's Social Service's CMS violations to zero within first two months of hire date
Responsible for ensuring resident psycho-social well-being through individualized counseling services
Advance Directive Planning
Adhered to all Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations/guidelines regarding healthcare facilities.
Director of Social Services
Wesley Commons
10.2014 - 11.2019
Responsible for advocating for clients, utilizing crisis intervention techniques and care transition management
Reduced previous year's DHEC(Department of Health and Environmental control) code violations' by 88% within first 8 months of hire date by maintaining accurate documentation including admissions, quarterly, annual, level of care change, and discharge notes
Adhered to all Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations/guidelines regarding healthcare facilities
Conducted/facilitated monthly resident council meetings
Managed resident's petty cash accounts
Facilitated/scheduled family care plan meetings
Coordinated discharge planning
Served as Admissions Coordinator
Decreased employees and patient/family complaints by 50% within one year, after implementing creative strategies to resolve noted issues
Advance Directive Planning
Responsible for ensuring resident psycho-social well-being through individualized counseling services.
Social Worker
SELF REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
11.2012 - 10.2014
Responsible for ensuring safe discharge planning of long-term patients
Maintained open communication with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient needs
Directed educational seminars for staff to ensure adherence to all state and federal laws regarding Medicaid and Medicare
Determined patient eligibility status for medication assistance programs such as Welvista and Access Health
Prearranged post discharge needs for patients/families with varying levels of case complexities
Responsible for maintaining accurate patient information in Excel Spreadsheet
Ensured employee knowledge of community resources such as transportation, diagnoses-specific support groups, and medical prescription assistance.
Education
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Lander University
Greenwood, SC
06.2008
ASSOCIATES OF ART - PUBLIC SERVICES
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC
05.2005
Skills
Mental Health Experience
Case management
Public Speaking
Training and mentoring
Social Work
Meeting Facilitation
Crisis Intervention
Goal-Oriented
Staff Management
Microsoft Office
Project Management
Writing Skills
Research
Marketing
Documentation
Human Resources/Marketing
Employee Motivation
Staff Development
Timeline
Supervisor of Clinical Administration
Optum - United Health Group
11.2022 - Current
Senior Clinical Administrative Coordinator
United Health Group, Optum House Calls
05.2022 - 11.2022
Director of Social Services
The Reserve at Richardson
03.2021 - Current
Social Services Director
On Pointe Transitional Care
07.2019 - 03.2021
Director of Social Services
Wesley Commons
10.2014 - 11.2019
Social Worker
SELF REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
11.2012 - 10.2014
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Lander University
ASSOCIATES OF ART - PUBLIC SERVICES
Piedmont Technical College
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