•Develops complex revenue modeling and analytics to support payer and market strategic initiatives•Establishes Critical Access Hospital revenue optimization strategies and analytics•Conducts comprehensive payer/service mix analysis•Leads revenue modeling in support of annual operating plan and long range forecasting•Implements and maintains programs and tools for financial reporting

• Developed, built and maintained reimbursement modeling and contract management systems to perform complex financial analyses for senior executives and department leaders• Performed large, multi-hospital projects and financial analyses required for contract and regulatory compliance requirements including systems implementations• Independently and accurately, analyzed third party payment variances and determines root causes for discrepancies, using database tools• Provided contract support to ensure the accuracy of billing rates, resolve payer issues and support payer revenue recovery initiatives• Applied expert knowledge of 3rd party and government payer reimbursement, rules, regulations, coding, contract terms and conditions• Participated in continued education and training in EPIC, reporting and revenue systems and regulatory changes that affect payer terms and varied reimbursement methodologies

•Managed eight service lines system wide to ensure revenue optimization through the implementation of charge capture and charge reconciliation tools•Responsible for facilitating and maintaining strategic pricing methodologies for the health system•Prepared and finalized the annual hospital pricing proposal while assessing the bottom line impact on revenue and charge creep •Participated in regular reviews and analysis of OPPS APC and APG reimbursement updates and their impact on clinical service lines•Lead and reported on data for monthly Emergency Department leadership meetings regarding reimbursement metrics and collection rates •Consulted and collaborated with the Contracting team to leverage any potential billing opportunities for new or existing departments•Assisted in the design and development of effective charging documentation, processes, and tools with a focus on accurate and timely charge capture/charge reconciliation•Collaborated with medical, clinical and support staff regarding reimbursement issues related to but not limited to: coding, documentation, payer requirements and audit results•Researched and maintained quarterly CPT/HCPCS and charge capture requirements from CMS to ensure that all hospitals are compliant with regulatory guidelines•Analyzed billing opportunities for existing and future projects while determining potential reimbursement•Responsible for ad hoc report requests from leadership and assigned clinical departments•Expert in EPIC for reporting, billing and revenue systems in addition to facilitating three hospital ‘go-lives’ for their transition to EPIC

• Responsible for accurate receipt, posting and reconciliation of all electronic payment posting in EMR, ranging from 15 to 20 million dollars per week• Established initiative for receiving electronic payments and remittances system wide resulting in a 40%increase in electronic payments• Identified issues from data analysis and developed timely resolution strategies with department leaders• Researched outstanding receivables to secure payment to the health system in a timely manor

• Provided support and performed duties as directed by the Sales Manager• Maintained and reconciled weekly budget in accordance with occupancy reports • Prepared the Marketing Executive Summary detailing monthly marketing and sales activity • Tracked and recorded trends of new and former residents in conjunction with sales figures• Assisted Corporate Communications partner with new marketing materials • Responsible for allocating lead distribution in accordance with marketing database

• Provided support to Director of Treasury and Investments• Prepared reconciliations for petty cash and change fund accounts• Maintained records for K-1 and audited financial statements• Assisted practices with batch control sheets and deposit slip requests• Responsible for recording quarterly management fee invoices• Compiled wire transfer letters, W-9 forms and subscription documents for new investments• Ensured the privacy of confidential documents in accordance with company standards

Bachelor's-Business AdministrationPresident's List, Fall 2013