Michael Hernandez, Mba Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Northwest Indiana

Chicago, Il

Rush University Cancer Center

• Analyze day-to-day financial activities and adjudicate request based on budgetary impact of funding sources• Submit and monitor journal entries for the redistribution of expenses • Monitor financial funds and negotiate the reduction of rates with vendors• Review monthly statements of payroll distribution for accuracy • Create and maintain periodic reports summarizing budget utilization• Review and approve payroll on a bi-weekly basis • Oversee seven administrative staff members who provide administrative support for twenty-two faculty members and their clinical partners• Develop policies and procedures to meet operational needs• Ensure consistent compliance with Hospital policy • Direct facilities management including construction projects• Send Division wide communications for compliance of Hospital standards• Directed the implementation and manage the Rush Cancer Center Website• Led the implementation of the Division of Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy Electronic Newsletter

Rush University Cancer Center

• Managed eighteen staff members and oversaw the front desk, central scheduling and medical record areas• Delivered productivity improvement proposals and presentations to DHOC Leaders• Implemented and developed policies and procedures to meet operational needs• Created processes to develop and strengthen cross functional teamwork among key groups• Independently problem solved for a multitude of situations• Managed and addressed patient complaints and led a service recovery task force• Performed technical presentations of the EPIC Hyperspace software • Reviewed and approved payroll on a bi-weekly basis • Managed clinic space and maintained supply inventory• Ensured consistent compliance with Human Resource, Hospital and Division policies• Interpreted Explanation of Benefits (EOB’s) and researched for solutions to rejected or denied claims• Verified and pre-authorized insurance coverage prior to chemotherapy procedures• Managed and completed end-of-day batching procedures• Managed the maintenance of all written and electronic medical records within the facility

Rush University Cancer Center

• Ensured timely delivery of pre-authorizations for out-patient and in-patient chemotherapy treatment• Delivered error-free authorizations and complied with RUMG standards• Successfully led the transition of the reimbursement position from the pharmacy to the Division of Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy• Advised physicians and patients on the likelihood of reimbursement for non-FDA indicated treatment options based on historical data and the NCCN, ACCC guidelines• Assisted with the development and adherence of insurance authorizations and procedures• Educated patients on financial risk of undergoing out-patient chemotherapy and helped identify programs that could help pay for related expenses• Interpreted Explanation of Benefits (EOB’s) and researched for solutions to rejected or denied claims• Assisted with interviewing and led training of new employees• Generated substantial management satisfaction by continuously exceeding targets and objectives from direct managers• Selected to the “Accelerated Management Skill’s program” for recognizing expertise in cross-functional team work and timely project delivery

Rush University Cancer Center

• Led the clinic coordination of weekly visits to several satellite sites• Dramatically improved efficiency by proposing the reorganization of processes• Coordinated out-patient ancillary, chemotherapy and physician appointments and managed the outpatient schedule for 22 physicians• Verified and pre-authorized insurance coverage prior to office visits and surgical procedures• Managed and completed end-of-day batching procedures• Registered and verified insurance coverage prior to patient visits• Maintained and updated all patient medical records prior to patients visits• Managed and completed the end-of-day batching process. • Participated in peer interviewing and led the training for new employees• Managed office space and maintained supply inventory• Acknowledged for outstanding contributions in “Epic go-live” flagship computer software implementation