Sam Crawford Email & Phone Number

Birmingham, Alabama

Coordinate regulatory change management process between DSTHS operations staff and client.Perform impact analysis of state and federal regulatory changes related to client business rules and system configuration requirements.Monitor and report system updates through complete implementation cycle.

Promote quality and preventive healthcare services for Viva Medicare members in accordance with STAR ratings and HEDIS measures.

Provided project management for planning, workflow analysis, implementation, and training of electronic medical record software in accordance with client requirements and industry standards. Educated and prepared clients for participation in incentive and quality of care programs including Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs, Meaningful Use Stages I and II, and Patient Centered Medical Home. Served as the primary resource/project leader for HIV/AIDS specialty clinics with focus on database configuration and direction of clinician workflow consistent with HRSA guidelines and Ryan White Reporting requirements.

Incorporated performance and quality measures into electronic medical record based on industry standards and guidelines including Meaningful Use, Physician Quality Reporting System, Patient Centered Medical Home, and HIV/AIDS Bureau Quality Performance indicators.Provided company-wide employee training related to clinical software functionality enhancements, and assisted with incorporating functionality into best practice workflows.

Directed and coordinated resources for all electronic medical record software implementation projects while successfully driving project goals. Created documentation of clinical implementation and training guides related to electronic medical record software functionality.

Responsible for research, review, and implementation of TherapySource knowledge base updates in accordance with LMRP and NCCI regulations.

Responsible for Amisys Benefit, Pricing, Medical Management subsystem configuration and testing. Also maintained ClaimCheck configurations and internal upgrades. Provided extensive claims research related to specific benefits and pricing contracts for efficient, expedited payment of claims.

Performed patient triage including documentation of patient medical and family history, vital signs, and current medications. Performed skin titration allergy testing and prepared immunotherapy. Also provided patient education for self-administration of allergy injections. Conducted audiologic testing including tympanometry and hearing evaluation.Assisted with in-office surgical procedures, LAUP, and video laryngoscopy.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Activities and Societies: Academic Achievement AwardGraduated with a 4.0 GPA in Nursing.

Certified Medical Assistant

Activities and Societies: Member of President's List