Visola Wurzer Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Massage therapist

New York, United States

New York, United States

• Implemented safe, effective and individualized Western and Eastern massage techniques
• Performed assessments including verbal, visual and palpation for history of injuries
• Performed trigger point, range of motion, stretching and other tests to upper and lower extremities
• Performed Swedish Massage including Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release techniques.

Remote

• Update invoice templates for seamless, error-free sending of roughly 300 per month to patients
• Credential newly hired doctors, about four per year, handling insurance contracts and rosters
• Negotiate fee schedules and contracts with various insurance companies based on industry standards and annual updates to Medicare fee schedules; boost per patient payments 20% on one contract
• Uphold industry compliant best business practices and standards including HIPAA compliance, G Suite maintenance, Virtru email security, and Crystal PM usage for EHR and billing
• Act as primary liaison for insurance companies, clearinghouse, and other third-party vendors
• Train four direct reports on business practices through remote sessions and annual trip to clinic location

Remote

• Play instrumental role in multi-million-dollar NIH grant proposals for Einstein, Mount Sinai, and various other medical institutions, earning excellent scores for three major pending NIH grants and full funding for one
• Organize and analyze funds, mentorships, and other data points for application supplements including current year direct costs; communicated with multiple doctors to confirm and clarify numbers and findings
• Serve as project manager for smaller applications, including a CCTN with a high score pending an additional information request from the NIH, the first time reaching this process stage for the organization

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Formulate, substantiate, and copy edit six medical articles through peer review process with a 48-hour turnaround time on each
• Draft reference materials such as manuals and guidelines to help employees in the medical field comprehend typical rules and regulations, often specializing in the coding process and insurance matters
• Revise resumes and medical school applications to strengthen content and language, resulting in a 75% applicant success rate with new positions and educational opportunities
• Perform a great deal of analysis to learn about who has been published where and what kinds of studies they executed, broadening knowledgebase to operate with more intelligence and precision

Remote

• Researched target markets for publications or topic-specific podcasts and confirmed suitability
• Carried out Publicity Assistant responsibilities, including researching updated contact information

Greater Seattle Area

• Abstracted and reviewed coding for various inpatient and outpatient Medicine Departments focusing primarily on hematology and oncology
• Revised new hire reference manual and additional how-to information clarifying CMS guidelines, complex situations such as medical necessity, and handling of denied claims from all payers
• Created:- E-mail templates to discuss patient chart notes with doctors and determine correct billing- References including E/M leveling charts, malignancy reference sheets, and common denials with reprocessing.

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Tracked, troubleshot, and implemented updates in process-based, ACA, state program changes and NextGen software
• Reviewed coding, revenue stream, and procedures and modified reference materials to enhance training and improvement strategies
• Examined behaviors of state Medicaid and replacement plans to understand payment activities and verify they followed regulatory guidelines

Greater Seattle Area

Performed general receptionist duties including bookkeeping, credentialing, and insurance follow up. Offered technical assistance and created tracking systems for both issues and prevention, leading to a 50% reduction in denials and necessary claim follow-up within two months. Maintained Medicare credentialing requirements and tracked marketing sources.

Greater Seattle Area

Handled computer sales and workshop training sessions.

Greater New York City Area

Created syllabus and course materials for Composition 110 and Freshman Inquiry Writing Seminar (FIQWS). Led courses for New Student Seminars, Freshmen Orientations, and World Humanities for an average of 24 students per course per semester. Graded all assignments, critiqued essays, and guided students in personal development.

Associate Of Occupational Studies, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: Senior Editor for Fiction Magazine (2007-2011) | Poetry Outreach Mentor (2008-2009)Concentrated in short story.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Humanities/Humanistic Studies