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LaShonda Anema

Upper Chichester,PA
LaShonda  Anema

Summary

Project Manager with over 8 years work experience using independent company standards and PMI standards. Possessing fully developed communication and organization skills, successfully initiated and managed projects for Compliance, Operation, Client Services, and Implementation.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Cotiviti
Blue Bell, PA

Project Manager, Yield Operations
07.2019 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Created project plans to fit stakeholder and customer needs and deliver with-in budget on desired outcomes, full accountability for project results
  • Defined project roles and responsibilities in close collaboration with Customer, including project scope and objectives to ensure cross-functional understanding amongst project members
  • Performed project tracking through clear and concise status reports and time management reports: proactively identify potential issues and track project member progress against commitments
  • Identified from recent projects to identify and recommend improvements, cost saving initiatives and substitutions to positively impact current and future project budget and schedule
  • Coordinated claim, reporting, and audit projects within expected scope of business
  • Interact with providers to resolve clinical issues, documentation, and billing errors.
  • Developed reports and deliverables for management and communicated with all levels of stakeholders.
  • Identified new audit areas by screening and analysis audit projects
  • Developed white papers to overview of new audit opportunities
  • Documented and validate billing discrepancies to providers and SLT
  • Evaluated complex data sets
  • Independently problem-solved and research data anomalies
  • Trained and guides other associates on data segmentation, payment integrity functional updates, and audits
  • Evaluate complex algorithms, review data sets, independently problem-solve and research data anomalies
  • Maintain day to day operation of over 42 accounts including Data mining, COB, Aetna RM/ AV, 340B Projects, Data Collections & Pharmacy audit.
  • Coordinates and manages client related internal meetings such as scheduling, facilitation, meeting agenda/material preparation, meeting minutes/action item tracking. (Humana)
  • Develop and maintain organizational Key performance Indicator to identify trends.
  • Developed and provides on-going business intelligence reporting to external and internal clients.
  • Developed set of reports needed to support decision-making that drives operational excellence, superior customer services, increased revenue and profitability by 45%.
  • Analyzes monthly results and draft monthly performance summary for client, providing insight and observations on drivers of trends and status of initiatives.
  • Responsible for recommending, developing and implementing policies and processes in support of collecting funds for client and maintaining strong provider relations.
  • Manages Audit Support work to achieve goals; and monitors and ensures all activities performed are consistent with established company and audit guidelines.
  • Collaborate and assign goals to global workforce team
  • Understand contract language and ability to negotiate
  • Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Established performance and service goals and held associates accountable for individual performance.
  • Performed duties and provided service in accordance with established operating procedures and company policies.
  • Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Maintained client files with sales contracts, records of client interactions, client notes, and other information.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Partnered with business leaders to deliver services that support company objectives and consistent with corporate values.
  • Interacted with clients on regular basis to quickly alleviate issues and provide project updates.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving and empowerment as part of facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Scheduled and attended meetings with clients and prospective clients as requested.
  • Developed new employees and on-going performance assessment of current employees.
  • Kept stakeholders up-to-date on details pertaining to client projects.
  • Collaborated with finance department on invoicing accuracy for applicable products, services, software and logistics.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Delegated tasks to existing support team members and used cloud-based tools to help solve complex business issues.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Mentored departmental team, boosting efficiency, success and morale among employees.
  • Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of proactive work environment.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.

Cotiviti
Blue Bell, PA

Senior Team Lead
11.2017 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Maintains combined set of reports to provide audit leaders with information needed to support decision-making that drives operational excellence, superior customer services, increased revenue and profitability.
  • Plans, schedules and coordinates work of department to achieve stated goals.
  • Implements and utilizes metrics to monitor and ensure all activities are performed consistently within established company and audit guidelines.
  • Maintains efficient workflow by holding direct reports accountable for quality and efficiency of their work.
  • Provides guidance and effectively coaches employees to achieve desired results and overall performance, encouraging discussions for realistic achievement plans for long-term growth.
  • Maintains consistency in applying company and departmental policy decisions by accurately and timely documenting employee files, including attendance, performance information, documented warnings, time off requests, coaching information, training information, etc.
  • Built application platform foundation to support migration from client-server product lines to enterprise architectures and services.
  • Monitored network performance and provided network performance statistical reports for both real-time and historical measurements.
  • Developed work-flow charts and diagrams to ensure production team compliance with client deadlines.
  • Cultivated productive and safe atmosphere while supervising team of 35 employees.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
  • Adjusted equipment to meet different productivity levels.
  • Directed and supervised team of 35 engaged in 1:1 and career development.
  • Designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects.
  • Developed monthly and daily production output plans to deliver on customer service and financial metrics.
  • Audited team performance and compliance with Operations auditing scope standards.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.

Cotiviti Healthcare
Blue Bell, PA

Senior Pharmacy Assistant
11.2016 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Supervise and motivate staff.
  • Monitor operating costs, budgets and resources.
  • Communicate with clients and evaluate their needs and specifications.
  • Create reports, analyze and interpret data.
  • Drive recruitment process and training & development.
  • Secure adherence to company's policies and guidelines.
  • Coach and training current and new employees.
  • Solve problems by identifying errors and overpayments for our healthcare clients.
  • Use your creativity to help generate new ideas for claim concepts and recovery opportunities.
  • Learn and use multiple computer software, systems and technology.
  • Achieve excellence by meeting and exceeding audit team goals and quality measures.
  • Serve clients by responding to questions or inquiries.
  • Processed Corrected claims, disputes and appeals.
  • Process and maintain prepayment and post payment invoices.
  • Perform variety of support and general administrative assignments in support of audit or auditors, including filing, data entry, and tracking/correspondence while following established standards and work processes.
  • Examined and indexed medical records to be audited by Complex Chart Validation team.
  • Assist manager in organizing, planning and implementing strategy.
  • Coordinate operations.
  • Ensure schedules and objectives are met in timer manner.
  • Answered customer phone calls to address questions and provide assistance with prescriptions.
  • Organized client information into correct profiles while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Tracked pharmacy inventory and reported medication numbers to lead pharmacists.
  • Requested updated prescriptions and medical information from physicians.

Cotiviti Healthcare
Blue Bell, PA

Audit Support
12.2015 - 11.2016

Job overview

Handles administrative tasks in an efficient and accurate manner.

  • Efficiently and professionally handles the daily administrative activities within the department, to assist auditor(s), collectors, managers, Business Optimization and others to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Perform a variety of support and general administrative assignments in support of the audit or auditors, including filing, data entry, and tracking/correspondence while following established standards and work processes.
  • Serves as a point of contact and facilitates responses to general inquiries and data requests from both internal and external customers.
  • As requested, or required, communicates directly with the client or providers following established processes and procedures.
  • This role is responsible for examining and indexing medical records to be audited by the Complex Chart Validation team.
  • Develops and provides on-going business intelligence reporting.
  • Produced ad hoc reports and documents for senior team members.
  • Developed a new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
  • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
  • Monitored employee and customer interactions to assess quality of service.
  • Prepared employee schedules for maximum coverage during key hours.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Developed and implemented procedures for responding to customer inquiries and resolving technical issues.
  • Analyzed customer service data to identify trends, identify solutions and improve customer experience.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Managed specialist team to provide technical assistance and customer service.
  • Monitored customer service metrics and provided feedback to team members, upholding quality standards.
  • Created and implemented maintenance plans for customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and reliability.
  • Collaborated with other teams to identify and resolve customer issues quickly and professionally.

MedRisk
King of Prussia, PA

Wokers Compensation Specialist
01.2013 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Prepared and updated job description records for all employees across company.
  • Collaborated with recruiters to help develop compensation packages and maintain fair employee pay levels.
  • Updated personnel handbooks and individual records to keep filed accurate and detailed.
  • Delivered targeted advise on issues such as applicable employment regulations, compensation strategies, and internal systems to help companies update antiquated or ineffective approaches.
  • Proactively obtain case related details and documents either directly from Providers or from within a Provider's database.
  • Properly transfer all case related data to MedRisk's database, organize related documents efficiently and provide well-written documentation to ensure consistent communication across departments.
  • Proactively communicate with referring adjusters and nurse case managers through succinct, professionally written email communications.
  • Research individual adjuster or nurse case manager issues within MedRisk and provide findings and resolution to the customer and appropriate Regional Sales Manager.
  • Research client specific workflows and become familiar with the client's unique needs and respond appropriately.
  • Build an approachable, professional relationship with both Providers and referring customers.
  • Maintained strong working knowledge of Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Act and other regulations.
  • Recommended successful approaches to help resolve complaints with salaries and classifications.

United Healthcare
Newtown Square, PA

Appeals Case Specialist II
11.2010 - 12.2013

Job overview

  • Confirmed consultative reports and diagnostic test results.
  • Determined appropriate examinations, tests and specialists required for each case.
  • Scheduled follow-up and rescheduled appointments for examinees.
  • Updated documents such as municipal codes and city charters.
  • Reviewed patient's medical chart to verify DRG
  • Serve as a liaison between the hospital and departments
  • Document hospital communication into database
  • Identify claims that are insufficient for claim processing as incomplete
  • Identify the difference between government/commercial payers for appeals (Medicare, Medicaid and Managed care)
  • Identify overpayment amount for client reimbursement
  • Research claim reimbursement amounts per client's request

United Healthcare
Newtown Square, PA

Case Coordinator II
01.2009 - 11.2010

Job overview

  • Coordinated multiple facets of process without sacrificing performance.
  • Administered patient follow-up, data collection, clinical monitoring and coordination with primary health care providers.
  • Documented each patients' activity in program-specific databases.
  • Maintained current knowledge of applicable procedures and compliance requirements to optimize effectiveness.
  • Importing patient's data electronically into the Executive Health Resources clinical database.
  • Accessing client clinical systems to obtain data to enter into the Executive Health Resources clinical database.
  • Ensuring accuracy and completeness of information entered into the Executive Health Resources clinical database.
  • Assisting with identification and correction of inaccurate and incomplete information.
  • Establishing and maintaining permanent electronic files.
  • Performing other related duties as required.
  • Answer telephones promptly and courteously between Registered Nurses and Physicians
  • Entering patient's demographics and clinical data into the Executive Health Resources clinical database.

American Red Cross Blood Services
Philadelphia, PA

Blood Donor Unit Assistant
01.2008 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Entered blood donors' information into the American Red Cross's database.
  • Set-up blood drives per request of different organizations, prospective blood donors, and provided information to implement blood drives to prospective organizations and blood donors.
  • Mail out appointment cards and directions from the American Red Cross to prospective blood donors.

Education

Strayer University
King Of Prussia, PA

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
05.2012

University Overview

Project Management Certification-In Progress

Skills

  • Q4M, Visio & Lotus Notes experienced
  • Cross functional Management
  • Risk & Data Analysis & Business Process Re-Engineering
  • Project Planning & Program Management

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Created strategies to develop business recommendations, increasing key performance metrics by 20%.
  • Successfully developed project plans improving projecting completion times by 15%.
  • Presented with the Presidents Circle Award for spurring more than 90% growth for 6 consecutive months.
  • Reduced department operating costs by 50% in 4 months.

Timeline

Project Manager, Yield Operations
Cotiviti
07.2019 - 12.2022
Senior Team Lead
Cotiviti
11.2017 - 07.2019
Senior Pharmacy Assistant
Cotiviti Healthcare
11.2016 - 11.2017
Audit Support
Cotiviti Healthcare
12.2015 - 11.2016
Wokers Compensation Specialist
MedRisk
01.2013 - 12.2015
Appeals Case Specialist II
United Healthcare
11.2010 - 12.2013
Case Coordinator II
United Healthcare
01.2009 - 11.2010
Blood Donor Unit Assistant
American Red Cross Blood Services
01.2008 - 01.2009
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
LaShonda Anema