I seek a role where I can lead referral or operations, improve workflows and patient access, mentor staff, and work autonomously—remote-friendly preferred.
KJ M
@kjm
Experienced manager and referral specialist Coordinator driving operational efficiency and patient access. Remote only full time days EST.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven radiology and referral management professional with over 12 years of leadership and administrative experience in hospital and ambulatory care settings. I excel at streamlining workflows, implementing quality improvement initiatives, and optimizing team performance to enhance patient care.
In recent roles I led referral management and preauthorization teams, achieving high productivity and revenue impact through process improvements and effective use of tools like Evicore and EPIC. I partner closely with clinical teams to remove barriers to care and improve outcomes.
My background includes radiology department management, scheduling and payroll oversight, billing and coding operations, and hands-on technologist experience in high-acuity environments. I am proficient with EPIC, IDX, Centricity, ADP, and Microsoft Office.
I thrive in autonomous and remote roles, deliver strong customer service to patients and providers, and mentor staff to foster professional growth and operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Preauthorization Specialist
Advantage Care Physicians
Apr 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years 8 months)
Led preauthorization and referral management processes across multiple locations, achieving 99% productivity in Evicore workflows and reducing authorization delays to improve patient access and revenue capture.
Concierge Referral Coordinator
Advantage Care Physicians
Sep 2017 - Apr 2020 (2 years 7 months)
Coordinated external specialist referrals and managed EPIC referral queues daily, streamlining referral routing and liaison communication to reduce delays in outpatient care.
Associate Manager
ProHEALTH Urgent Care
Aug 2015 - Jun 2017 (1 year 10 months)
Managed billing, payroll, and medical coding across two sites, optimized staff scheduling using IDX/Centricity, and resolved complex workers' compensation claims to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
Radiology Manager
Beth Israel Medical Center
Dec 2008 - Aug 2015 (6 years 8 months)
Directed radiology department operations, policy implementation, staffing, scheduling, and education initiatives to improve compliance and patient care across hospital services.
Radiology Technologist
Muhlenberg Regional Medical
Dec 2002 - Jul 2008 (5 years 7 months)
Performed diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures in a 500-bed teaching hospital, supported Level I trauma cases, and managed technician staffing and coverage.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Middlesex County College
Associate in Science, Science Education
Completed an Associate in Science in Science Education and was a recipient of the Johnson & Johnson Educational Scholarship.
College of Staten Island
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts
Completed an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts at the College of Staten Island.
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