Yolaunda McCrary
@yolaundamccrary
Healthcare professional specializing in revenue integrity and account management.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in revenue integrity, account management, medical billing, and insurance verification. My career spans over two decades, during which I have honed my skills in managing patient records, ensuring compliance, and reducing outstanding receivables through effective follow-up and data management. I take pride in my ability to audit and code patient encounters accurately, which has been crucial in maintaining revenue transparency for stakeholders.
Throughout my career, I have successfully collaborated with clinical teams to reinforce billing procedures and enhance operational efficiency. My role at Optim Health System involved managing claim edits to increase reimbursement and training staff in investigative techniques to improve patient account authorization. I am passionate about using my skills to support healthcare missions that aim to refine services and improve patient satisfaction.
My achievements include reducing outstanding receivables through improved client follow-up and automating invoice handling procedures to achieve faster payment processing. I am committed to fostering effective processes and enhancing collection rates by educating and training staff on negotiation techniques. I am eager to bring my expertise to a new role where I can continue to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Revenue Integrity Analyst REMOTE
Optim Health System
Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
As a Revenue Integrity Analyst, I manage patient records, ensuring compliance and reducing outstanding receivables. I audit and code patient encounters for accuracy and document accounts for stakeholder reporting. My role includes managing claim edits to enhance reimbursement and training staff in investigative techniques.
Patient Care Coordinator Temporary
Team Health
May 2022 - Sep 2022 (4 months)
In my role as a Patient Care Coordinator, I educated and counseled patients, managing call queues to determine healthcare needs and ensuring transparency in information access. I utilized Salesforce techniques to generate repeat visits.
Intensive Care Unit Secretary
Southern Regional Medical Center
Feb 2018 - Mar 2022 (4 years 1 month)
As an ICU Secretary, I directed and managed patient information and logistics, providing administrative support and communication with clinical teams to ensure efficient operations.
Provider Support Service Remote
Dec 2017 - Feb 2022 (4 years 2 months)
In my role, I collaborated with clinical teams to reinforce billing procedures and managed EMR and patient relations. I streamlined issue resolution by implementing a new follow-up system, enhancing operational efficiency.
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Trinity Mercy Health Corporate Office
Jul 2012 - Jan 2017 (4 years 6 months)
As an Accounts Receivable Analyst, I improved client follow-up processes, reduced outstanding receivables, and achieved faster payment processing by automating invoice handling. I also enhanced collection rates through staff training on negotiation techniques.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ashworth College
Certification, Business Administration
2023 - 2025
Completed training to become a Certified Revenue Cycle Representative, focusing on revenue cycle management and healthcare billing processes.
Ashworth College
Bachelor, Healthcare Administration
2018 - 2025
Pursuing a Bachelor in Healthcare Administration, focusing on the principles of healthcare management, policy, and administration to enhance operational efficiency in healthcare settings.
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