anne sims

Clinical experience in multiple medical practices and medical assisting instructor for two different proprietary schools. Primary care, radiology technician, surgical scrub.

* Executive level administration for twelve providers and three locations *  Develop and write policy and procedures *  Develop and implement IT strategy to utilize EMR program *  Develop and nurture better referral patterns *  Develop and implement job descriptions *  Explore building consolidation and report on ROI *  Decrease cost of clinical supplies by 22% *  Consolidate and expand DME profits *  Establish HIPAA, OIG and safety manual guidelines-implement monthly training * Strategic *  Report and research addition of new physician *  Add additional mid-level provider; research and report on adding additional mid-level *  Market practice in preparation of new healthcare system in area *  Explore and report on orthopedic opportunities in area

* Managed all aspects of the growing practice * Project management – Practice management and EMR (electronic medical record) system, Office expansion project, Physician recruitment * Introduced new revenues through expansion of in-office surgical procedures and equipment * Researched and managed the introduction of the in-office ASC project including structural requirements * Researched ASC certification through AAAASF and Ohio Health Department * Implemented strategic marketing plan for practice growth, including quarterly newsletters to primary care physicians and marketing to large business in the downtown area * Responsible for implementation of new female health and wellness programs * Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources * A/R and A/P * Significant cost savings through renegotiating business relationships

* Managed the daily practice of a well established urology practice. * Employee management * Payroll and accounts payable * Supervise the insurance filing and coding * Manage the physician’s schedule * Surgery scheduling including coordination of PAT and surgical clearance * Researched and recommended a new practice management system * Implement the chosen practice management system * Reduced the overhead and bid out services and goods to accomplish that goal * Reviewed coding and billing practices and made recommendations to comply with all mandated statutes * Researched and changed the employee benefit package to benefit both the employees and the practice by reducing practice overhead * Utilized my clinical experience by assisting in clinical duties on a regular basis

* Hospital System employed manager for high producing vascular surgeons *  Increase office efficiency, promote systemness *  Build effective highly productive team; coach and mentor talent *  Manage A/P through hospital system, Midas, Peoplesoft *  Develop and manage fiscal year budget; Allscript budget manager *  Committee member that manages the global symposium for cardiovascular line, in charge of financial management of symposium *  Work with central billing office clear problem claims *  Develop monthly financial reports for physicians *  Work with physicians and marketing department to increase profitability *  Recruit and onboard new physicians into the corporate healthcare system *  Implement changes to enhance compliance with corporate medicine structure

* Increase office efficiency and profit margin * Decrease expenses through business relationships and economy of scale * Support highly productive team through mentorship and coaching * Develop regular financial reporting for physicians * Facilitate change management to streamline processes * Manage Human Resources to ensure compliance * Market the practice through IT and other marketing venues * Monitor A/P and A/R