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Dana Thompson

Riverside

Summary

Results-driven Healthcare Accounts Receivable Specialist with 25+ years' experience in revenue cycle management, financial operations and accounts payable. After taking early retirement in the U.S., pursued an international consulting opportunity in Ajah, Nigeria, where I optimized AR processes, improved collections, and ensured compliance with local healthcare financial policies. Adept at identifying inefficiencies, streamlining billing procedures, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance revenue performance. Passionate about leveraging global insights to drive financial success in healthcare organizations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Healthcare AR International Consultant

Vantage Medical Group
Ajah
04.2024 - Current
  • Provided expertise in revenue cycle management, optimizing accounts receivable processes for healthcare providers.
  • Trained and mentored international teams, ensuring consistency in global financial operations.
  • Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and financial policies in Nigeria.

Selected Accomplishments

  • Successfully optimized accounts receivable processes for Vantage Medical Group in Ajah, Nigeria, reducing outstanding claims by 30% within six months.

RCM AR Specialist/Accounts Payable

Allscripts LLC/Veradigm
Murrieta
01.2019 - 02.2024
  • Manages the accurate and timely processing of health insurance claims in accordance with production standards and achieves 100+% accuracy and compliance on average.
  • Process numerous projects manually to resolve irregular and/or on-going denial issues and to help lower DSO.
  • Lead team to process an average of $10 million in invoices per month. Implemented a new electronic invoicing system, reducing processing time by 30%.

Selected Accomplishments

  • Delivered on-site training to international teams, enhancing financial accuracy and customer dispute resolutions.
  • Spearheaded accounts reconciliation and credit approval processes, minimizing bad debt write- offs.
  • Reconciled complexed vendor accounts improving payment accuracy and vendor satisfaction by 25%.

Accounts Receivables/Accounts Payable Lead

Acadia Healthcare
Carlsbad
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Manage daily department operations in collaboration with Patient Admitting, and Financial Services. Resolve account discrepancies and monthly audits.
  • Complete account reconciliations and documentation. Execute negotiation and administration of Medicaid, Medi-Cal, and Managed Care contracts.
  • Processed invoices, expense reports, and check requests for a large rehabilitation center.

Selected Accomplishments:

  • Resolved 98% of aging receivable over 91+ days late.
  • Reduced bad debt write offs to less than 1% per year.

Senior Medical Billing Specialist

Genoptix
Carlsbad
10.2015 - 12.2016
  • Maximized reimbursements by efficiently managing delinquent accounts.
  • Created insurance appeals for out of network patients. Collaborated with patients to solve complaints.

Selected Accomplishments:

  • Executed 90% achievement rate for monthly collection goals.

Business Office/Accounts Payable Manager

Surgical Care Affiliates/Golden Triangle Surgicenter
Murrieta
11.2006 - 10.2015
  • Trained, managed, and monitored staff while supervising daily operations. Supported personnel during governmental agency audits.
  • Coordinated with out of area hospitals to transfer surgical patients. Scheduled meetings to maximize entity relationships and present reports.
  • Collaborated with Contract Manager and internal departments to resolve high priority issues. Executed quarterly and year-end audits.

Selected Accomplishments:

  • Initiated paperless program which reduced costs by 10% each year.
  • Raised employee retention rates by 15% over a 5-year period by implementing a tiered-interview system and organizing a minimum of 2 team outings per quarter.
  • Created a company culture initiative which raised employee satisfaction rates by 25%

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

University of Phoenix
Murrieta, CA
05-2020

Skills

Areas of Expertise:

  • Leadership, Coaching & Team Development
  • Business Office Operations & Process Improvement
  • Medical Billing & Collections
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Customer Account Reconciliation
  • Cash Flow Optimization
  • Vendor Relations & Payments
  • Compliance & Regulatory Adherence (HIPAA & GAAP)
  • Invoice Processing & Management
  • Purchase Order (PO) Matching
  • Expense Reporting & Auditing
  • Fraud Prevention & Risk Management

Affiliations

Community involvement and volunteering Personal Growth and Well-Being

  • Financial Literacy Coaching – I volunteered to teach financial literacy to small businesses or underserved communities
  • Charity and nonprofit work – assisted nonprofit organizations with financial planning or fundraising efforts
  • Local business support – provided pro bono consulting for small businesses on managing cash flow and credit
  • Travel and Cultural Experiences – Traveled internationally for work and personal growth, gaining cross-cultural insights
  • Fitness and wellness – engaging in activities like running and hiking for a healthy work-life balance
  • Creative hobbies—pursued hobbies such as photography, painting, and music to foster creativity and relaxation

Technology & Software Proficiency

ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, NetSuite)

Microsoft Excel 365, Power BI

Financial Modeling & Data Analysis Tools

Timeline

Healthcare AR International Consultant

Vantage Medical Group
04.2024 - Current

RCM AR Specialist/Accounts Payable

Allscripts LLC/Veradigm
01.2019 - 02.2024

Accounts Receivables/Accounts Payable Lead

Acadia Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2019

Senior Medical Billing Specialist

Genoptix
10.2015 - 12.2016

Business Office/Accounts Payable Manager

Surgical Care Affiliates/Golden Triangle Surgicenter
11.2006 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

University of Phoenix
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