Experience

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  Parkland hospital

  Mar 2008 - Jan 2011

  Internal auditor

  • Coordinated and conducted regulatory and operational audits of Parkland Hospital.• Conducted Privacy walkthroughs and quarterly Compliance audits.• Developed annual audit work plan and risk assessments.• Prepared clear and concise audit reports detailing the findings and recommendations for process improvement for the CEO and Board of Directors.

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  City of fort worth

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2014

  Senior internal auditor

  • Audited records and processes of assigned programs, business units, and functional areas to ensure transactions are recorded according to applicable laws, regulations, General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and internal policies. • Directed and supervise staff, perform evaluations, and review work papers to ensure accuracy of audit reports.• Assisted in the development of department budgets and forecasts

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  Fresenius medical care

  Oct 2014 - Apr 2016

  Senior internal controls analyst

  • Developed internal controls review programs; review and approve routine process reviews, recommend improvements, and identify deficiencies; draft and issue reports; monitor remediation based on business owner response to internal Controls recommendations.• Monitored and performed assignments on an annual cycle, review SOX narratives with business process owners as assigned, and update; accordingly, perform testing as required; monitor the development or remediation plans as needed; implement of new or changed internal controls.• Trained and assisted in the support of client groups and Internal Control staff related to controls environment, and financial documentation.• Supervised and trained Jr. Analysts to ensure deadlines were met, projects were being completed and delivered. Evaluated employees and approved time off. Show less

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  Texas health physicians group

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2023

  Under the direction of the Director of Compliance, responsible for assisting in the implementation and ongoing management of the THPG Compliance Program. Reviews and updates compliance policies and procedures, compliance training and programs; investigates and resolves compliance matters; responds to questions or concerns received internally; provides input and representation on key compliance initiatives, meetings, and committees; and participates in risk assessment processes. The Sr. Compliance Analyst stays abreast of industry and compliance trends and recommends and implements changes to internal processes as needed, and serves as the point of contact for internal departments. Show less • Oversee, lead, and administer the THPG Compliance and Privacy Programs in alignment with THR policies. Establish and chair THPG Compliance and Privacy Committees.• Report on a regular basis to the THR Chief Compliance Officer and the THPG Board on program effectiveness including progress and efforts to reduce vulnerability to fraud, waste, and abuse. • Develop and oversee THPG annual compliance/privacy work plan. Implement written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct. • Develop, coordinate, and oversee annual internal compliance review and monitoring work plan including processes and controls to provide compliance with legal requirements and THPG standards. Coordinate external audits such as recovery audit contractors for governmental agencies and/or commercial payer audits. Analyze data, implement benchmarking, and publish dashboards for key compliance and privacy risk areas.• Facilitate internal reporting processes including the THR Compliance Hotline and open lines of communication for reporting of questions or concerns by employees, contractors, patients, or others. Serve as an internal consultant to THPG management and key operations personnel regarding compliance and privacy questions. Serve as the key contact in responding to government investigations or queries such as Office of Civil Rights (Privacy), Office of Inspector General or other governmental agencies. Respond promptly to detected offenses, develop corrective action and report finding to THPG Board and Management. Make reports to governmental agencies when appropriate via established channels. • Develop and coordinate coding programs and coding strategy for THPG. Provide oversight of the coding audit team. Provide and/or implement physician documentation and coding education plans• Supervise and direct work activities of compliance department staff. Develop and manage annual THPG compliance department budgets. Show less

  • Sr. Compliance Analyst

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2023

  • Interim Compliance & Privacy Director

    Jul 2021 - May 2022
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  Carenow

  Jun 2023 - now

  Ethics & compliance officer