Anne (Annie) Bruce

Experience

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  Columbia Counseling & Consulting, LLC

  Mar 2007 - Nov 2011

  President / Sr. Vocational Rehabilitational Counselor

  Provided expert witness testimony for the Attorney General’s offices and private counsel. Marketed and developed state and self-insured contracts for worker compensation compliance. Developed partnerships with other agencies. Effectively managed a full caseload in compliance with Washington worker compensation legislation. Evaluated and researched job modifications in accordance to ADA laws. Negotiated return-to-work options for injured workers and their employers. Participated in both party mediation and conflict resolution for labor unions and management. Experience in benefits and compensation structures. Submitted monthly and quarterly tax reports and other financial reports in a timely fashion. Maintained payroll, recruited and conducted job interviews for counselor and intern positions. Ordered background checks and verification of work histories, provided safety and new hire training. Show less

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  Broadspire

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2013

  Sr. Vocational Rehabilitational Counselor

  As a liaison developed relationships with injured workers, employers, and healthcare community to facilitation return to work activities within the worker compensation industry. Developed, organized, and facilitated training programs to deliver information regarding new legislation, lean business practices, and return to work priorities to healthcare providers, employers, injured workers, vocational consultants, and third party administrators. Recruitment of employees and interns to manage worker compensation claims within the state of Oregon. Marketing and development of state and national contracts for worker compensation and medical compliance. Provide coaching and training for new hire counselors and interns in compliance with Oregon worker compensation legislation. Develop partnerships with other offices, departments and supervisors to effectively manage workload. Negotiate return-to-work options for injured workers and their employers. Evaluate and research job modifications in accordance to ADA laws. Show less

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  Columbia Counseling & Consulting, LLC

  Jun 2012 - Mar 2022

  Healthcare Support Worker/Patient Relations Counselor

  Assist clients with insurance needs, pre-authorizations/scheduling medical and occupational/physical therapy appointments. Care for convalescent, elderly, and terminally ill persons in clients’ homes. Prepare and serve meals following special prescribed diets. Assist clients into/out of bed, car, wheelchair, and to lavatory. Assist clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming. Accompany clients outside home to medical, dental, optical, and occupational/physical therapy appointments. Administer prescribed medications under the written direction of a physicians or as directed by home care nurses. Perform a variety of duties as requested, such as obtaining household supplies and running errands for the clients and families. Show less

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  VISTA CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2021

  Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

  Assist numerous VRCs in case management, complete on-site and telephonic job analyses, complete socio-economic intakes with injured workers, and develop resumes for workers.

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  Aging & Long Term Care of WA State DSHS ALTSA

  Mar 2022 - now

  Health Home Care Coordinator

  Provide support for both designated and high risk clients by offering an array of services to improve their health and wellbeing. Care coordination responsibilities include assessment, care planning, and monitoring of client status, and implementation and coordination of services. Provide support to clients for effective care transitions, improving self-management skills and enhanced client-provider communication.